Kansas City Chiefs sign tight end Thomas Odukoya to practice squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 10:12 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs signed tight end Thomas Odukoya to their practice squad on September 6, 2026. The team utilized the International Player Pathway Program exemption to add the 6-foot-6 target, expanding their practice squad to 17 players. Odukoya previously played college football at Eastern Michigan and joined the NFL through the same league-wide pathway with the Tennessee Titans. This move provides the Chiefs with additional developmental depth in the tight end room behind starter Travis Kelce as the team looks to move past a 6-11 record from the 2025 season. Kelce, entering his 14th season, has emphasized a need for improved blocking and leadership within the roster. The front office continues to adjust team depth following the final preseason roster cuts.
- •Thomas Odukoya joined the practice squad via the International Player Pathway Program.
- •The addition expands the Chiefs' practice squad capacity to 17 players.
- •Odukoya stands 6-foot-6 and previously played at Eastern Michigan.
- •Travis Kelce is entering his 14th season with the team.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs fill a unique roster spot with a recent practice squad signing
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs’ Latest Roster Move to Support Travis Kelce’s TE Room Gives ‘New Opportunity’ to 6-Foot-6 International Talent
"The Kansas City Chiefs adjusted practice squad depth by signing international tight end Thomas Odukoya, utilizing the International Player Pathway Program exemption. The front office added the 6-foot-6 target to expand its roster allowance following final preseason cuts. The strategic addition bolsters coverage in the tight end room while veteran starter Travis Kelce prepares for […] The post Chiefs’ Latest Roster Move to Support Travis Kelce’s TE Room Gives ‘New Opportunity’ to 6-Foot-6 Interna
"Kansas City Chiefs fill a unique roster spot with the recent practice squad signing of tight end Thomas Odukoya | @EdEastonJr
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 1:00 PMChiefs fill a unique roster spot with a recent practice squad signing
Kansas City Chiefs fill a unique roster spot with the recent practice squad signing of tight end Thomas Odukoya | @EdEastonJr
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 10:12 PMChiefs’ Latest Roster Move to Support Travis Kelce’s TE Room Gives ‘New Opportunity’ to 6-Foot-6 International Talent
The Kansas City Chiefs adjusted practice squad depth by signing international tight end Thomas Odukoya, utilizing the International Player Pathway Program exemption. The front office added the 6-foot-6 target to expand its roster allowance following final preseason cuts. The strategic addition bolsters coverage in the tight end room while veteran starter Travis Kelce prepares for […] The post Chiefs’ Latest Roster Move to Support Travis Kelce’s TE Room Gives ‘New Opportunity’ to 6-Foot-6 Interna
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