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Sports · Football (NFL) · published 2026-08-31 · via NBC Sports

Kansas City trims roster, parts with backup quarterback and veteran defensive end

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The Chiefs finalized their 53-man roster by waiving quarterback Chris Oladokun and releasing defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah. Kansas City retains three quarterbacks on the initial roster, but Oladokun is not among them. The moves come as the team shapes its squad ahead of the regular season.

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The Chiefs made two notable roster adjustments as they finalized their 53-man squad. Quarterback Chris Oladokun was waived, while veteran defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah was released. Kansas City still carries three quarterbacks on its initial roster, but Oladokun is not among that group, indicating the team's confidence in its other signal-callers.

These moves represent the standard final roster cuts every NFL franchise must complete before the regular season. Teams are required to reduce from their expanded offseason roster down to 53 players, forcing difficult decisions on depth players and veterans. The Chiefs'

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