He thought he would help Bo Nix. Instead, Samaje Perine turned into key reserve for Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine (34) dives forward while being tackled by Buffalo Bills safety Cole Bishop (24) near the end of the NFL AFC Championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Bills by a score of 32-29. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)NEW ORLEANS — Samaje Perine is not the kind of guy who has to go around wearing a name tag. He has a beard that could double as an Eagle’s nest. And he’s easy to recognize on the field with legs that should come with mudflaps.

Broncos fans became acquainted with Perine in 2023 as the veteran running back who turned into a favorite third-down target and a two-minute weapon for Russell Wilson. He…