Chiefs Signing WR Dazz Newsome To Practice Squad

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Chiefs are signing WR Dazz Newsome to their practice squad. 

Here’s the Chiefs’ updated practice squad:

1. S Zayne Anderson
2. G Mike Caliendo
3. RB Jerrion Ealy (Suspended)
4. TE Jordan Franks
5. QB Chris Oladokun
6. WR Cornell Powell
7. C Austin Reiter
8. DT Danny Shelton
9. LB Cole Christiansen
10. LB Elijah Lee
11. K Matthew Wright
12. WR Marcus Kemp
13. RB Wayne Gallman
14. DB Dicaprio Bootle
15. WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette
16. WR Dazz Newsome

Newsome, 23, was a sixth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. He was in the second year of his four-year, $3.6 million rookie contract. 

During his college career, Newsome recorded 188 receptions for 2,435 yards (13.0 YPC) and 18 touchdowns, to go along with 20 rushing attempts for 178 yards (8.9 YPC) and two touchdowns. He also recorded 48 punt returns for 535 yards (11.1 YPR) and one touchdown.  

In 2021, Newsome appeared in three games for the Bears and caught two passes for 23 yards.