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Chiefs sign WR Andrew Armstrong to the 53-man roster; will elevate RB Jadyn Ott for Sunday

In the midst of wide receiver injuries, the Kansas City Chiefs elevated Andrew Armstrong from the practice squad for Week 6’s contest against the Los Angeles Chargers. Armstrong, a 2025 Miami Dolphins undrafted signing out of Arkansas, caught one pass…

By Jared Sapp · Arrowhead Pride

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:30 PM

Key Things to Know

The Kansas City Chiefs signed wide receiver Andrew Armstrong to their 53-man active roster.
Rookie running back Jadyn Ott will be elevated from the practice squad to make his NFL debut.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid ruled out third-string running back Brashard Smith due to a hamstring injury.

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The Kansas City Chiefs signed wide receiver Andrew Armstrong to their 53-man roster on Friday. Armstrong, who made his NFL debut in Week 6 after an elevation from the practice squad, is set to contribute again as starter Rashee Rice remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Head coach Andy Reid also announced that rookie running back Jadyn Ott will be elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Ott's promotion follows a hamstring injury to third-string running back Brashard Smith during Thursday's practice.

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Chiefs sign WR Andrew Armstrong to the 53-man roster; will elevate RB Jadyn Ott for Sunday

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