Chiefs Quickly Lose 6-Foot-7, 319-Pound Lineman to Commanders
The Chiefs quickly lost a 6-foot-7, 319-pound offensive lineman to the Commanders following Kansas City’s final roster cuts. The post Chiefs Quickly Lose 6-Foot-7, 319-Pound Lineman to Commanders appeared first on HEAVY.
In the final roster cuts of the 2025 NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs unexpectedly released 6-foot-7, 319-pound offensive tackle Esa Pole, according to a source quoted by The Kansas City Star. The news took many by surprise, as Pole had impressed with his blocking skills, allowing zero sacks in 498 pass-blocking snaps during his senior season at Washington State.
The Chiefs promoted Pole to their active roster in December 2024 following Josh Simmons' injury, and he made his debut for the team, starting in their final four games at left tackle. However, with the Chiefs' tackle competition intensifying after acquiring Baltimore lineman Diego Pounds, Pole was cut from the active roster. Washington Commanders are set to sign Pole to a practice squad contract, as they aim to bolster their tackle depth, particularly with their starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil expected to join the injured reserve list due to a torn tricep.
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