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SportsBeat KC: Chiefs make a move at quarterback! Relax ... they only added depth

Mississippi quarterback Jordan Ta’amu runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Mississippi quarterback Jordan Ta’amu runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) Associated Press file photo

The Chiefs have a new quarterback. No, there’s nothing wrong with Patrick Mahomes. Ta’amu Jordan was added for position depth. He was off to a terrific start with the St. Louis Battle Hawks of the XFL before that league shut down for the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Now he’s a member of the Chiefs, and beat writer Herbie Teope joined Blair Kerkhoff on SportsBeat KC to break down the acquisition, and talk other Chiefs topics, including moves made by AFC West rivals.

Story links:

Chiefs agree to terms with former XFL quarterback Jordan Ta’amu

Three highlights of new Chiefs quarterback Jordan Ta’amu show his versatility

Mellinger Minutes

This story was originally published March 24, 2020 at 11:17 AM.

Blair Kerkhoff
The Kansas City Star
Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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