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Gehrig Dieter lifts Chiefs over Falcons with second half TD reception

Has he finally earned his way into the heart of Andy Reid?

This is the hope of players around him, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his family, in terms of wide receiver Gehrig Dieter making the 53-man roster for Kansas City. The underrated weapon from South Bend, Ind., has worked tirelessly the last two years to try and make the active roster.

After his performance in a 28-14 win for the Chiefs over the Falcons in week two of preseason action for the National Football League, maybe Reid’s eyes have opened to the young man the team refers to as “sheep dog.