For the first time, rookie safety Leon McQuay III is a member of the Chiefs’ 53-man roster. The next step could be inclusion on the active roster for Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
If that happens, McQuay said he’s prepared. As a practice-squad member this year, McQuay has worked against some of the NFL’s best offensive players — his teammates.
“I feel like it’s pretty good work because it’s the first (team) offense,” McQuay said. “You’re getting to see real talent.”
McQuay trusts that experience will pay off if his number is called. His elevation occurred earlier this week when safety Steven Terrell was placed on injured reserve with dislocated finger that requires surgery.