Chiefs cut tracker: Which players has KC released after NFL preseason?

The Kansas City Chiefs are in the process of cutting their roster down to 53 players after finishing the 2026 NFL preseason with a 0-2-1 record. While the Chiefs' stars won't have anything to worry about before the roster deadline, more than 30 of the team's second and third-stringers will have to f

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The Kansas City Chiefs are in the process of cutting their roster down to 53 players after finishing the 2026 NFL preseason with a 0-2-1 record.

While the Chiefs' stars won't have anything to worry about before the roster deadline, more than 30 of the team's second and third-stringers will have to find new work after general manager Brett Veach makes his final moves before the regular season.

Stay tuned to this live blog for real-time updates on Kansas City's roster cuts:

Veteran DL Emmanuel Ogbah released by KC

Ogbah, who won Super Bowl LIV with the Chiefs, was released by Kansas City after the preseason.

Chiefs released veteran defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 30, 2026

Chiefs release Kaiir Elam

The former first-round pick was among the first players cut by Kansas City on Sunday.

Sources: The #Chiefs are releasing CB Kaiir

Elam. Former 1st-round pick was signed this offseason. pic.twitter.com/RFbpcj2mUb
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 30, 2026