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Chiefs bring back wide receiver Jacob de Jesus after hosting nine-player workout

The Chiefs reunited with a familiar face who impressed Dave Toub during training camp while exploring roster help at several positions.

By Matt Conner · Arrowhead Addict

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:20 AM

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The Kansas City Chiefs signed wide receiver Jacob de Jesus following a nine-player tryout on Wednesday.
De Jesus was signed to the practice squad after previously spending training camp with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.
Kansas City also evaluated wideouts Bub Means, Justin Shorter, and Jalen Walthall during the workout session.

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The Kansas City Chiefs have signed wide receiver Jacob de Jesus to their practice squad after hosting a nine-player workout on Wednesday. De Jesus, who originally joined the team as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft, returns ahead of Kansas City's Week 9 matchup against the New York Jets.

The workout also included wide receivers Bub Means, Justin Shorter, and Jalen Walthall, as well as veteran defensive tackle Jay Tufele. Additionally, Kansas City evaluated defensive backs Alex Austin, Dan Jackson, Roman Parodie, and Jalen Kimber amid recent injury concerns across their secondary.

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