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Chiefs Add Former Bills QB After Gardner Minshew, Patrick Mahomes Injuries

Chiefs Add Former Bills QB After Gardner Minshew, Patrick Mahomes Injuries

Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs signed quarterback Shane Buechele from the Buffalo Bills' practice squad. This decision comes after injuries to quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew. Mahomes suffered a torn ACL, while Minshew's knee injury means he will also miss playing time.

Key Facts

  • The Chiefs signed Shane Buechele from the Bills' practice squad.
  • Patrick Mahomes has a torn ACL in his left knee.
  • Gardner Minshew also injured his knee and will miss games.
  • Buechele previously played with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.
  • Buechele has not played in a regular-season NFL game.
  • Chris Oladokun is currently the only healthy quarterback on the Chiefs' active roster.
  • The Chiefs are no longer in playoff contention and aim to stabilize their roster.
  • The team might look for more quarterbacks if Minshew cannot return quickly.

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