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The Kansas City Chiefs reached injury settlements with quarterback Chris Oladokun, offensive lineman C.J. Hanson and running back E.J. Smith on Friday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Pro Sports / September 4

Kansas City Chiefs City Quarterback In Surprise Move Ahead Of 2026 Season

The Chiefs closed out last season leaning on their fourth-string quarterback. Unfortunately, he hasn’t survived this year’s roster cuts. Kansas City waived Chris Oladokun on Sunday with an injury designation.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 4

Chiefs release Chris Oladokun before 2026 season

The Kansas City Chiefs continued to make changes to their roster in advance of their season opener against the Denver Broncos. They have waived backup quarterback Chris Oladukon even though he started the final two games of the 2025 season for the Chiefs.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

How many of the most recent pair of teammates to rush for two touchdowns each in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Chiefs Waive QB Chris Oladokun, Slash Roster To 53

Here is how the Chiefs trimmed their roster to the 53-man limit: LB Cole Christiansen CB Kader Kohou DE Emmanuel Ogbah DE Anthony Vincent LB Kam Arnold

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / August 23

Forget QB3 – Is Jalon Daniels Bucs’ QB2?

Last Friday, we saw an undrafted rookie quarterback out of Kansas make his NFL debut against the New York Jets. That rookie quarterback, Jalon Daniels, entered the game for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second half, the team trailing 13-10.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 7

Patrick Mahomes’ remarkable recovery creates a dangerous temptation

Mahomes has spent the offseason proving his injured knee will not keep him down. The Kansas City Chiefs should appreciate the effort without rewarding it with meaningless preseason snaps.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid gives major Patrick Mahomes update for preseason opener

Chiefs star Travis Kelce predicted to be a 'lock' for top NFL honor

Standout UDFAs through first week of training camp: Chiefs lineman, Chargers CBs making waves

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Kansas City Chiefs Players Who Need a Big Training Camp to Save Their Roster Spots

The Chiefs' 2025 season ended in despair with questions about the most important position on the field - quarterback. Former seventh-round pick Chris Oladokun went from QB3 to starter when superstar QB Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL and MCL in his knee and QB Gardner Minshew went down with his own torn ACL.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 5

Breaking Down Chris Oladokun’s Season for the Chiefs

If you were to examine the mind of a member of Chiefs Kingdom and pick out their nightmare scenario, the Kansas City Chiefs' 2025 season wouldn't be far off.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 31

Where Chiefs Stand at QB Entering Week 18

The Kansas City Chiefs' season will end on the road in Week 18. The Chiefs did not expect this outcome, but it was one that they will learn from and come back better next season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 31

Reid, Oladokun Share Thoughts on Contract Incentives

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid cares about contract incentives as much as he cares about fresh cucumbers on a cheeseburger. “Nah,” the Chiefs’ head coach said Wednesday, asked whether he’s aware of his players’ contract incentives on the line this week.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / The SportsRush / December 31

Did Chris Oladokun Get First-Team Reps Before His Christmas Debut vs. the Broncos? Travis Kelce Answers

Earlier this season, many blasted the Cleveland Browns for never giving first-team reps to their QB3, Shedeur Sanders. Initially, fans even defended Sanders’ poor performances by pointing to his lack of reps with the starters.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 30

Chiefs’ Oladokun Gets This Luxury While Preparing for Raiders

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In Week 16 at Tennessee, Chris Oladokun had maybe 16 minutes of notice before Gardner Minshew couldn’t continue on his injured knee.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 27

Why Oladokun Leaned Heavily on Kelce in 1st NFL Start

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It was a connection between a future Hall of Famer making his 209th NFL start and a quarterback making start No. 1. And after watching the Chiefs move the ball efficiently when Chris Oladokun targeted Travis Kelce, a lot of observers wondered why Kansas City didn’t target the tight end more often this season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 26

