Before departing for Saturday’s road game against the Atlanta Falcons, the Kansas City Chiefs made a pair of practice squad elevations for the contest.
Unsurprisingly, running back Nate Carter received a call up. With star rusher Kenneth Walker being downgraded to out on Saturday because of a late week groin issue, there was little doubt Carter would be made available. Third
string running back Jadyn Ott also carries a questionable designation with a hamstring injury.
Fittingly, Carter signed with the Falcons in 2025 as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan State. He appeared in seven games with Atlanta last year, recording nine rushes for 60 yards. After being waived in Atlanta’s final roster cuts, Carter signed with Kansas City’s practice squad on September 2.
The Chiefs also elevated wide receiver and return man Jacob De Jesus — who was with the team in the preseason as an undrafted free agent out of Cal. After waiving incumbent return man Nikko Remigio on Wednesday, De Jesus may be getting an audition to take over the role.
With newly acquired wideout Josh Downs expected to see his first action with the Chiefs on Sunday, having De Jesus as a return man will probably send one of Kansas City’s reserve receivers to the inactive list. Don’t be surprised if one of Cyrus Allen, Jalen Royals or Andrew Armstrong is a healthy scratch in Atlanta.
As elevated players, Carter and De Jesus will automatically return to the team’s practice squad after the game.
