The Kansas City Chiefs expanded their roster depth on November 5, 2026, by signing veteran wide receiver Jerrod ‘Bub’ Means to the team’s practice squad. This addition comes as the organization deals with a series of injuries that have hampered its receiving corps throughout the first half of the 2026 NFL regular season.
Strengthening the Receiving Core
The arrival of Means, first reported by Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 in Houston, comes as the Chiefs look to bolster their wide receiver depth during the 2026 NFL regular season. Kansas City has been forced to manage a persistent string of injuries among its wide receivers, a reality that has tested the team’s overall depth chart. By adding a player with professional experience, the front office is providing head coach Andy Reid with additional personnel options as the season moves into its second half. Means enters the Kansas City system after a brief stint with the Cleveland Browns earlier this year. His professional journey began as a fifth-round selection by the New Orleans Saints in the 2024 NFL Draft, where he spent two seasons playing in the Big Easy. While he has demonstrated potential, his professional development has been complicated by injuries that have sidelined him at various points since entering the league.
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A Collegiate Track Record
Before transitioning to the professional ranks, Means was a well-traveled collegiate athlete. His path through the NCAA included stints with the Tennessee Volunteers, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, and the Pittsburgh Panthers. Over the course of his college career, he recorded more than 1,500 receiving yards and tallied 10 touchdowns. While those collegiate statistics highlight his capability as a playmaker, the transition to the NFL has proven to be a different challenge. The Chiefs are betting that a period of acclimation within Andy Reid’s offensive scheme will allow Means to fight for elevation from the practice squad. According to Chiefs Wire, fans should expect to see Means compete for elevation from the practice squad to the active roster should the team’s injury situation fail to improve in the coming weeks.
The Competitive Stakes
The signing is a pragmatic response to the volatility of an NFL season. Injuries to key targets often force teams to rely on practice squad players who can quickly assimilate into complex playbooks. The Chiefs are currently operating with the expectation that Means will need time to adjust to the specific timing and route-running requirements of their offense before he becomes a viable candidate for game-day elevation. With injuries testing the team’s depth through the first half of the 2026 NFL regular season, the immediate focus of the coaching staff remains on managing the health of the existing roster.
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