Overview

• The move was reported Tuesday by NFL transactions reporter Aaron Wilson ahead of the 53-man roster deadline.
• Kansas City kept Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, free-agent addition Elijah Mitchell, and rookie Brashard Smith at running back.
• As a rookie in 2024, Steele logged 56 carries for 183 yards with three fumbles, plus seven receptions for 26 yards across offense and special teams duty.
• This preseason, Steele had eight carries for 31 yards and was stopped on a fourth-and-1 attempt, while Mitchell scored in the final exhibition.
• Steele now goes through waivers, and a practice-squad return remains possible but has not been announced.