The Kansas City Chiefs announced they waived undrafted rookie WR Jeff Caldwell with an injury designation on Monday.
We have signed Free Agent DE Niles King.
We have waived WR Jeff Caldwell with an injury designation. pic.twitter.com/bMtWi74p9B
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 24, 2026
If he passes through waivers unclaimed, he’ll revert to Kansas City’s injured reserve list and will likely be cut later on with a settlement.
He tested ridiculously well this past spring, running a 4.31-second 40 time at 6-5 and 216 pounds, so it was an interesting signing for Kansas City.
To take the open roster spot, the Chiefs also signed DE Niles King.
Caldwell, 23, started his college career at Lindenwood and was first-team all-conference his final two seasons. He transferred to Cincinnati and was named honorable mention All-Big 12 in his only season.
The Chiefs signed him as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 2025, Caldwell had 32 catches for 478 yards and six touchdowns in 13 games.
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