The Kansas City Chiefs made two somewhat surprising practice-squad elevations ahead of their Wild Card Round matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. On Saturday afternoon, the club announced that wide receiver Daurice Fountain and running back Darwin Thompson have been elevated to the active roster.
The Chiefs are elevating running back Darwin Thompson and wide receiver Daurice Fountain to the active roster vs. the Steelers in the Wild Card Round, according to the NFL’s transactions report.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) January 15, 2022
Fountain, 26, actually began his season as a surprise — when he was one of five receivers to make the Chiefs’ initial 53-man roster.