Chiefs to re-sign Jerick McKinnon RB returning to Kansas City on one-year deal per report
The have added another man to their backfield. According to a , is returning to the fold, and is signing a one-year deal to remain in Kansas City.McKinnon played just 19 percent of offensive snaps for the Chiefs during the regular season, but emerged as their best option in the backfield during their playoff run. In three postseason games, he carried 34 times for 150 yards while also catching 14 pa ses for 165
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Travis D'Arnaud Jersey ' running back room, along with newly-signed . McKinnon has largely worked as a pa s-catching specialist throughout his career, and seems likely to be involved on third downs, the two-minute offense, and other pa sing situations. Given his skill set, Jones seems a fit for short-yardage and goal-line opportunities, while Edwards-Helaire could operate as the team's option on base downs. The Kansas City offense is likely to look different this season than it previously has during the era after the team traded
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