The Kansas City Chiefs just announced reserve linebacker Cam Jones is back, re-signing after more than a year away from the club. This move wasn’t just a simple addition though, they waived rookie defensive end Anthony Dunn to make room for him on the roster.
Jones Is Back, And What He Brings
Dude, Cam Jones is officially back in red and gold, rocking No. 45 this time around! He spent the 2025 season with the Jets and this offseason with the Giants, but he’s a familiar face who played 38 games for the Chiefs back in 2023 and 2024. If you remember his first stint, he was a special teams *force*. In 2024, he finished with the fourth-most special teams snaps on the entire team, making him a crucial, gritty contributor. Across both regular and postseason, Jones stacked up 38 tackles and even got a quarterback hit. Last season with the Jets, he appeared in 10 games and logged five tackles. This isn’t just a sentimental signing, it’s about bringing back a known quantity who can make an immediate impact in a specific area.
The Linebacker Room Was Begging For Help
Let’s be real, the linebacker room in Kansas City has been looking a little thin, and Jones’ return addresses some real needs. Veteran Drue Tranquill is sidelined right now with back spasms, keeping him out of practice. While second-year linebacker Jeffrey Bassa recovered quickly from a groin injury and looked good in the preseason opener, the big one is the offseason departure of Leo Chenal. That left the position much thinner than fans are comfortable with. Bringing Jones back, especially with his special teams prowess and experience, is a smart play to bolster that depth. And yeah, Dunn, the undrafted rookie from Toledo who was wearing No. 94 this preseason, ended up being the odd man out. You gotta think the recent signing of veteran defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah played a role in that decision too, pushing Dunn down the depth chart.
What’s at stake here is bolstering a critical position group that’s been hit with injuries and departures. Jones might not be a starter, but his return means an immediate boost to special teams and some much needed experienced depth at linebacker. Let’s see him fly around in No. 45!
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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