On Monday, with both Norman-Lott and Smith ruled out for the Chiefs’ matchup against the Commanders, Kansas City elevated defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu and offensive guard C.J. Hanson, providing Reid’s squad with some much-needed depth.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was featured in a viral Terry Bradshaw joke during a recent 'FOX NFL Sunday' panel segment | @EdEastonJr

That resulted in a taunting penalty on Rice, who was possibly trying to throw the ball to an official and didn't realize Martin was in the way. (After the game, Rice said that was the case) Chiefs coach Andy Reid may have wanted to know what happened because Rice made his case, although Reid didn't seem convinced.

On Saturday, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke to the media and reacted to the news. "We liked him well enough to bring him in the first time. ... The more experience he gets, the better he'll be," Reid said. Pole played his college football for the Washington State Cougars. He played two seasons prior at Chabot College.

Josh Simmons is still absent. The Kansas City Chiefs rookie left the team in Week 6, just hours before their win against the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead, where he was designated as out, with his

Tammy Reid, wife of Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, chats with quarterback Patrick Mahomes before KC’s “Monday Night Football” game against the Washington Commanders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 27, 2025. Emily Curiel [email protected]

During Saturday's press conference, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid commented on signing OL Esa Pole to the practice squad | @EdEastonJr

Terry Bradshaw shared a bizarre story in which he confused Andy Reid for a pig dealer in his phone, leaving his Fox Sports co-hosts Michael Strahan and Howie Long speechless on Sunday, Oct. 26.