Chiefs Developmental Signal-Caller Not Finalized on the 53-Man Roster — Sends a Heartfelt Message to Chiefs Kingdom
Kansas City, MO — With Tuesday’s 53-man deadline looming, Chris Oladokun’s future sits on the roster bubble. The Chiefs are set with Mahomes at QB1 and Minshew as the primary backup, while Zappe and Oladokun are vying for the last QB chair and/or practice-squad path.
In the preseason finale vs. the Bears at GEHA Field, Oladokun flashed late with a 50-yard strike to Jimmy Holiday (1/3, 50 yards). Over three preseason weeks, he posted a tidy line: 11/19, 135 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT — steady work for a developmental QB fighting for a role.
For Kansas City, this isn’t just a box-score decision. It’s about special-teams/call-up flexibility, bottom-of-roster balance, and managing September injury risk. Keep him on the initial 53 or try to get him to the practice squad via waivers — that’s the calculus. The NFL’s cutdown to 53 by 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 26 frames every move.
In the locker room, Oladokun’s message lands with humility and intent:
“THE CHIEFS PICKED ME WHEN I HAD NOWHERE TO GO. WEARING RED AND GOLD IS ENOUGH FOR ME. WHATEVER COMES—53 OR PRACTICE SQUAD—I’LL BE IN KANSAS CITY, WORKING AND READY. SEE YOU AT ARROWHEAD.”
That’s the heartbeat of Chiefs Kingdom: if the team gives you a shot, the rest is work. Whether the next step is the 53, the practice squad, or a late twist, Oladokun’s value proposition is simple — master the playbook, protect the ball, be ready when called — and keep pushing until the door opens.
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