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Chiefs release long snapper Brandon Hartson

The Chiefs released long-snapper Brandon Hartson on Thursday, according to the NFL’s daily transaction report.

The Chiefs signed Hartson to a reserve-futures contract in January. They now have only two long snappers on the roster in James Winchester and Jorgen Hus.

▪ Tight end Sean McGrath, who is coming out of retirement, cleared waivers on Thursday. He is free to sign with any team.

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This story was originally published April 16, 2015 at 5:24 PM with the headline "Chiefs release long snapper Brandon Hartson."

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