Chiefs’ Oladokun, Smith Break Down Shared First NFL Touchdown

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Brashard Smith could smell the red and white paint in the end zone. On third-and-goal from the Broncos’ 5-yard line, the rookie running back lined up split left, motioned to the backfield and got open in the right flat.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 26

Positive, Negative and Dreadful From Chiefs’ Loss Thursday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – To see the stat sheet after Kansas City’s Christmas night loss to Denver, this game had no symptoms of a one-score contest. Yet in their 20-13 loss, the Chiefs somehow had a shot to send the game to overtime on Chris Oladokun’s fourth-down shot toward Hollywood Brown in the end zone.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 26

How Oladokun Won Hearts, Minds of Chiefs Thursday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – According to Travis Kelce, Chris Oladokun did it on purpose to fool the Broncos. “Man, that was the first time I've ever seen someone try and draw the defense to him by fumbling,” Kelce said after the game.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / December 26

Chiefs QB Chris Oladokun accidentally completed sick trick play

Backup quarterback Chris Oladokun gave Kansas City Chiefs fans his best Patrick Mahomes impression on a couple of plays Thursday against the Denver Broncos.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 24

Chris Oladokun Reveals Optimistic Mindset Ahead of Christmas vs Broncos

The National Football League had great intentions in mind when it came to creating the Christmas Day schedule, but with the Kansas City Chiefs down and out of the playoffs, and without Patrick Mahomes, this Christmas could see some different viewership.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 23

Oladokun, Chiefs Look Forward to Long-Awaited 1st NFL Start

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chris Oladokun left the meeting room at the Chiefs’ Nashville hotel Saturday night and noticed a text. Only 16 hours before kickoff, his former teammate from Sickles High School in Tampa, Fla., wanted a ticket to Sunday’s game.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 21

Oladokun Shines Lonely Light in Chiefs’ Loss

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Kansas City’s holiday season has been filled with can’t-make-this-up moments. Sunday was no different. But if there’s a sliver of a silver lining from Sunday’s 26-9 loss at Tennessee during a debilitating December, it was a kid named Chris Oladokun.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 26, 2025

Recent roster moves cement 2022 QB class as one of worst ever

Here is a quick run down of where the first eight quarterbacks in that class are right now.

Browns abandon four-QB approach by trading Kenny Pickett

Aaron Rodgers makes big admission about supposed retirement plans

Dolphins HC provides notable update about Darren Waller's injury rehab

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The 'Season TD pass leaders by NFL team' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / August 15, 2025

Chris Oladokun is clearly in position to win Chiefs QB3 battle

Quarterback battle and Kansas City Chiefs haven't belonged in the same sentence in a very long time, at least not when it comes to the starting job. Patrick Mahomes has that locked down for the foreseeable future.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / July 21, 2024

Chris Oladokun is in 'really good place' heading into third season with Chiefs

Chris Oladokun is ready to take the next step. For a backup quarterback with the Kansas City Chiefs, there really isn't a lot of tangible ways to move

NFL News / Steeler Nation / July 6, 2024

Steelers' Mike Tomlin blessed former draft pick by cutting him before his rookie season: 'That was a blessing in disguise'

This NFL QB is grateful for how Mike Tomlin handled a situation no one wants to be in.

Steelers six-time Pro Bowler provides update on contract negotiations

Steelers veteran explains why he's confident in Russell Wilson

Analyst believes Steelers rookie is 'top-10' at his position

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NFL News / Yardbarker / July 5, 2024

Why Chiefs QB is grateful Steelers once cut him

During a recent appearance on the "Stuck In My Thoughts" podcast, current Kansas City Chiefs practice squad quarterback and 2022 seventh-round draft pick Chris Oladokun explained why he's somewhat thankful he was cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers in August of that year.

Former teammate rips Tom Brady for certain Patrick Mahomes comparison

Steelers six-time Pro Bowler provides update on contract negotiations

Steelers veteran explains why he's confident in Russell Wilson

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 1, 2023