The Chiefs made several important roster decisions ahead of their Week 5 Monday Night Football game against the Saints. Despite rumors that Justyn Ross or Nikko Remigio might be added to the 53-man roster to bolster the offense, the Chiefs will stick with just five wide receivers for the game.
Jody Fortson returns as part of a four-man tight end group, potentially setting up an exciting moment for fans of the pass-catcher.
Active Roster for Monday Night Football:
- Wide Receivers: Xavier Worthy, Justin Watson, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Mecole Hardman, Skyy Moore
- Tight Ends: Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, Jared Wiley, Jody Fortson
Clyde Edwards-Helaire will not play, leaving Kareem Hunt, Carson Steele, and Samaje Perine as the primary running backs.
While none of these decisions were unexpected, they do raise questions about the future, especially with Kansas City heading into a bye week after facing Derek Carr and the Saints. Edwards-Helaire has recently returned to practice after coming off injured reserve, giving him a 21-day window to make it back to the 53-man roster. A corresponding move at running back is likely, but it’s unclear who might be let go.
The outcome of Monday’s game could influence future roster moves, so it’s worth keeping an eye on the running back position during the matchup against the Saints.
