On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs released a tight end who suffered an injury during practice at the start of training camp. With a roster spot open, the Chiefs signed a tight end who had played with the Chiefs previously.
The Chiefs have had a busy week with roster moves at pass-catching positions this week. As previously discussed on GH, they signed wide receiver Kyle Sheets on Wednesday:
According to Aaron Wilson with KPRC, the Chiefs signed undrafted rookie free agent Kyle Sheets. Sheets played college football for Slippery Rock. He signed with the New Orleans Saints this spring, but the Saints waived him in June.
Per Slippery Rock’s website, the six-foot-four, 220-pound receiver earned consensus All-American honors at the D-II level for the 2023 season. Sheets finished his career with 154 receptions and 29 receiving touchdowns. He appeared in 51 games for Slippery Rock.
The Kansas City Chiefs cut a tight end
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange (85) runs a drill around teammate tight end Gerrit Prince (86) during day two of the Jacksonville Jaguars three day rookie minicamp at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
According to Matt Derrick with Chiefs Digest, Gerrit Prince was seen in a walking boot during Friday’s practice. Per the NFL’s transaction wire, the Chiefs released him on Sunday.
Prince was not able to practice during the weekend. He spent the 2023 season on the Chiefs practice squad. He did not play in any regular or postseason games for the Chiefs. However, he is credited as a member of the Super Bowl-winning team. He signed a future/reserves contract following the season.
Izaiah Gathings signs with the Chiefs
Jun 13, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs Izaiah Gathings and guest pose for a photo on the red carpet at the Nelson-Akins Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Per the league’s transaction wire, the Chiefs brought back tight end Izaiah Gathings, who spent time on the Chiefs during the 2023 season. Per a release by the Pittsburgh Steelers, he signed a one-year deal with the Steelers in May. He was a standout in college at Middle Tennessee State:
Gathings played college football at Middle Tennessee State where he caught 60 passes for 559 yards and two touchdowns in 2022. In two seasons, he played in 24 games, finishing with 84 receptions for 861 yards and three touchdowns.
The Steelers released Gathings in early June. The New York Jets initially signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2023.
Related: Chiefs have five players dealing with injuries at training camp
Jan 21, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Joe Thuney (62) blocks for quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) against the Buffalo Bills in the 2024 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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