Even for passionate Kansas City Chiefs fans, the name Deon Yelder is likely to draw a blank stare. After all, it’s not uncommon for players on the practice squad or even the inactive part of the active roster to turn over on a regular basis, as general manager Brett Veach wants to see a variety of players on the scout team and in drills during the season. It is a never-ending process to stock the most talent, top to bottom.
Yelder is now a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was given a major bonus—$90K—by the New Orleans Saints after the 2017 draft but failed to make the active roster.