12 Chiefs Who Will Be Cut By Tuesday's Roster Deadline
6. Nikko Remigio, WR
The 2023 undrafted fan-favorite has been locked in an intense battle at the end of the wide receiver room, and his limited snaps in the preseason finale seem to have sealed Remigio's fate.
Special teams coordinator Dave Toub said he'd be "pounding the table" for Remigio to make the final roster. Even still, he appears to be firmly behind Mecole Hardman, Justyn Ross, and Skyy Moore on the depth chart. The organization will certainly try to keep him on the practice squad, though he could be a popular waiver wire add around the league.
WR: The Chiefs mostly went with some combination of Ross (27), Toney (17) and Hardman (24). Moore didn’t play on offense but returned a couple of kicks. Remigio played just one snap, an ominous sign for him. Powell also got a snap.
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TE: Wiley 25, Smith 12, Cupp 3
It's still possible that Remigio beats out Moore or Ross for the final spot in the receiver room but it looks less likely by the day. He had just two catches for five yards in the loss to the Bears, seemingly falling out of favor following a tough Week 1 performance in which he muffed a punt and had a ball ripped out of his hands for a defensive TD that was overturned by a botched call from the referees.
Nonetheless, it's obvious the coaching staff likes what Remigio brings to the table. He's an adept route-runner and strong on special teams, qualities the organization covets.
The former Fresno State star admitted that it's out of his hands but hopes he's done enough to show the team's brass that he belongs. If Remigio is indeed cut, it'll be one of the most difficult choices that Andy Reid and Brett Veach have to make.
With such a crowded group at the position, it's becoming harder to imagine his place on the team unless someone like Moore winds up as a surprise cut.