Chiefs Kingdom, say hello to the newest member of your running back room: DeAndre Washington.
Kansas City announced the signing of the former Raiders RB on Wednesday morning, adding him to a group that returns Damien Williams, Darwin Thompson and Darrel Williams from the Super Bowl LIV-winning squad from last season.
It remains to be seen what the team will do about LeSean McCoy and Spencer Ware, who are both still on the free agent market, but Washington is more than capable of stepping in and making an impact right away.
Known for his dual-threat ability out of the backfield, Washington, 27, played in all 16 games for the first time in his career in 2019. He started in three of those contests, and finished the year with 108 carries for 387 rushing yards and three touchdowns, as well as 36 receptions for 292 yards.
He was drafted by the Raiders in the fifth round out of Texas Tech in 2016.
In regards to how the move could affect the Chiefs' draft plans, NFL Network's James Palmer indicated another addition at the position could still happen.
Other news we're monitoring around the NFL on Wednesday:
» The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a deal with former XFL cornerback Josh Hawkins. Hawkins, 27, tallied 11 tackles, four passes defensed and two interceptions in five games with the Dallas Renegades. Hawkins also spent time with the Packers for two seasons after signing as an undrafted free agent in 2016.
»Chicago Bears defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris signed his one-year contract tender, the team announced. He's been with the team since 2016 when he signed as an undrafted free agent out of UTEP.
» The Detroit Lion have released tight end Paul Butler, receiver Jonathan Duhart and linebacker Steve Longa.
