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Jake Briningstool had just cracked the Kansas City Chiefs‘ 53-man roster, a hard-earned spot on a team chasing another playoff run. But before he could suit up for a regular-season snap, the tight end’s name showed up elsewhere: an NFL fine sheet.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 10

Kansas City Chiefs TE Jake Briningstool has the perfect blueprint for success, and he doesn’t have to leave the locker room to study it

Jake Briningstool doesn’t have to go far to find the blueprint for NFL success. He says Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce is the only player he needs to model his game after.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 5

Jake Briningstool and 4 more Kansas City Chiefs players with stock on the rise after first week of training camp practices

The Kansas City Chiefs have officially completed seven full-team training camp practices. Who is seeing their stock rise as they make an early push for the 53-man roster?

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 27, 2025

Jake From Chiefs Kingdom: Meet the Rookie Stashed for Future

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It carries promising potential for future State Farm commercials next to Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs have a player named Jake. But since he signed as a non-drafted free agent in May, Jake Briningstool has been covered like an umbrella policy – as in hidden beneath cover.

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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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / August 26, 2025

Chiefs quietly shelve once-promising rookie right before season begins

When the 2025 NFL Draft wrapped up and undrafted free agency officially began, there was one player that you might have heard Kansas City Chiefs fans buzzing about.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 19, 2025

Chiefs UDFA who made strong first impression early during training camp has returned from injury after long layoff

Although he signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent, tight end Jake Briningstool entered training camp with a lot of hype. Many were surprised that no team selected Briningstool during the 2025 NFL Draft.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / August 5, 2025

Untimely injury might cost this Chiefs rookie tight end a roster spot

When the dust had settled from the 2025 NFL Draft, Kansas City Chiefs fans couldn't help but talk themselves into the hype that surrounded one of the undrafted free agents the team had signed.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / July 27, 2025

Chiefs rookie tight end Jake Briningstool suffers setback in roster push

Two undrafted free agent tight ends were fortunate enough to earn a roster spot on the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason. They switched places on the fifth day of training camp, as Tre Watson returned from the Physically Unable to Play list and Jake Briningstool sat out of practice due to injury.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / July 26, 2025

Chiefs’ tight end history suggests one UDFA could make a surprise roster run

If there's a startling amount of hope for Jake Briningstool among Kansas City Chiefs, there are good reasons. And that goes far beyond Briningstool's own history of solid production and reliable talent.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / July 23, 2025

Chiefs Training Camp Observations Day 2: Rookies Jake Briningstool, Jalen Royals making most of first-team opportunities

The Kansas City Chiefs continued with Day 2 of training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, on Wednesday, July 23. This was the first practice open to the public after an exclusive season ticket member day on Tuesday, July 22. As the Chiefs began practice, they had no new additions to their group of injured players.

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

Jake Briningstool isn’t the only rookie tight end the Chiefs are planning around

The lion's share of the spotlight on the Kansas City Chiefs at tight end concerns one of two topics going into the 2025 season: the return of Travis Kelce and the potential of Jake Briningstool.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / July 11, 2025

Chiefs’ UDFA history suggests Jake Briningstool might be next in line

The Kansas City Chiefs have seen a solid number of undrafted free agents make the team as rookies in recent years. This season features some solid bets as well.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / May 10, 2025

Chiefs' UDFA Tight End Opened Eyes at Rookie Minicamp

The Kansas City Chiefs welcomed all their rookies last weekend to rookie minicamp. It was the first time the coaching staff and the front office got a look at all the rookies from the draft, undrafted free agents, and other rookies who received an invite.

How Chiefs' Briningstool Reacted to Andy Reid Phone Call

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Why Jake Briningstool could crash the Chiefs’ 53-man roster this summer

One position where the Kansas City Chiefs suddenly have some uncertainty is in the tight end room. Travis Kelce is likely entering his final season in the NFL, and 2024 draftee Jared Wiley is returning from a torn ACL he sustained last November.

Chiefs TE Briningstool Looking to Learn from Veteran

The Kansas City Chiefs made sure to address their tight end room in some way this offseason. While several fans and analysts predicted that the franchise would address the need in this year's NFL Draft, the Chiefs utilized their seven draft picks elsewhere.

Clemson Tigers Football Star Takes Place Among Kansas City Chiefs Rookies

Clemson Tigers tight end Jake Briningstool was listed among 16 players signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as undrafted free agents on Saturday. The official list shows which rookies that were not selected in the NFL draft will join the Chiefs during their rookie minicamp.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 14, 2025

Clemson Football Junior Tight End Tabbed As Team's Best Hidden Gem

The Clemson Tigers are going to need some players to step up next year if they wish to get back to the College Football Playoff. Bleacher Report's David Kenyon recently highlighted one of the top candidates, naming tight end Olsen Patt-Henry as their best "hidden gem" player.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 31, 2025

Tight End Turnover? Not So Fast — Clemson’s Versatile Room Ready to Step Up

Jake Briningstool is gone, but Clemson’s tight end room might be deeper—and more athletic—than ever. “I think it’s a really fun group,” said offensive coordinator Garrett Riley.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 3, 2025

Jake Briningstool Clemson’s Tough Tight End with Potential to Shine in NFL Despite Limited Speed

Clemson’s Jake Briningstool has emerged as one of the Tigers' most reliable offensive weapons, proving himself as a top-tier tight end with NFL potential.

New York Giants Draft Prospect: TE Jake Briningstool, Clemson

Record-setting Clemson tight end ake Briningstool finished his college career tied for the seventh-most receptions by a tight end in ACC history, his three career 100-yard receiving games a Clemson tight end school record.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 14, 2024

Clemson Tigers Tight End Jake Briningstool Accepts Invite for Senior Bowl

The Clemson Tigers are getting set and prepared for their biggest game of the season in the first round of the College Football Playoff against the Texas Longhorns. While it hasn’t been a perfect season for the Tigers, they were able to win the ACC Title last weekend, giving them the automatic bid into the CFP.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / November 25, 2024

Clemson Tigers Senior Tight End Projected To Be Solid NFL Prospect

The Clemson Tigers are getting set for a massive game against the South Carolina Gamecocks, and some of their players will be using this as an opportunity to showcase their skills for the next level. It has been a really strong season for the Tigers in 2024.

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 12, 2024

Watch: Clemson uses trick play to seal fifth straight win

Watch: Clemson uses trick play to help seal fifth straight win

Leading Wake Forest by a score of 35-14 in the middle of the third quarter on Saturday, Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik took the snap from the Demon Deacons' 28-yard line and threw a quick backward pass into the hands of Tigers wide receiver Antonio Williams.

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College Football News / NIL on SI / September 28, 2024

Clemson Tigers Star Tight End is Using NIL To Help Fight Arthritis

Clemson Tigers star tight end Jake Briningstool is using his Name, Image, and Likeness platform for good with a cause that is extremely close to him. David