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Chiefs elevate QB Kyle Shurmur to active roster; release De’Anthony Thomas

According to the team’s official Twitter account, the Kansas City Chiefs have elevated rookie quarterback Kyle Shurmur to the active roster.

We have released De'Anthony Thomas and Terrell McClain.

DT Mike Pennel has been signed.

QB Kyle Shurmur is elevated to the 53-man roster.

We've also added DT Braxton Hoyett to the practice squad. pic.twitter.com/dydlBZxIUj— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 22, 2019

To make room for Shurmur, the Chiefs released wide receiver/kick returner De’Anthony Thomas. Shurmur’s practice squad spot was taken up by defensive tackle Braxton Hoyett, who was released from the practice squad just a week ago.