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Kansas City Chiefs 53-man roster projection leaves Carlos Hyde out

By Lyle Graversen

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 24: Kansas City Chiefs players prepare to run out of the tunnel prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Arrowhead Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 24: Kansas City Chiefs players prepare to run out of the tunnel prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Arrowhead Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 17: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers during a preseason game on August 17, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 17: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers during a preseason game on August 17, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Quarterbacks

On The Active Roster: Patrick Mahomes, Chad Henne

Practice Squad: Kyle Shurmur

Cut: Chase Litton

This one seems pretty cut and dry to me. Everyone on the planet knows that Patrick Mahomes is the starter. Chad Henne’s role as the primary backup and veteran presence on the sideline and in meeting rooms is also a lock. Last season the Chiefs just kept those two on the active roster and I believe that will be the play again this year.

While I thought Chase Litton looked better in the first two preseason games, the Chiefs have consistently played undrafted rookie Kyle Shurmur ahead of him in the preseason. Shurmur did look much better than Litton on Saturday against the 49ers and it seems clear at this point that the Chiefs are committed to giving him a chance. Look for Shurmur to land on the practice squad and be given a chance to continue to develop under Andy Reid.

We could debate Shurmur versus Litton more, but ultimately if things go as expected it shouldn’t matter who the practice squad quarterback is. If Mahomes stays healthy, the Chiefs have their quarterback spot taken care of for the next decade. The rest is simply who fills out the roster.

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