Chiefs Promote Dameon Pierce, Waive Elijah Mitchell in Late-Season Backfield Shuffle

Overview

• Kansas City announced on December 20 that it signed Dameon Pierce to the 53-man roster from the practice squad and waived Elijah Mitchell.
• Mitchell joined on a one-year deal in the offseason but appeared in only one game without a carry before his release.
• Pierce arrived on the practice squad in late November after his Texans release and could also be used as a returner.
• The Chiefs are out of playoff contention and, with Patrick Mahomes out for the season with a torn ACL, are using the final three games to evaluate personnel, including a possible look at backup Gardner Minshew according to reports.
• Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco remain atop the running back depth chart, and the team also placed tackle Jawaan Taylor on injured reserve and signed quarterback Chris Oladokun to the active roster.