On May 20, the Kansas City Chiefs announced the signing of veteran blocking tight end John Phillips to the roster. Eight days later, the front office and coaching staff have apparently seen all there is to see with news coming that they are releasing Phillips on Tuesday, per NFL reporter Adam Caplan.
The Chiefs originally brought in Phillips after releasing cornerback Dontae Johnson to fight for a spot at tight end, a place where the competition is wide open—and perhaps concerning to some fans. The lack of experience after Travis Kelce on the depth chart is surprising, at least, and Phillips represented a well-traveled veteran who could potentially fill a void, primarily as a pass blocker.