After the Kansas City Chiefs spent most of the preseason preparing for undrafted rookie running back Deneric Prince to be the team’s starting kickoff returner, they had to change course when Prince failed to make the 53-man roster. He is now the the team’s practice squad.
While speaking with reporters before Monday afternoon’s practice, special teams coordinator Dave Toub revealed the team’s plan.
Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub confirms that Richie James will serve the team as both it's punt and kick returner.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) September 4, 2023
“Richie, right now, you’ll see him line up there and [go],” Toub revealed.