Overview
- Kansas City placed right tackle Jawaan Taylor and linebacker Leo Chenal on injured reserve, ending both players’ seasons.
- To fill roster spots, the Chiefs signed offensive tackle Chukwuebuka Godrick and quarterback Chris Oladokun from the practice squad and elevated linebacker Cole Christiansen and tackle Matt Waletzko.
- The team waived running back Elijah Mitchell and added Dameon Pierce, who is set for his Chiefs debut against the Titans.
- Taylor had missed three games with a triceps/elbow injury as Jaylon Moore holds the right tackle job, with fellow starting lineman Josh Simmons already on IR.
- With the Chiefs 6–8 and eliminated and Mahomes on IR following ACL/LCL surgery, Gardner Minshew takes over as Kansas City evaluates younger contributors over the final games.