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Kansas City Chiefs to bring promising UDFA that got away during 53-man roster cuts back to the practice squad
The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to reunite with an undrafted free agent who got away during 53-man roster cuts. Back in early September, Brett Veach made a tough decision and waived UDFA OT Esa Pole during 53-man roster cuts. It was a risky move for the Chiefs, who ultimately wanted the preseason standout back on the team's practice squad. Much to the team's dismay, the New York Jets got in the way of those plans and claimed Pole on the waiver wire.Hit the fast-forward button, and the Jets released Pole from their 53-man roster on Thursday, Oct. 23. The rookie officially cleared waivers on Friday, Oct. 24, making him an unrestricted free agent and free to join any team of his choosing. Despite interest from other clubs, Pole is expected to re-sign with Kansas City on the practice squad. A source with direct knowledge of the situation has told A to Z Sports that Pole is flying into Kansas City on Friday evening. If all goes well and as planned on Saturday, he'll sign to the practice squad. The Chiefs, of course, have an open space on the practice squad after signing CB Kevin Knowles to the 53-man roster.
Chiefs OT Esa Pole returns to Kansas City at a time when the offensive tackle depth is stretched thin
Pole's return to Kansas City comes at a time when the team is stretched thin at the offensive tackle position. Josh Simmons remains away from the team due to personal reasons, which has Jaylon Moore filling in at the left tackle position. Jawaan Taylor dinged up his shoulder late in the Week 7 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Ethan Driskell remains on the non-football injury list due to having his appendix removed this offseason. Suddenly, the team is relying on players like Wanya Morris and Chu Godrick as their last line of defense at the offensive tackle position.
Chiefs OT Esa Pole's Preseason Stats
Games played: 3
Offensive snaps: 46
Pressures allowed: 0
Pole has been a healthy scratch each week since he was claimed by the Jets, but his performance in the preseason with Kansas City was auspicious.
The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to reunite with an undrafted free agent who got away during 53-man roster cuts. Back in early September, Brett Veach made a tough decision and waived UDFA OT Esa Pole during 53-man roster cuts. It was a risky move for the Chiefs, who ultimately wanted the preseason standout back on the team's practice squad. Much to the team's dismay, the New York Jets got in the way of those plans and claimed Pole on the waiver wire.Hit the fast-forward button, and the Jets released Pole from their 53-man roster on Thursday, Oct. 23. The rookie officially cleared waivers on Friday, Oct. 24, making him an unrestricted free agent and free to join any team of his choosing. Despite interest from other clubs, Pole is expected to re-sign with Kansas City on the practice squad. A source with direct knowledge of the situation has told A to Z Sports that Pole is flying into Kansas City on Friday evening. If all goes well and as planned on Saturday, he'll sign to the practice squad. The Chiefs, of course, have an open space on the practice squad after signing CB Kevin Knowles to the 53-man roster.
Chiefs OT Esa Pole returns to Kansas City at a time when the offensive tackle depth is stretched thin
Pole's return to Kansas City comes at a time when the team is stretched thin at the offensive tackle position. Josh Simmons remains away from the team due to personal reasons, which has Jaylon Moore filling in at the left tackle position. Jawaan Taylor dinged up his shoulder late in the Week 7 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Ethan Driskell remains on the non-football injury list due to having his appendix removed this offseason. Suddenly, the team is relying on players like Wanya Morris and Chu Godrick as their last line of defense at the offensive tackle position.
Chiefs OT Esa Pole's Preseason Stats
Games played: 3
Offensive snaps: 46
Pressures allowed: 0
Pole has been a healthy scratch each week since he was claimed by the Jets, but his performance in the preseason with Kansas City was auspicious.
