Chiefs Elevate WR From Practice Squad Amid Multiple Injuries

Kansas City Chiefs Bring Up Ihmir Smith-Marsette to Active Roster

The Kansas City Chiefs have been hit hard by injuries at the wide receiver position, and they have responded by elevating Ihmir Smith-Marsette from the practice squad to the active roster. Smith-Marsette was a fifth-round pick by the Vikings in 2021 and spent last season with the Bears. He has 10 career receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown.

Chiefs' Wide Receiver Corps Depleted by Injuries

The Chiefs have been without JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) and Mecole Hardman (pelvis) in recent weeks, and they also lost Kadarius Toney (hamstring) in the first half of their Week 10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. With Smith-Marsette now on the active roster, the Chiefs have just four healthy wide receivers: Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy Moore, Justin Watson, and Daurice Fountain.

Smith-Marsette is expected to play a significant role in the Chiefs' offense moving forward. He has good speed and quickness, and he is also a willing blocker. He is not the biggest receiver, but he has a strong frame and is not afraid to go over the middle. With Toney likely to miss multiple games, Smith-Marsette could be in line for a starting role.

The Chiefs are hoping that Smith-Marsette can provide them with a spark on offense. The team has struggled to score points in recent weeks, and they need someone to step up and make plays. Smith-Marsette has the potential to be that player, and the Chiefs are hoping that he can help them turn their season around.