In addition to David Amerson, the Chiefs will release longtime depth cog Frank Zombo.
The outside linebacker’s been in Kansas City since the Andy Reid regime began in 2013. He started 11 games in 2016, when Justin Houston missed most of the season with knee trouble, but will not be part of the 2018 team. The Chiefs drafted Breeland Speaks in the second round and plan to use 2017 second-rounder Tanoh Kpassagnon more extensively than they did last season.
Here’s the full list of players who won’t be on Kansas City’s initial 53-man roster.
Released:
- CB David Amerson
- DT Stefan Charles
- RB Kerwynn Williams
- TE Tim Wright
- OLB Frank Zombo
Waived:
- TE Jace Amaro
- WR Daniel Braverman
- FB Algernon Brown
- WR Jehu Chesson
- G Ethan Cooper
- WR Josh Crockett
- LB Raymond Davison
- WR Gehrig Dieter
- CB Makinton Dorleant
- DB Step Durham
- LB Ukeme Eligwe
- LB Tyrone Holmes
- T Ryan Hunter
- RB Ray Lowry
- DT Dee Liner
- QB Chase Litton
- WR Blake Mack
- LB Rob McCray
- DT T.Y. McGill
- S Leon McQuay
- C Jimmy Murray
- LB Otha Peters
- DT Mike Purcell
- CB Keith Reaser
- CB Will Redmond
- WR Jordan Smallwood
- T Bentley Spain
- DB Arrion Springs
- S Jordan Sterns
- DB D’Montre Wade
Placed on IR:
Suspended: