The Chiefs have released running back Charcandrick West, according to a team announcement. West missed most of camp because of a concussion, so the move does not come as a shock. 
West battled with Spencer Ware for the team’s backup role behind Kareem Hunt this summer. He didn’t see a ton of playing time last year, but he led the Chiefs in rushing in 2015, so the team was hopeful about what he could do in camp.
West had one year to go on the three-year, $4.2MM contract he inked in 2016. In 2018, he was slated to count for $2.036MM against the cap, but the Chiefs will save $1.7MM by cutting him with just $333K left in dead money.
Last year, West carried the ball just 18 times for 72 yards. He was more involved in the passing game, however, with 27 catches for 150 yards. West’s best season came in 2015 when he filled in for an injured Jamaal Charles and averaged 4.0 yards per carry.
Great guy, he will be missed