The Chiefs released defensive tackle Jaye Howard on Saturday, multiple sources confirmed to The Star.
The move comes as a bit of surprise, considering Chiefs coach Andy Reid just gave an update on Howard on Monday, saying he’s doing fine after recent hip surgery.
“He’s actually been rehabbing in Orlando with the surgeon that did his work there, and he’s doing well,” Reid said.
Howard, 28, was limited to eight games in 2016 due to a hip injury that landed him on injured reserve midway through the season. He recorded 23 tackles and a sack and started four games.