Chiefs Sign 3 Players To Practice Squad

[JakeF]

Chiefs shuffle practice squad, sign three players
By: Wesley Roesch | September 20, 2017 7:05 am

The Kansas City Chiefs added three players to the practice squad Tuesday.

The team signed running back George Atkinson, defensive back Keith Reaser and defensive tackle Daniel Ross.

To make room for those three, the team released defensive lineman Rickey Hatley and cornerback Taurean Nixon. It also placed offensive tackle Joseph Cheek on injured reserve.

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Chiefs sign RB George Atkinson, DB Keith Reaser and DT Daniel Ross to practice squad. Rickey Hatley & Taurean Nixon released
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Atkinson, 24, is the son of former Raiders safety George Atkinson Jr. Atkinson (III) entered the league as an undrafted free agent for Oakland in 2014 and was released by the team prior to the start of the 2017 season.

Reaser, 26, was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round of the 2014 draft. He has participated in 29 games, starting none.

Ross, 24, entered the league as a UDFA in 2017 and was recently released from the Detroit Lions’ practice squad.

Hatley, 23, came out of Missouri and entered the league as a UDFA in 2017. He spent the preseason with the Houston Texans.

Nixon, 26, was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round in 2015 and has participated in two games.

Cheek, 24, entered the league as a UDFA in 2016 and has been off-and-on with the Chiefs since last November.

Here is the Chiefs’ current practice squad as of Wednesday:

RB George Atkinson
WR Gehrig Dieter
WR Marcus Kemp
TE/FB Orson Charles
OG Damien Mama
OT Isaiah Williams
DT Daniel Ross
OLB Marcus Rush
DB Keith Reaser
S Leon McQuay

[KCrockaholic]

That's actually a pretty good PS. McQuay is talented. Rush is better than Zombo. Kemp is talented. Atkinson is actually pretty decent.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

That's actually a pretty good PS. McQuay is talented. Rush is better than Zombo. Kemp is talented. Atkinson is actually pretty decent.


And I understand they think Mama has a huge upside.

[The Franchise]

Atkinson is fast but hasn't ever done shit in the NFL.

[srvy]

George Atkinson is a hated Raydar from yesteryear, Wonder if any relationship.

[penbrook]

George Atkinson is a hated Raydar from yesteryear, Wonder if any relationship.

It’s his son

[srvy]

I see I bet his Dad is happy for his son but secretly wishing it wasnt KC.

[KChiefs1]

Atkinson is intriguing.


COMBINE RESULTS:
40 YARD DASH: 4.48 SEC
BENCH PRESS: 19 REPS
VERTICAL JUMP: 38.0 INCH
BROAD JUMP: 121.0 INCH
3 CONE DRILL: 7.07 SEC
20 YARD SHUTTLE: 4.46 SEC
60 YARD SHUTTLE: 11.50 SEC


STRENGTHS:
Outstanding timed speed -- has been clocked below 10.4 seconds in the 100 meters. Has kickoff-return experience and returned two for scores as a freshman. Can take it the distance when he gets in the clear. Has plenty of tread on his tires having carried just 153 times at Notre Dame. Has NFL bloodlines.


WEAKNESSES:
Has an upright, linear running style -- exposes himself to some violent hits. Does not convert speed to power. Gears down to cut. Struggles to create on his own. Limited elusiveness and tackle-breaking ability -- too often grounded by the first tackler or ankle tackles. Crude eyes and instincts. Head-scratching career production. Has underachiever traits. Competitiveness and coachability need to be looked into.




