Marcus Harris is officially back on the Kansas City Chiefs’ active roster for their Week 9 clash against the New York Jets. This move, straight from the NFL’s transaction report, comes on the heels of rookie defensive tackle Peter Woods being ruled out on the final injury report, opening a path for Harris to step up.
Harris’s Wild Ride Through the Roster
It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster for Harris already this season. He initially made the Chiefs’ roster coming out of training camp, only to find himself cut the very next day. Defensive lineman Bryson Eason and defensive end Jack Pyburn were added off waivers right after, which pushed Harris off the 53-man. But the Chiefs clearly saw something, because he immediately signed to their practice squad. This isn’t Harris’s first call-up either. He was elevated for their first two games of the season, playing a total of seven defensive snaps while Eason worked into the system. Now, with Woods out, Harris is back for his third appearance of 2026, and you’ve gotta wonder, could this be where he finally grabs a bigger role? It’s his last chance for an elevation too. After this game, having exhausted the three permitted practice squad elevations for the season, the Chiefs would have to add him to the active roster if he’s going to play again before any hypothetical postseason games.
The Defensive Line Puzzle Is Still Shifting
Harris’s elevation highlights the ongoing fluidity on that Chiefs defensive line. With Woods sidelined, there’s a clear need for bodies and impact. But it’s not just about who’s in for Sunday. Keep an eye on second-year defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott, who seems to be nearing a return from a torn ACL he suffered back in 2025. Norman-Lott is getting to the end of his 21-day practice window to be activated from the Reserve/Physically-Unable-to-Perform list. That means the Chiefs might have another key piece coming back soon, which adds another layer to this defensive line equation.
Other Game Day Implications
The Chiefs opted not to use their other permitted practice squad elevation for Week 9. That strongly implies punt returner Nikko Remigio, who was listed as questionable with a hip injury, is expected to play against the Jets. Kansas City did add rookie return man Jacob De Jesus to the practice squad on Wednesday. De Jesus was with the team for training camp, and his signing was seemingly just insurance in case Remigio couldn’t go. But for now, it looks like Remigio is a go.
So, this Sunday against the New York Jets, all eyes will be on Harris and how he steps up. Can he make the most of this third shot and carve out a more permanent spot on this defensive line? With Norman-Lott’s return looming, every snap could be huge for Harris’s future.
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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