Chiefs waive promising rookie DB after preseason finale vs. Seahawks

John Dillon, Chiefs WireSun, August 30, 2026 at 1:03 AM UTC

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According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Kansas City Chiefs are set to waive rookie defensive back Zelmar Vedder after their preseason finale against the Seattle Seahawks.

Vedder signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent earlier this year and competed for a spot in Kansas City's newly rebuilt secondary during training camp and the preseason.

A former Houston Cougar, Vedder will now be subject to the NFL's waiver system as he seeks a new opportunity to earn a roster spot before the regular season kicks off in September.

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Take a look at Wilson's report on the Chiefs' decision to waive Vedder, which was posted to his official Twitter account on August 29:

With Vedder officially out of the equation, Kansas City's defense is finally starting to take shape after a successful three-game preseason slate in which several first-year Chiefs vied for playing time under veteran coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.

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