In recent years, the Chiefs have had some success taking low-risk fliers on versatile running backs.
On Friday, the decided to take a chance on another, as the club announced the signing of former first-round draft pick C.J. Spiller.
Spiller, 29, joins Spencer Ware, Charcandrick West, Jamaal Charles and Darrin Reaves as running backs currently under contract for 2017. All except Charles, a third-round pick in 2008, were signed as inexpensive free agents.
The cap-starved Chiefs could still create $6.87 million in cap room by releasing Charles, who only logged 14 touches in a second-consecutive injury-shortened season.