Kansas City Chiefs Cut Multiple Veterans Ahead NFL Roster Deadline

The Kansas City Chiefs have made several notable roster moves ahead of the 2025 NFL regular season, including the release of veteran safety Mike Edwards, a two-time Super Bowl champion who was expected to be a key backup in the secondary. Edwards had a hamstring injury during the preseason and was cut as part of the Chiefs' mandatory roster trimming to 53 players, with the team now relying on safeties Bryan Cook, Jaden Hicks, Chamarri Conner, and Chris Roland-Wallace. Another surprise move was the release of undrafted running back Steele, who made the roster but had minimal impact behind Kareem Hunt. Additionally, the Chiefs waived quarterback Bailey Zappe, who had returned to compete during training camp after time with other NFL teams. These changes reflect the Chiefs' strategy to refine their roster and maintain their status as one of the NFL's top teams under head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes, as they prepare for their season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. Injuries and a desire to potentially add outside talent or promote younger players influenced these roster decisions.