Skip to content

Report: Chiefs cut 2013 4th-rounder Nico Johnson

Denny Medley / USA TODAY Sports

The Kansas City Chiefs waived 2013 fourth-round pick Nico Johnson ahead of the NFL's roster cutdown deadline Saturday, ESPN's Adam Caplan reports.

Johnson failed to carve out a significant role for himself on the Chiefs' defense. The recent injury to Joe Mays created a bit of hope that Johnson would squeak onto the final roster, but apparently the Chiefs have other plans for filling in their linebacker depth.

Daily Newsletter

Get the latest trending sports news daily in your inbox