The Kansas City Chiefs waived Jamire Jordan with an injury designation following their rookie minicamp.
He cleared waivers which had him revert back to the Chiefs’ injured reserve list. On the surface it looked like the Chiefs might have been making a play to stash a talented receiver on injured reserve, but now we know that’s not the case.
On Thursday, the Chiefs waived Jordan after agreeing to an injury settlement according to the NFL’s transaction report. This was always a possibility with Jordan. It happens quite frequently in the NFL with players that are waived with an injury designation. Teams don’t always intend on keeping around. The injury settlement allows them to be released from their contract obligations and pursue other opportunities.
Jordan was among the 17 undrafted free agents that the Chiefs signed right out of the gates following the 2019 NFL draft. He played college football at Frenso State and was a four-year starter for the Bulldogs. He was waived along with two other players to make room for several minicamp tryout players.
Jordan’s departure from the injured reserve list leaves it empty. Expect some players to end up on injured reserve when contact periods finally become allowed during training camp.
