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Chiefs release eleven players before deadline

Kansas City Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs released the names of the eleven players they released on Monday from the team, leaving the club’s active roster at 78 players.

Each NFL roster must be cut down to a maximum of 75 players by Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 3 p.m.

They must then cut down the roster to 53 players by 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30.

Released:

WR Deon Anthony
DL Jarius Campbell
DT Jermelle Cudjo
WR Weston Dressler
G Otis Hudson
WR Jerrell Jackson
CB Brandon Jones
CB Vernon Kearney
S Jerron McMillian
TE Adam Schlitz
WR Darryl Surgent

Additionally, Safety Sanders Commings was placed on injured reserve.