Chiefs Release Veteran Cornerback Kader Kohou From Practice Squad
Two open practice‑squad spots result from the move, signaling reduced opportunity for Kohou as younger slot corners push up the depth chart.
Overview
- The Chiefs terminated Kader Kohou’s practice‑squad contract after their Week 8 loss to the Denver Broncos, with sources reporting the move on Monday.
- Kohou missed the 2025 season after a partially torn ACL in July 2025 and was publicly cleared to return to football activities on March 2, 2026.
- Kansas City signed Kohou to a one‑year deal in March 2026, released him from the 53‑man roster on Aug. 30 and re‑signed him to the practice squad the next day before Monday’s cut.
- Younger slot corners such as Jadon Canady and Christian Roland‑Wallace have earned increased snaps this season, a depth‑chart shift that reduced Kohou’s path to the active roster.
- The release opens two practice‑squad spots for the Chiefs and comes as the team copes with cornerback injuries and short‑term roster juggling, while Kohou is expected to draw interest from other teams.