GEORGE ATKINSON III

Class: Senior
Hometown: Stockton, CA
High School: Granada
Height / Weight: 6-1½ / 220
Position: Running Back



GEORGE ATKINSON'S PLACE IN THE IRISH RECORD BOOKS

• Single-Game Average Per Rush (Oct. 6, 2012 vs. Miami, Fla., 12.3, 6th)

• Single-Game Kickoff Return Yards (Oct. 22, 2011 vs. USC, 178, 3rd)

• Single-Season Kickoff Return Touchdowns (2011, 2, t-1st)

• Single-Season Kickoff Return Yards (2011, 822, 2nd)

• Single-Season Kickoff Returns (2011, 35, 3rd)

• Single-Season Kickoff/Punt Return Yards (2011, 822, 4th)

GEORGE ATKINSON'S CAREER HIGHS

Points scored: 12, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012

Touchdowns: 2, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012

Rush attempts: 10, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012

Rush yards: 123, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012 (10 carries)

Rush TDs: 2, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012

Long rush: 56, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012

Receptions: 1, Stanford, Oct. 13, 2012; BYU, Oct. 20, 2012; at Purdue, Oct. 1, 2011

Receiving yards: 10, at Purdue, Oct. 1, 2011 (1 receptions)

Long reception: 10, at Purdue, Oct. 1, 2011

Total offense attempts: 10, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012 (10 rush,0 pass)

Total offense yards: 123, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012 (123 rush,0 pass)

All-purpose yards: 178, USC, Oct. 22, 2011

Kick returns: 5, vs Florida State, Dec. 29, 2011; Air Force, Oct. 8, 2011; USC, Oct. 22, 2011

Kick return yards: 178, USC, Oct. 22, 2011 (5 returns)

Long kick return: 96, USC, Oct. 22, 2011

Tackles: 2, at Purdue, Oct. 1, 2011 (1-1)

JUNIOR SEASON (2013): Saw action in 12 regular-season games with four starts at running back ... also served as Notre Dame's top kick returner ... ranked second on the team with 93 carries and 555 rushing yards ... tied Cam McDaniel for the team lead in rushing TDs (three) ... led team with 6.0 yards-per-rush average ... also caught seven passes for 51 yards ... returned 31 kickoffs for 780 yards ... averaged 25.2 yards per kickoff return to rank 25th in the nation ... his school-record 2,136 career kickoff return yards ranks ninth nationally and second amongst juniors ... had a season-high 139 kickoff return yards in the regular season finale at Stanford (Nov. 30) ... had 131 all-purpose yards at Pittsburgh (Nov. 9), including a 41-yard kick return ... season-high 187 all-purpose yard sum against Navy (Nov. 2) included a 41-yard touchdown run and 113 kick return yards ... had a career-high 148 rushing yards on 14 carries with a touchdown against Oklahoma (Sept. 28) including an 80-yard touchdown run, Notre Dame's longest scamper since Oct. 21, 2000 ... racked up 119 kick return yards, and 157 overall, in the win at Purdue (Sept. 14).

