On Friday, the Kansas City Chiefs cut an offensive weapon. The news appeared to be a footnote in an otherwise wild week for the Chiefs.
A few Kansas City Chiefs players made headlines this week
Kickers usually don’t receive as much press as their peers. However, Harrison Butker has received much attention for his controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College. On Thursday, two Chiefs players were arrested on alleged drug charges–adding to the legal dilemmas facing the team.
The Chiefs cut La’Mical Perine
Per the league’s transaction wire, the Chiefs released veteran running back La’Mical Perine. Perine has been on the team since the 2022 season, winning back-to-back Super Bowls.
Chiefs release veteran RB La’Mical Perinehttps://t.co/uby6EOjjUd pic.twitter.com/ZHkCul74Ff
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) May 17, 2024
Perine was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He’s also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins.
Related: 2 Chiefs players arrested on alleged drug possession charges
Perine appeared in three games for the Chiefs last season. He recorded 22 carries for 77 yards. He also caught three passes for 33 yards.
NFL fans’ initial reactions to Perine being cut
Thanks to him! He played crucial minutes en route to a Super Bowl victory. ♥️
— Ian Bautista🌾 y 🥑 (@XicanoDeKCenMKE) May 17, 2024
Sad thank you for everything
— Kayden Hancock (@KaydenHancock30) May 18, 2024
Hey @Chiefs why not release Butker as well while you’re on a roll
— Crystal Jack (@CrystalJackLack) May 17, 2024
Got 2 SB bro at 26. No one can take that history. Blessings because not many can say that
— Glen (@justtrini1) May 17, 2024
Another worthless scrub for the Bills to sign. Someone call Small Baller Brandon Beane!
— Filthy Beast (@Filthybeast79) May 17, 2024
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