Overview
- The Kansas City Chiefs activated defensive tackle Marcus Harris and fullback Ben VanSumeren from the practice squad by standard elevation, making both available for Monday night’s game against the Denver Broncos.
- Marcus Harris, a second-year interior lineman who cleared waivers after initially making the 53-man roster, was elevated as insurance in case Chris Jones’s calf issue limits his availability.
- Ben VanSumeren, a fourth-year player who converted from linebacker to fullback and spent the summer with the Buffalo Bills, provides the Chiefs with a true fullback option that the team has rarely used in recent seasons.
- Standard practice-squad elevations are temporary one-game moves that do not change the 53-man roster and are used to address immediate depth or tactical needs.
- The moves reflect roster churn after final cuts and could affect game plans if Jones is limited or if the Chiefs choose to use VanSumeren in short-yardage or lead-blocking packages.