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Chiefs News: XFL QB Jordan Ta'amu Agrees to Reported 1-Year Contract

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Super Bowl LIV MVP Patrick Mahomes has a new backup.

Jordan Ta'amu, who was last the starting quarterback for the St. Louis BattleHawks in the XFL, has agreed to a deal with the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs, his agent Kenny Zuckerman relayed on Monday.

Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reported the contract is for one year.

The former Ole Miss quarterback excelled in five games for the BattleHawks before the XFL's 2020 reboot season was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic:

Ta'amu finished with 1,050 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions as a passer.