Kansas City Chiefs waive Chris Oladokun to finalize quarterback roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs trimmed their quarterback room by waiving Chris Oladokun ahead of the 2026 season. The move settles the depth chart behind Patrick Mahomes, who will now be supported by Justin Fields and rookie Garrett Nussmeier. Oladokun, who started two games for Kansas City late last year, had been competing for a backup spot throughout the preseason. He recorded 78 passing yards on 10 of 17 attempts before entering concussion protocol, a factor that hindered his ability to secure a roster position. Following his release, Oladokun reverted to injured reserve with an injury designation. The roster spot vacated by the move allows Nussmeier to move forward as the third-string option.
- •The Kansas City Chiefs waived quarterback Chris Oladokun after the conclusion of the preseason.
- •Patrick Mahomes, Justin Fields, and Garrett Nussmeier make up the team's active quarterback roster.
- •Chris Oladokun finished his preseason work with 78 yards on 10 of 17 passing.
- •The team moved Oladokun to injured reserve following his release.
- •Garrett Nussmeier claimed the third-string spot after preseason performances against the Rams and Seattle.
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"The Kansas City Chiefs spent the offseason stacking their quarterback room behind Patrick Mahomes, trading for Justin Fields, drafting Garrett Nussmeier in the seventh round and keeping veteran Chris Oladokun on the depth chart after he started two games last year during Mahomes’ injury. With four quarterbacks competing for backup spots heading into cutdown weekend, […] The post Patrick Mahomes’ Quarterback Room Just Got a Lot Less Crowded After Chiefs’ Decisive Cut appeared first on Gridiron He
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