Chiefs Announce Several Big Roster Decisions Just Before Week 5 MNF vs. Saints
By Joe Summers
The Chiefs announced a handful of big roster choices just ahead of Week 5's Monday Night Football showdown with the Saints.
Despite speculation that Justyn Ross or Nikko Remigio could be called up to the 53-man roster to help support the offense, the Chiefs are moving forward with only five wide receivers on Monday.
Jody Fortson is part of a four-man tight end group in his return to Kansas City, setting up for a potentially exciting celebration for the fan-favorite pass-catcher.
Chiefs Set Active Roster for Monday Night Football Week 5 vs. Saints
No roster moves or practice squad elevations forChiefs for tonight. They will stick with 5 receivers: Worthy, Watson, Smith-Schuster, Hardman & Moore.
— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) October 7, 2024
Chiefs will have 4 tight ends available with the addition of Jody Fortson.
No Clyde Edwards-Helaire either. He was doubtful.
Xavier Worthy, Justin Watson, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Mecole Hardman, and Skyy Moore are on the only active receivers. Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, Jared Wiley, and Fortson are the tight ends.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire won't suit up as a running back, leaving Kareem Hunt, Carson Steele and Samaje Perine as the lead backs.
We'll see what happens moving forward regarding each respective position, though none of these decisions come as a major surprise. Kansas City enters the bye week following Monday's rematch with Derek Carr, so there's plenty of time for players to get healthy before the long road ahead.
This may be one of the last games without Edwards-Helaire in uniform. He recently came off of injured reserve and returned to practice, giving him a 21-day window to return to the 53-man roster. Theoretically, a corresponding move at running back will come, though it's unclear who may beon the chopping block.
Monday's results could determine future moves, so pay close attention to that position against the Saints.
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