The Kansas City Chiefs, like the rest of the National Football League, are making roster cuts to make their final 53-man roster before the start of the regular season. The team is looking to go for their third straight Super Bowl Championship, which would mark the first time in history that has happened. The Chiefs made many cuts today, including their tight end.

Kansas City Chiefs Release Tight End

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Dec 31, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Kansas City Chiefs helmet after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City has released tight end Geor’Quavius Spivey immediately following the team’s final preseason game before the regular season in a couple of weeks. Spivey was the Houston Roughnecks’ tenth-round draft pick in the UFL College Draft, and he is now up for grabs.

 

Spivey’s Story

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Nov 26, 2022; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs tight end Geor’Quarius Spivey (12) makes the 19-yard touch catch defended by Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. (1) during first half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

Spivey has an interesting story leading up to becoming an NFL player. He was a two-time SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll student-athlete at TCU who did not appear in any games last season due to an eligibility mixup. He transfer waiver was denied to go back to Mississippi State, however, the team’s website says that he practiced with the team throughout the year, even though he did not play.

Will Another Team Sign Him?

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Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Geor’Quarius Spivey (85) gestures on field against the Detroit Lions prior to the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

In his collegiate career, the tight end amounted to 298 receiving yards and a touchdown with 28 catches. While he is on the smaller side for a tight end, he made headlines after recording a 4.58-second 40-yard dash time in the combine, causing the Chiefs to sign him.