KC Chiefs could make another play for Eno Benjamin

If Brett Veach wants, he’s got another opportunity to land running back Eno Benjamin who is back on waivers from the Texans.

Earlier this season, the Kansas City Chiefs were among the teams that had submitted a waiver claim—albeit a failed one—for running back Eno Benjamin. Now it appears general manager Brett Veach will get another chance to bring Benjamin to the Chiefs if he still wants to make an attempt.

The Houston Texans will reportedly release Benjamin, per NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, on Tuesday which means Benjamin will hit the NFL’s waiver wire for the second time in the regular season.

Benjamin began this season with the Arizona Cardinals, the Chiefs’ opponent in Week 1 of this season, but was released in the middle of the year. Subsequently, he was claimed by four teams—including the New Orleans Saints, Chiefs, and Seattle Seahawks—but it was Houston that won due to their poor record.

Moving forward, the Saints have little reason to add a veteran back given their current position in the basement of the NFC South. However, the Seahawks remain in play for a postseason berth in the NFC and their record of 7-6 would place them above the Chiefs in the waiver order. It’s also possible that another team enters the fray or that the Veach decides to sit this one out. Remember the Chiefs already added Melvin Gordon after missing out on Benjamin the first time.

Benjamin had 70 carries for 299 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Cardinals earlier this year to go with 24 catches for 184 yards through the air all in 10 games played. For Houston, however, he was barely used and had only 1 yard from scrimmage on 3 touches total in 2 games.