KC Chiefs add WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette to practice squad

The Kansas City Chiefs added wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette to their practice squad on Oct. 21, according to Chiefs Digest’s Matt Derrick.

The Kansas City Chiefs pounced on another recently released player, adding wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette to their practice squad. The Chicago Bears cut the Iowa alum on Oct. 18, after a detrimental tenure with the team. Chiefs Digest’s Matt Derrick reported Smith-Marsette’s addition and his presence at Friday’s practice.

Smith-Marsette started the preseason with the Minnesota Vikings, who drafted him 157th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. After the Vikings released him, the Bears then added Smith-Marsette to their team. He only has one catch for 15 yards on four targets.

Fans will recognize Smith-Marsette’s name after his costly performance against the Vikings on Oct. 9. His illegal block in the back penalty negated a 52-yard touchdown run by quarterback Justin Fields. Then, Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler stripped Smith-Marsette, taking the ball for a game-sealing touchdown.

At only 23 years old, Smith-Marsette still has time to grow and prove himself in the NFL. But, being on his third team in as many months is not a great sign. Also, there were some character concerns during his time in Chicago.

Smith-Marsette is certainly not the wide receiver addition Chiefs fans wanted to see, especially with Odell Beckahm Jr.’s free agency rumors pointing to Kansas City. The Chiefs also already have four wide receivers on the practice squad. You can never have too much of a good thing, but wide receivers taking up a third of the practice squad is too much.