Chiefs release running back C.J. Spiller for the third time in two weeks

The Chiefs have once again released running back C.J. Spiller, sources told The Star on Saturday.

The move creates room on the 53-man roster for running back Akeem Hunt, who the Chiefs like as a multi-phase special teamer. Hunt was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad before their season opener against New England.

Spiller, 29, was released at the 53-man roster deadline to create a spot for cornerback Steven Nelson. He was quickly re-signed and released again on the day of the Chiefs' season opener so the club wouldn't have to guarantee his contract for 2017.

Spiller, however, was re-signed again the next day. But with the team looking to get more special teams production out of the No. 3 running back, he was released again.

Spiller knows the offense and had a nice preseason. If something were to happen to one of their top three backs — Kareem Hunt, Charcandrick West and Akeem Hunt — a fourth tour of duty with the Chiefs would not be out of the question, provided he isn't picked up elsewhere.

This story was originally published September 16, 2017 at 11:34 AM with the headline "Chiefs release running back C.J. Spiller for the third time in two weeks."