Kansas City Chiefs waive promising WR with an injury designation
The Kansas City Chiefs are waiving promising rookie wide receiver Jeff Caldwell with an injury designation | @EdEastonJr
On Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs bolstered their defensive line by signing veteran defensive end Niles King from San Diego State. This move came shortly after the team had signed another defensive end, Emmanuel Ogbah, just weeks prior. King was waived from his contract with the Los Angeles Chargers a few weeks after signing with the Kansas City Chiefs' AFC West rival.
King's collegiate career at San Diego State was noteworthy, as he managed to rack up 6.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, and 30 combined tackles during the 2025 season. His performance was impressive enough to secure him the seventh position in the Mountain West Conference in both sacks and tackles for loss. Prior to his time at San Diego State, King had spent four seasons at Grand Valley State University.
During his Pro Day, King's impressive measurements included an arm length of nearly 6 feet 6 inches, a height of 6 feet 6 inches, and a weight of 265 pounds. His Pro Day results, coupled with his strong performance at San Diego State, made him an attractive pick for the Kansas City Chiefs. King's arm length now stands as the longest among the Chiefs' defensive ends on the 90-man roster.
As part of the deal, the Kansas City Chiefs waived rookie wide receiver Jeff Caldwell with an injury designation. This means that if Caldwell manages to clear waivers, he would revert to the team's Reserve/Injured list for the 2026 season.
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