Chiefs Waive RB ShunDerrick Powell After Drafting Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson

Overview

• The Chiefs waived running back ShunDerrick Powell on Wednesday, according to the NFL transactions log cited by local reporters.
• The move followed Kansas City selecting Nebraska rusher Emmett Johnson in the 2026 NFL Draft, adding fresh competition at running back.
• Powell had signed a reserve/future contract in January after a stint with the Eagles as an undrafted rookie, which secured only an offseason spot.
• The same log noted an international roster exemption for tackle Chukwuebuka Godrick, a mechanism that lets the team carry an extra development player from the NFL’s global program.
• Depth chart decisions now shift to offseason workouts and training camp, when Kansas City must cut to a 53-man roster.