Kansas City Chiefs Practice Squad Tracker: How Will KC Fill Out 2024 Roster?

Following the Kansas City Chiefs' cutdown decisions to reach the team's initial 53-man roster, it's time for KC to build up their practice squad for the 2024 season.

Aug 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Nikko Remigio (81) makes a catch against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third quarter during preseason at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports / Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

The Kansas City Chiefs' initial 53-man roster has been set ahead of the 2024 NFL season. Now, the Chiefs' front office turns its attention to the team's practice squad as the reigning back-to-back champions look to retain some training camp favorites while exploring the rest of the league's cutdown casualties for a chance to bolster their depth.

Kansas City Chiefs 2024 practice squad signings

Official signings announced by the Chiefs

The team officially announced 16 practice squad signings on Wednesday afternoon, made up entirely of players who they cut on Tuesday:

RB Emani Bailey
LB Swayze Bozeman
S Deon Bush
LB Cole Christiansen
TE Baylor Cupp
DT Matt Dickerson
DT Neil Farrell
RB Keaontay Ingram
DE Truman Jones
DT Fabien Lovett
OT Lucas Niang
WR Nikko Remigio
WR Justyn Ross
CB Keith Taylor
WR Montrell Washington

With Godrick as the team's International Player Pathway designee, this takes up 16 of KC's 17 practice squad spots. The team also announced that they have waived cornerback Nic Jones, who would be a likely candidate to return to the practice squad if he goes unclaimed. The team has not announced the practice squad signing of quarterback Bailey Zappe or 53-man roster signing of running back Samaje Perine. Perine's signing would come with a corresponding roster move, meaning another member of KC's 53 would need to be cut to make room for the veteran running back — most likely another player who the Chiefs would like to bring back on the practice squad. Ultimately, this means at least two members of KC's initial practice squad remain in danger of losing their spots.

Surprisingly, the practice squad does not include 2024 sixth-round pick cornerback Kamal Hadden or former rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit. Rees-Zammit has reportedly agreed to a practice squad deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Second-year running back Deneric Prince is also absent after competing for a roster spot during training camp and the preseason. Cornell Powell, a 2021 fifth-round pick, also appears to be done in Kansas City. According to Pro Football Reference, Powell played just three offensive snaps as a Chief and hasn't seen the field since December 2022. In the absence of an official deal with Zappe, the Chiefs have not re-signed quarterback Chris Oladokun, leaving them without a third-string quarterback until the Zappe signing is made official.

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QB Bailey Zappe

There's a new quarterback in Kansas City, as the team is reportedly signing former New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe to the practice squad, according to Jordan Schultz. After an up-and-down preseason from third-string quarterback Chris Oladokun and fourth-stringer Ian Book, head coach Andy Reid appears to have a new potential developmental quarterback.
For more on Zappe's addition, click here.

WR Justyn Ross

After what was surely a disappointing end to his offseason progress, wide receiver Justyn Ross was waived after KC acquired veteran receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster shortly before cuts were due. Now, Ross returns to KC's practice squad, according to Schultz.

WR Nikko Remigio

Wide receiver Nikko Remigio, a preseason fan-favorite and potential special teams weapon, is signing to the Chiefs' practice squad, according to Sam McDowell.

S Deon Bush

The Chiefs are bringing veteran safety Deon Bush back on their practice squad, according to Adam Schefter. Bush, 31, appeared in 16 games for KC in 2022 and six in 2023, in addition to all seven of the Chiefs' playoff games in those two years. Bush was also released and signed to the practice squad during last season's cutdowns before being elevated multiple times and getting an active-roster deal again in December.

LB Cole Christiansen

Linebacker Cole Christiansen, 27, is returning to the practice squad, according to Jesse Newell. He appeared in five games for the Chiefs last season and one game in 2022, playing only on special teams to this point in his career.

LB Swayze Bozeman

Rookie undrafted free agent linebacker Swayze Bozeman appears to be planning a return to the practice squad, according to Bozeman himself.

RB Emani Bailey

Former Louisiana and TCU halfback Emani Bailey is returning to Kansas City on a practice squad basis, according to Aaron Wilson. Bailey went undrafted earlier this year after rushing for 1,209 yards and eight touchdowns during his final collegiate campaign. He logged 10 carries for 29 yards during the preseason for the Chiefs.

TE Baylor Cupp

The Chiefs will retain tight end Baylor Cupp, according to Wilson.

What you need to know about NFL practice squads

The Chiefs can carry up to 17 players on their practice squad, with several key limitations.

Every team is given the opportunity to carry one designated player from the league's International Pathway Program. For the Chiefs, that player is Nigerian offensive tackle Chukwuebuka Godrick, who is entering his second year with the team. He would be the team's "17th" practice squad member. This exemption would not apply to Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit, who would need to occupy a regular practice squad spot.

In total, NFL practice squads can include up to six veterans (players with unlimited accrued seasons), up to four players with no more than two accrued seasons, and one IPP player. The remaining six spots are limited to rookies or players with fewer than nine games of regular-season experience.

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