However, with Kareem Hunt's stellar debut in the opener, the Chiefs have opted to promote fellow running back Akeem Hunt to the roster in favor of Spiller due to his contribution on special teams. The year-old will now look for a new opportunity. The Chiefs dropped Spiller in advance of Week 1, but that move was made by the team in order to avoid owing the veteran back a guaranteed contract for the season.
He'll now rejoin the backup RB mix alongside Charcandrick West and behind rookie starter Kareem Hunt, who starred in Thursday's season opener. The Chiefs have released Spiller in advance of Thursday night's game against the Patriots. The Chiefs' Week 1 backfield will thus be headed by rookie Kareem Hunt, with Charcandrick West also in the mix to work in a complementary role, while fullback Anthony Sherman is also on hand.
Per Terez A. Paylor of the Kansas City Star, Spiller could potentially be re-signed to a non-guaranteed deal in the coming days.
The Chiefs have re-signed Spiller , Terez A. Spiller was temporarily let go by the Chiefs, but whether they had eyes on another running back move, or Saturday's transaction was procedural, Spiller is back in the fold to provide backfield depth and experience behind Kareem Hunt and Charcandrick West. Spiller was released by the Chiefs on Saturday, Terez A.
This is one of the more surprising transactions on cutdown day, as the Chiefs are thin at running back after losing Spencer Ware knee for the season.
The team may end up bringing Spiller back after Week 1 -- a common move used with veterans to avoid guaranteeing a portion of their contracts. It's also possible the Chiefs simply prefer to comb the waiver wire or free agency for other options for the No. Kareem Hunt and Charcandrick West are the only tailbacks on the current roster. Spiller's roster spot seemed in question with four running backs to fill three spots on the roster, but Ware's injury opens the door for a slight role on Sundays.
Spiller has proven himself a capable option out of the backfield, but he's only expected to fight for scraps with Charcandrick West, while Kareem Hunt should receive the largest increase in workload.
Spiller rushed for 10 yard and caught a three-yard pass in Friday's preseason loss to Seattle. Spiller's numbers don't jump out, but Spencer Ware crumpling onto the field and being carted out does. The veteran Spiller has never really found a niche after being an outstanding special teams and space player at Clemson. If there's ever a system that can utilize his skills, it's Kansas City's.
Even if Ware misses time, Spiller still faces competition from Kareem Hunt and Charcandrick West - so it's too early to get too excited. At the same time, Spiller has averaged 4. Spiller compiled six carries for 27 yards and gathered in his only target for 16 yards during Saturday's preseason win at Cincinnati.
Spiller followed a two-snap stint from Spencer Ware and a lengthier run from rookie Kareem Hunt, taking the field for the first time midway through the second quarter. Although Spiller's first touch doubled as a yard run and his second was a yard catch, only one, a yard scamper, escaped the range of minus-five to three yards.
No matter, he easily surpassed his preseason Week 1 line -- two rushes for nine yards and one reception for two yards -- yet remains third on the RB depth chart. If Charcandrick West replicates his yard, second-half outburst at any point moving forward, Spiller could begin to fall out of favor in the Chiefs ' backfield.
Spiller rushed twice for nine yards, secured his sole target for two yards and totaled 24 yards on his sole kickoff return in Friday's preseason loss to the 49ers.
Spiller is vying for a roster spot on a crowded running back depth chart that already features the trio of Spencer Ware, Charcandrick West and promising third-round pick Kareem Hunt, but his dynamic return skills could ultimately get him past the finish line.
The veteran got off to a strong start in that regard in the opener with a solid showing on his one kickoff runback, while also doing nothing to hurt his cause in his relatively limited opportunities from scrimmage. Spiller will look to keep building his case against the Bengals in the Chiefs ' second preseason contest.
Spiller could earn a spot on the Chiefs ' man roster even if the team keeps only three running backs, Blair Kerkhoff of The Kansas City Star reports. The veteran has reportedly shown impressive explosiveness during the early stages of training camp, highlighted by a yard touchdown reception during Saturday's practice.
As a result, it's not out of the question for the Chiefs to make room for Spiller, especially if Charcandrick West ankle remains limited through most of camp. It seems unlikely that either Spencer Ware or Kareem Hunt would be on the outside looking in for a roster spot, so West would be the presumptive casualty if Spiller is able to make the cut.
Spiller believes he can revitalize his career in Kansas City, Terez A. Once viewed as an upper-tier fantasy back, Spiller has been a major disappointment the last two seasons. He's bounced around among the Saints, Jets and Seahawks during that span, playing in 19 games and averaging just 3. Not so much. On Friday, the Chiefs signed the former Buffalo Bills running back in an apparent attempt to kick the tires on the now-veteran back to see what might be left of a once very promising career.
The Chiefs have signed RB C. Paylor TerezPaylor February 24, However, Spiller failed to fully live up to the hype. He enjoyed a banner year when Fred Jackson was injured in with over 1, yards from scrimmage but he never again came close to those numbers and soon found himself out of Buffalo. The Saints signed Spiller to a four-year deal in , but it only took one year before he was a healthy inactive on the roster. The Saints released him early last season.
From there, the Seattle Seahawks and the New York Jets both took a flier on Spiller, but he failed to take advantage of those opportunities as well. I have a great appreciation for the Chiefs organization and how they've handled everything this season. They gave me an explanation every time they made a move.
When they cut him again, on Sept. For the next month, he split his time between South Carolina and Florida, where his year-old daughter, Shania, lives with her mother. He enjoyed picking her up from school and watching her perform in a play.
It was nice to be on normal dad duty. When in South Carolina, he stayed on a strict schedule that mirrored what he might be doing with an NFL team, with a few twists. On Monday and Tuesday mornings, his trainer guided him through pro-style workouts. On Wednesdays, he did pilates. On Thursdays, he enjoyed an off day. And then on Friday, he worked on agility drills and cardio.
On Oct. Spiller's agent called and told him to pack a bag. The Chiefs signed Spiller the following day. I'm one play away from getting the call. I'm not in South Carolina to sit around and do nothing.
If I wanted to just sit around, I would have told my agent to file paperwork and retired. Spiller got two carries, totaling zero yards, on that Thursday night game against the Raiders.
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