The Kansas City Chiefs made several key roster moves ahead of their Week 16 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Day. The Chiefs released frustrating news Saturday when they ruled out three offensive skilled players and their starting left tackle, Donovan Smith, for Monday’s game.

Wide receivers Kadarius Toney and Mecole Hardman won’t play the Raiders. Running back Jerick McKinnon was placed on injured reserve Sunday. The Chiefs announced a few roster moves to compensate for the players they ruled out Saturday.

We have signed Practice Squad player RB La’Mical Perine to an active roster contract.
 
We have activated Practice Squad players NT Mike Pennel and WR Montrell Washington via Standard Elevation.
 
We have placed RB Jerick McKinnon on Reserve/Injured. pic.twitter.com/hzmH82JXdM

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 24, 2023

The Kansas City Chiefs sign a running back
According to a statement by the Chiefs, the team signed running back La’Mical Perine to the 53-man roster. He had been on the practice squad since August. The Chiefs activated nose tackle Mike Pennel and wide receiver Montrell Washington.

The New York Jets drafted Perine in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He’s spent time with the Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles. Perine has 264 yards on 73 carries for two touchdowns in his NFL career.