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Played in all 13 games for the Irish, proving to be a key asset on special teams ... returned a pair of kickoffs for touchdowns ... tied school record for most kickoff returns for TDs in a season ... named second-team Freshman All-American by Phil Steele and was an honorable mention All-American by SI.com as a kick returner ... averaged 26.1 yards on 35 kickoff returns and ranked 19th nationally ... the 915 kickoff return yards were the most in a season in school history and the 35 kickoff returns were second most in Notre Dame history ... first TD return was an 89-yarder vs. Michigan State ... second TD return was 96-yarder vs. USC ... the return against the Trojans was the fifth-longest in Notre Dame Stadium history and the longest since Julius Jones went 100 yards against Nebraska on Sept. 9, 2000 ... became first Irish player since Allen Rossum in 1997 to have a pair of kick returns for TDs in a season ... became first freshman with two kickoff returns for TDs in a season since Raghib "Rocket" Ismail in 1988 ... averaged season-best 35.6 yards a return against USC, returning five kicks for 178 yards and a TD ... also registered over 100 yards in a game against Michigan State and Air Force ... averaged 26.1 yards a return on the season ... notched rushing TDs as a reserve running back in games against Air Force and Navy ... also recorded nine tackles on special teams to tie for third on team.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated 89th on Rivals.com list of top 100 players nationally ... rushed 172 times for 1,669 yards and 17 TDs in 2010 as running back, wide receiver and defensive back for Granada High School in Livermore, Calif. ... top games featured 206 rushing yards on five carries and three TDs vs. Castro Valley (and a 60-yard punt return for a TD), plus rushing games of 202 yards vs. Amador Valley (TD runs of 26, 68 and 71), 178 vs. Livermore and 177 vs. College Park (also 157 receiving yards in that second-round playoff game) ... named Bay Area News Group athlete of the week after win over Amador Valley ... 41-16 win over Castro Valley included a 79-yard TD run and three Atkinson TDs in the first 90 seconds of the game ... also caught 27 passes for 678 yards and six TDs, including five for 167 and two TDs vs. Sierra ... made 23 tackles and broke up 10 passes as free safety on defense, helping team to 8-5 record after loss to power De La Salle in California high school North Coast Section Division I playoff semifinals as Matadors reached playoffs for first time since 2005 ... scored game-wining TD in second overtime in first playoff game vs. Freedom ... scored on plays of 68, 55 and 65 yards in playoff game vs. College Park ... first-team pick as utility player on all-metro squad ... played in U.S. Army All-American Bowl and served as captain of West team ... first-team all-East Bay Athletic League pick for 2010 at running back and a second-team all-league pick at defensive back ... third-team all-East Bay in 2010 as utility player as selected by Bay Area News Group ... played in Holiday Classic between Sacramento and Bay Area standouts ... selected for Team USA vs. The World all-star game in Austin, Texas ... carried 106 times as junior in 2009 for 965 yards and 10 TDs, caught 13 passes for 260 yards and one TD and had 295 yards in kickoff returns ... scored four TDs in 2009 opener vs. Antioch and later rushed 11 times for 200 yards (TD runs of 65, 80 and 20, plus a 95-yard kickoff return for a TD) vs. Foothill ... second-team all-EBAL defensive back as junior ... had TD runs of 51, 14 and 23 yards as sophomore in 2008 in 56-15 victory over Livermore ... standout in track who earned medals in California state track meet in 100 (third at 10.66) and 200 meters (fourth at 21.46) as sophomore in 2009 ... father is former all-pro Oakland Raider defensive back George Atkinson Jr. who played professionally with Raiders from 1968-77, helped Oakland to Super Bowl XI title and now is part of Raider radio broadcast team ... twin brother Josh will be a junior in 2013 ... played for coach Tim Silva at Granada High School ... son of George Atkinson and Michelle Martin.

[scho63]

That's actually a pretty good PS. McQuay is talented. Rush is better than Zombo. Kemp is talented. Atkinson is actually pretty decent.

You named 3 of the guys I like as well; Kemp, McQuay and Rush.

[kccrow]

You named 3 of the guys I like as well; Kemp, McQuay and Rush.

I thought Deiter looked like a guy worth putting some time into too. We'll see though.

[DaneMcCloud]

I see I bet his Dad is happy for his son but secretly wishing it wasnt KC.

I would imagine that's he's happy that his son is employed

[Meatloaf]

I thought Deiter looked like a guy worth putting some time into too. We'll see though.

I'm with you, Crow. I thought Deiter looked like a guy who just knew how to get open despite his rather lackluster speed. I think he's just got the knack for finding the open spots on the field.

[Tribal Warfare]

Atkinson is fast but hasn't ever done shit in the NFL.

The coaching staff believes they can "fix"

[Simply Red]

who?

[ChiefGator]

And I understand they think Mama has a huge upside.

What did you say about my Mama!?

At least you didn't talk about her backside... but I'm not sure where the upside is.

[KChiefs1]

I wonder how Atkinson is looking?

[farmerchief]

He sounds like a brother to Kniles Davis.

[rico]

That's actually a pretty good PS. McQuay is talented. Rush is better than Zombo. Kemp is talented. Atkinson is actually pretty decent.

I agree and heck, I didn't mind what I saw from Dieter.