The Kansas City Chiefs have released WR Marcus Kemp from the 53-man roster according to the NFL’s official transaction report.
Kemp, 25, was signed from the practice squad to the 53-man roster back in late November after the team suffered an injury to WR Byron Pringle. As it turns out he’d fill even more shoes when Sammy Watkins dealt with injury and Mecole Hardman was on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Kemp originally joined the team as an undrafted free agent back in 2017 and has done stints on both the practice squad and 53-man roster alike.
Kemp played 34 total offensive snaps since Week 6, catching a single pass for 11 yards in Week 7 against the Denver Broncos. Most of his contributions this year have come on special teams, where he’s been one of the starting gunners for Kansas City.
It’d stand to reason that Kemp would return to the practice squad for the Chiefs if he clears waivers, especially with a free spot available following the departure of Danny Isidora. This move could signal a number of different things, such as Pringle’s potential return from injured reserve or the team having a need at another position.
Kansas City already had one free spot on the 53-man roster prior to this move. This will open up a second spot for the team to fill ahead of Week 15’s game against the New Orleans Saints.
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