NFL News: Andy Reid’s Chiefs part ways with two potential teammates of QB Patrick Mahomes

Kansas City Chiefs are looking to make a strong comeback in the 2025 NFL season, and head coach Andy Reid is finalizing his roster. The Missouri franchise wants to build its team around star Patrick Mahomes in order to compete for the Super Bowl again next season.

Reid knows that to get the best out of each member of the roster, he needs players in peak physical condition. With the necessary depth on the squad, Mahomes could have more options to create scoring opportunities.

The offseason provides an opportunity to optimize the 90-man roster, improving overall performance and meeting the salary cap. In that vein, Reid and the Chiefs have not hesitated to part ways with two offensive players.

Changes in the Chiefs’ roster

The two teammates of Mahomes who were released by the Chiefs are none other than running back Keaontay Ingram and wide receiver Justin Lockhart. Ingram was released due to injury, while Lockhart was removed from the injured list.

Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs

Ingram joined the Chiefs after signing with the practice squad in November 2023. He was able to line up with Mahomes on offense in just one game last season. Lockhart, meanwhile, went undrafted out of San Jose State this year.

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The Chiefs’ intense debut in the 2025 NFL season

This week, the Chiefs’ schedule for the upcoming season was released, and the Missouri franchise will kick off 2025 with a challenging slate. Their season opener is set for September 5 against the Los Angeles Chargers in an international game in São Paulo, Brazil.

In Week 2, they’ll get a rematch of the last Super Bowl when they face the Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead Stadium. As if these two opponents weren’t exciting enough, they’ll also be the first team in NFL history to receive five primetime games in the first eight weeks of the season.