Chiefs, Saints Make Roster Moves After Injuries

Kansas City has surged offensively with Patrick Mahomes returning to near-MVP form as the coaching staff’s adjustments have paid off. Despite the hot stretch, the Chiefs are managing injuries to Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt that have increased Mahomes’ rushing load and prompted consideration of running-back additions; Kansas City also re-signed veteran defensive tackle Mike Pennel and is reportedly exploring bigger moves including RBs such as Breece Hall or Alvin Kamara and pass-rush/defensive-tackle help. The New Orleans Saints’ backfield was thinned after Kendre Miller suffered a season-ending ACL and Velus Jones Jr. was waived and claimed by Seattle. New Orleans has worked out several backs, signed former Colts RB Evan Hull to the practice squad, and held tryouts (including Tyrion Davis-Price and Ian Wheeler) while evaluating options behind Alvin Kamara, Devin Neal and Audric Estimé. Both teams remain active in roster management as they address immediate depth needs entering the second half of the NFL season.