Chiefs waive three to sign trio of tryout players from rookie minicamp
Arrowhead Pride • • sports
Key Points:
- The Kansas City Chiefs signed three standout tryout players—WR Xavier Loyd, DB Marlen Sewell, and OT Kahlil Benson—to their 90-man offseason roster following their rookie minicamp.
- Xavier Loyd, a wide receiver from Missouri and Illinois State, impressed with 66 catches, 912 yards, and six touchdowns in 2024, and has solid physical measurables including a 4.50-second 40-yard dash.
- Defensive back Marlen Sewell from Vanderbilt recorded 102 tackles over five years and demonstrated strong athleticism with a 4.48-second 40-yard dash and a 36-inch vertical jump.
- Offensive tackle Kahlil Benson from Indiana, ranked 29th among tackles, brings significant size at 6'6" and 321 pounds, with 33 career starts and notable arm length and hand size.
- To accommodate these new additions, the Chiefs waived several players from their roster, making room for the tryout signees.
