The Kansas City Chiefs are making moves! They just announced two crucial practice squad elevations for their big “Monday Night Football” matchup against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. Defensive tackle Marcus Harris and fullback Ben VanSumeren are officially activated and ready to hit the field. This isn’t just a couple of roster spots getting filled; these guys could be huge for how the Chiefs tackle their division rival.
Harris’s Roller Coaster Ride Lands Him on the Field
Let’s talk about Marcus Harris first. This dude was tearing it up during training camp and the preseason, absolutely showing out enough to land a spot on the initial 53-man roster on cutdown weekend. Can you believe it? Only to get waived the *very next day*. Talk about a gut punch. But credit where it’s due, the second-year interior lineman from Auburn cleared waivers, got snatched back onto the Chiefs’ practice squad, and now he’s getting his shot. He’s rocking the No. 68 jersey and stepping in as a reserve defensive tackle, filling a gap with Omarr Norman-Lott currently on IR. His journey shows the kind of grit this team needs, and you just know he’s gonna play with a chip on his shoulder.
VanSumeren: A Blast From the Past for the Run Game?
Now, Ben VanSumeren is the wild card, and honestly, the most exciting part of this news. The Chiefs haven’t had a pure fullback take the field since Michael Burton in 2022. Think about that! VanSumeren, a fourth-year player listed at 6 feet 2 inches and a solid 258 pounds, entered the league as an undrafted free agent linebacker from Michigan with the Philadelphia Eagles. But get this: he switched to fullback in 2025! He even appeared in one game for the Eagles and spent this past summer with the Buffalo Bills before getting cut. This guy is a certified road grader and could bring a whole new dynamic to the Chiefs’ run game, opening up lanes and adding another layer of toughness. It’s been a minute since we’ve seen a dedicated fullback in that offense, and it could be a game-changer for short-yardage and goal-line situations against the Broncos.
These elevations come at a critical time as the Chiefs get ready to face the Broncos under the lights. Having Harris’s intensity on the D-line and VanSumeren’s potential to pave the way in the run game could be exactly what they need to kick off this early season stretch with a big division win. You gotta wonder if VanSumeren’s presence hints at a more physical approach this Monday. Get ready, Arrowhead, because this one’s gonna be a battle!
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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