KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chris Jones ’change of position and the development of some younger players made Taco Charlton dispensable and the Kansas City bosses released the veteran defensive final on Monday. The Chiefs have reached the limit of 80 NFL players.
“Taco will play in the league,” coach Andy Reid said. “He ‘s too good a player not to. He just didn’t work in that case.
“The way these cuts are set is a little different than in years past. You have to make those decisions [earlier]. Obviously, it was a difficult decision. I hope he hooks up with someone or eventually comes back here. “
Jones plays primarily on defense after changing offense and has two sacks in two preseason games. Chiefs are also pleased with the progress of winger Mike Danna and Tim Ward.
Charlton joined the Chiefs last season after two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and one with the Miami Dolphins. He played in seven games as a backup with two sacks before a broken ankle ended his season prematurely.
Charlton, the Cowboys ’first-round draft pick in 2017, had nine sacks in three NFL seasons before joining the Chiefs.
The Chiefs also cut two veterans, safety Will Parks and offensive lineman Bryan Witzmann, and younger quarterback Anthony Gordon and defenseman Riley Cole.