Logo

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.

35 views
Chiefs Linked To Saints Super Star With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade, Per Source
Kansas City, MO — According to a circulating on X (Twitter), the Kansas City Chiefs have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Chiefs look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set tailor-made for Andy Reid’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Kansas City intriguing two-back looks alongside Isiah Pacheco on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Red and Gold really excites me.” Source: @nflrums X As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Chiefs or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Kansas City whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Chiefs Kingdom perk up.