Kansas City Chiefs waive WR Jeff Caldwell due to knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs have waived rookie wide receiver Jeff Caldwell with an injury designation. Caldwell, who suffered a hyper-extended left knee, must clear waivers to revert to the injured reserve list. He played in the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams but did not record any statistics. To fill Caldwell's roster position, the Chiefs signed defensive end Niles King, who previously played at San Diego State. King had a standout senior season with 30 tackles and 6.5 sacks.
- •Chiefs waive Jeff Caldwell after injury designation.
- •Caldwell suffered a hyper-extended left knee last week.
- •He played nine snaps in the preseason opener.
- •Niles King signed to fill the roster spot.
- •King recorded 30 tackles and 6.5 sacks in college.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas City Chiefs waive promising WR with an injury designation
"The Kansas City Chiefs are waiving promising rookie wide receiver Jeff Caldwell with an injury designation | @EdEastonJr
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