Jeff Caldwell's Chiefs Future | Kansas City Chiefs News

The Chiefs waived Jeff Caldwell with an injury designation to make room for Niles King—but since he cleared waivers, he’s now on injured reserve. Caldwell, a highly athletic undrafted rookie with a perfect 10.0 relative score, hasn’t lived up to the hype yet. Now, the Chiefs face a choice: stash him on IR for the 2026 season or let him go via injury settlement to become a free agent sooner. For Caldwell, staying with the Chiefs might offer stability while he recovers—even if his path to the field remains uncertain. 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/8e9e6b7e6fb2fcb8