Kansas City Chiefs update roster ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs provided an update on their roster as of August 16, 2026. The team currently has 90 players on the roster, with a salary cap space of $4.2 million. Recent transactions include the signing of defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah and the waiver of cornerback Bryce Phillips. The Chiefs have made various roster adjustments, including placing players on Reserve/Injured and Active/Physically-Unable-to-Perform lists. The roster composition includes 15 offensive linemen, 13 wide receivers, and 17 defensive linemen among other position groups.
- •Current roster stands at 90 players
- •Salary cap space is $4.2 million
- •Recently signed defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah
- •Waived cornerback Bryce Phillips
- •Roster changes include players on Reserve/Injured and Active/Physically-Unable-to-Perform lists
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas City Chiefs roster
"The up-to-date team roster, including contract and salary cap information.
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