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Chiefs Rookie WR Cut… Then Dumped by Girlfriend 6 Hours Later — Fans Left Stunned


Posted August 28, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – August 28, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs made their final roster cuts on Tuesday, releasing a young wide receiver once considered a promising developmental piece. But the heartbreak didn’t stop there — just hours later, his personal life unraveled too.

The decision came as part of the NFL’s 53-man cutdown deadline, a ruthless period when dreams are either realized or crushed. For Kansas City, the wide receiver competition was too deep, leaving little space for another young body on the depth chart. 

That roster casualty was Elijhah Badger, a rookie wideout who entered camp hoping to carve out a role as a return option and depth receiver. His quickness and versatility flashed, but it wasn’t enough to push past a crowded field of veterans and emerging talents. (The Chiefs listed Badger among their final wave of waivers before building the practice squad.

Then came the second blow. According to sources close to the player, Badger’s longtime girlfriend ended their relationship just four hours after the waiver call. The timing of the breakup magnified the emotional toll, turning what was already the toughest day of his football career into something far more personal.

In a private message that quickly spread among teammates, Badger reportedly said: “Six hours after I was cut, the person I thought would always be there walked away too. Losing the Chiefs was hard, but losing her the same day… that broke me.”

The moment underscored the human side of the NFL’s cold business. Fans often see transactions and roster moves, but behind those headlines are lives upended, relationships strained, and dreams forced to take unexpected detours.

Badger’s path forward remains uncertain. With his skill set, another NFL team could take a chance on him, or the Chiefs might bring him back to the practice squad. But emotionally, the challenge of regrouping after such a devastating 24 hours may prove as daunting as the physical grind of football.

For now, the story of Elijhah Badger serves as a reminder: in the NFL, heartbreak doesn’t always end with a phone call from the front office. Sometimes, it follows you home.

Raiders Reunite with a Former Starter to Fortify the Offensive Line
Las Vegas, NV   The Las Vegas Raiders have brought back a familiar face in a move that screams both urgency and savvy: versatile offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor is returning to the Silver & Black on a one-year deal (terms not disclosed), reuniting with the franchise where he logged some of the best football of his career and immediately fortifying a position group that has been stretched thin. Eluemunor, 31, started for the Raiders from 2021–2023, showing rare position flexibility across right tackle and guard while anchoring pass protection against premier edge rushers. His technique, anchor, and ability to handle long-arm power made him a steadying force during multiple playoff pushes. After departing Vegas, Eluemunor spent time elsewhere refining his craft, but a confluence of roster needs and scheme familiarity has set the stage for a timely homecoming. For the Raiders—fighting to keep pace in a rugged AFC—this is about stability and fit. Injuries and week-to-week availability on the right side of the line have forced constant shuffling; protection packages have leaned heavily on chips and condensed splits to survive obvious passing downs. Eluemunor’s return allows the staff to plug him at RT or slide him inside at RG, restoring balance to protections and widening the run-game menu (duo, inside zone, and the toss/ pin-pull that Vegas fans love when the edge is sealed). “Jermaine knows who we are and how we want to play,” a team source said. “He brings ballast. Assignment sound, physical, and smart—he raises the floor for the entire unit.” Beyond the X’s and O’s, there’s an unmistakable emotional charge to this reunion. Eluemunor was a locker-room favorite in his previous stint—professional, detail-driven, and accountable. The belief internally is that his presence stabilizes communication on the right side (IDs, slides, and pass-off rules vs. games and simulated pressures), which in turn unlocks more vertical concepts and keeps the quarterback cleaner late in games. On social media, Raider Nation lit up the timeline with a simple refrain: “Welcome back, Jem.” Many fans called the deal the exact kind of “rival-poach, ready-to-play” move a contender makes in October: low friction, high impact, zero learning curve. What it means on the field (immediately): Pass pro: Fewer emergency chips, more five-out releases—OC can re-open deeper intermediate shots without living in max-protect. Run game: Better edge control on toss/duo; more confidence running to the right on money downs. Depth & versatility: One injury doesn’t force a cascade of position changes; Eluemunor can cover two spots with starting-level competency. The timetable? Swift. Because Eluemunor already speaks the language—terminology, splits, cadence rules—he could suit up as early as this weekend if the medicals/check-ins continue to trend positive. The message is clear: the Raiders aren’t waiting around for the line to gel—they’re engineering it. If Jermaine Eluemunor plays to his Raider résumé, this reunion could be the precise mid-season jolt that steadies the offense and keeps the Silver & Black firmly in the postseason race. Raider Nation, the question writes itself: Plug-and-play stopgap—or the catalyst that reclaims the right side