Wide receiver Jacob De Jesus and running back Nate Carter were activated from the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad on November 14 ahead of the team's Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
De Jesus is a rookie who started his career with the Chiefs as a free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft. A former California Golden Bear, De Jesus earned first-team All-ACC honors last season for his outstanding performances as a wide receiver and return specialist.
Carter — an ex-Michigan State Spartan — began his professional career last season when he signed a free-agent contract with the Falcons after the 2025 NFL Draft. He was waived by Atlanta earlier this year on August 30 and signed with Kansas City's practice squad on September
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We have activated Practice Squad players RB Nate Carter and WR Jacob De Jesus via Standard Elevation. pic.twitter.com/NZlhsB5X1k
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) November 14, 2026
Fans shouldn't expect the Chiefs to feature either player prominently in their offense on Sunday, but De Jesus' upside as a returner and Carter's presence as a third or fourth option in the backfield could prove to be significant developments for Kansas City in the second half of the 2026 NFL regular season.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs activate rookie WR, underrated RB for Week 10 tilt vs. Falcons
