Chiefs Roster Moves and RB Depth | Kansas City News

The Chiefs are reshaping their running back corps after waiving Emari Demercado, betting big on Emmett Johnson’s pass protection growth and Brashard Smith’s leadership—both praised by Coach Reid and DeMarco Murray. With a roster already bloated at 79 players (including practice squad and injured lists), the team’s depth strategy is more complex than ever. On defense, they’re rebuilding the interior line with young talent like Khyiris Tonga and Peter Woods, bringing in Bryson Eason via claim, while re-signing Marcus Harris to the practice squad—showing a long-term vision even as injuries pile up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e45c64415436092