Chiefs Updated Roster Ahead of Week 1
53-Man Roster Announcement
The Kansas City Chiefs have officially announced their 53-man roster and 16-man practice squad ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The roster features a mix of veteran leadership and promising young talent, with several key additions and subtractions from last season's Super Bowl-winning squad.
Key Additions
Among the most notable additions to the roster is wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster, who joins the Chiefs after a productive stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Smith-Schuster brings a versatile skillset to the offense, with a knack for making big plays and creating mismatches for opposing defenses.
The Chiefs also bolstered their defense with the acquisition of cornerback Rashad Fenton, who was traded from the Atlanta Falcons. Fenton is a physical and athletic corner with experience playing both man and zone coverage.
Notable Departures
The Chiefs bid farewell to several key players during the offseason, including wide receiver Tyreek Hill and safety Tyrann Mathieu. Hill was traded to the Miami Dolphins in a blockbuster deal that netted the Chiefs multiple draft picks, while Mathieu signed with the New Orleans Saints in free agency.
Practice Squad
The Chiefs' 16-man practice squad includes a number of promising young players who will provide depth and support to the active roster. Among the most notable practice squad members is running back Jerick McKinnon, a former Pro Bowler who brings a versatile skillset to the offense.
Jersey Numbers
The Chiefs have assigned jersey numbers to both their 53-man roster and practice squad. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes will continue to wear number 15, while newly acquired wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster will wear number 9.
Ready for Week 1
The Chiefs will open their regular season on Sunday, September 11th, when they host the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium. The team is looking to start the season strong and build on their Super Bowl victory from last year.
## Roster (Organized by Jersey Number) **53-Man Roster** * 1 Patrick Mahomes, QB * 2 Skyy Moore, WR * 3 Justin Watson, WR * 4 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR * 5 Juju Smith-Schuster, WR * 6 Kadarius Toney, WR * 7 Justin Reid, S * 8 Nick Bolton, LB * 9 Chris Jones, DT **Practice Squad** * 10 Jerick McKinnon, RB * 11 Isiah Pacheco, RB * 12 Ronald Jones, RB * 13 Blake Bell, TE * 14 Jody Fortson, TE * 15 Noah Gray, TE ## Sources * [Chiefs Announce 53-Man Roster and Practice Squad](https://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/) * [Kansas City Chiefs Depth Chart](https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/depthchart/_/name/kan/kansas-city-chiefs)
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