Chiefs Promote Marcus Harris to 53-Man Roster
The permanent promotion addresses interior-line needs after Harris used his three practice-squad elevations and injuries reduced Kansas City's available defensive tackles.
Overview
- The Chiefs signed defensive tackle Marcus Harris to the active 53-man roster on Thursday, November 12, to make him available for additional games.
- Harris stood out in preseason play for Kansas City and had been elevated from the practice squad three times this season, which forced the team to sign him to the roster for further game use.
- Kansas City re-signed Jack Pyburn to the practice squad after waiving him earlier in the week to clear room for the trade that brought in wide receiver Josh Downs.
- The move was driven by a shortfall at interior defensive line caused by Peter Woods' ongoing neck injury and the limited time left in Omarr Norman-Lott’s 21-day practice window.
- NFL practice-squad rules allow only three temporary elevations per player, so teams must sign a player to the 53-man roster for additional availability and that rule directly shaped the Chiefs’ decision this week.