The Kansas City Chiefs continue to trim their 90-man offseason roster, this time releasing a second-year running back. According to the NFL’s transaction report, the Chiefs have released RB Marcus Marshall.
Marshall originally signed with the team as an undrafted free agent out of James Madison following the 2019 NFL Draft. Marshall finished the preseason in Kansas City with 17 carries for 80 yards and five catches for 25 yards. He didn’t make 53-man roster cuts, but he was made part of the Chiefs’ initial 10-man practice squad. In October, Marshall was released to make room for Ryan Hunter on the practice squad. He wouldn’t rejoin the team until he signed a reserve/future deal in February.
The decision to draft LSU RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the first round forecasted a move at the RB position. The Chiefs don’t have anywhere near the carries during training camp to accommodate eight running backs on the roster. One surprising thing is the fact that they cut a player that actually has experience playing in the system. That shows you that they like the upside of some of the other players better.
Kansas City still has a few more roster spots to clear before they can officially sign all of their undrafted free agents. They’ve already released second-year QB Kyle Shurmur and veteran punter Dustin Colquitt. Don’t be shocked if they decide to part ways with another one of the players at the RB position.
