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Chiefs Sign Michael Wiley To Training Camp As Hunt Suffers Quad Contusion

The signing fills a roster spot vacated when two defenders landed on injured reserve following the preseason opener, with Kareem Hunt’s quad contusion intensifying the Chiefs’ need for running back depth.

Overview

  • Michael Wiley, an undrafted 2024 prospect from Arizona known for 123 career catches and 28 total touchdowns, has been added to Kansas City’s 91-man training-camp roster.
  • Safeties Deon Bush and defensive end Janarius Robinson were placed on injured reserve after exiting the Week 1 preseason game, creating one of the roster openings.
  • Kareem Hunt was diagnosed with a quad contusion at the start of practice on August 13, prompting the team to shore up backfield depth.
  • Wiley’s limited NFL experience includes three preseason outings with Washington, where he recorded 17 carries for 67 yards and two touchdowns plus six receptions for 37 yards.
  • He will compete with Isiah Pacheco, Hunt (upon recovery), Elijah Mitchell, rookie Brashard Smith and camp standouts Carson Steele and Elijah Young for a reserve or practice-squad role.