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Chiefs Sign Veteran Emmanuel Ogbah to One-Year Deal

The move brings a familiar, experienced edge rusher into training camp to shore up thin pass-rush depth and force a preseason roster competition.

Overview

  • The Chiefs announced a one-year contract with defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah on Tuesday, Aug. 11, adding him to the 90-man training-camp roster.
  • Kansas City expects Ogbah to compete for a rotational backup role behind established starter George Karlaftis rather than step in as a full-time starter.
  • The team has not disclosed guaranteed money and multiple outlets describe the deal as a modest, late-summer depth signing consistent with past short-term additions.
  • Ogbah is a 10-year veteran with 48 career sacks, but he comes off a down 2025 season with the Jaguars (13 games, 38% snaps, 0.5 sacks), which tempers expectations for immediate pass-rush impact.
  • The signing gives coach Steve Spagnuolo a veteran who knows his system, provides leadership for younger edges and creates a clearer preseason test ahead of final 53-man cuts.