CARSON STEELE NEWS

Loses grip on role Steele rushed the ball twice for six yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Chargers. He added one reception on three targets for zero yards.

Impact Steele started the game but lost a fumble on the first drive and was ineffective across the team's first three possessions. Kareem Hunt took over as the team's lead back while Steele did not record a touch after the first quarter, though he was targeted once shortly after halftime. Hunt did well in the role, so it wouldn't be a surprise if he has permanently moved past Steele on the depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Carson Steele Reveals Needed Improvements Following his first start in the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele admits that there are some things he need to clean up.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reid Reacts to Carson Steele: 'Not Bad!' Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was pleased with Carson Steele’s performance against the Atlanta Falcons.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Chiefs' Carson Steele shines in first start as family watches from sister’s wedding

Rookie RB Carson Steele had a good excuse for missing his sister's wedding: He was making his first NFL start, which his family watched from...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Carson Steele's first NFL start for Chiefs includes missing sister's wedding, pet alligator Crocky-J cameo Carson Steele made his first NFL start on Sunday against the Falcons, but it wasn’t the only major family moment going on for the Steele cla...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • NYPOST.COM

Racks up 17 carries in Week 3 win Steele rushed 17 times for 72 yards while catching one of two targets for two yards in Sunday's 22-17 win over the Falcons.

Impact In the first game since Isiah Pacheco (fibula) suffered an injury that's expected to keep him sidelined for six-to-eight weeks, Steele got 19 combined carries and targets compared to 10 for Samaje Perine, who finished with 40 scrimmage yards. Steele had two carries from inside the five-yard line on the first drive of the third quarter but failed to convert on either one as the Chiefs settled for a field goal to take a 16-14 lead. Kansas City could add reinforcements to the backfield, as Kareem Hunt's an option to be elevated from the practice squad as soon as Week 4 against the Chargers and Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) is eligible to come off the reserve/non-football illness list the following week. As things stand, Steele appears in line to handle the bulk of the backfield work again in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up 17 carries in Week 3 win Steele rushed 17 times for 72 yards while catching one of two targets for two yards in Sunday's 22-17 win over the Falcons.

Impact In the first game since Isiah Pacheco (fibula) suffered an injury that's expected to keep him sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, Steele got 19 combined carries and targets compared to 10 for Samaje Perine, who finished with 40 yards from scrimmage. Steele had two carries from inside the five-yard line on the first drive of the third quarter but failed to convert on either one as the Chiefs settled for a field goal to take a 16-14 lead. Kansas City could add reinforcements to the backfield, as Kareem Hunt's an option to be elevated from the practice squad as soon as Week 4 against the Chargers and Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) is eligible to come off the reserve/non-football illness list the following week. As things stand, Steele appears in line to handle the bulk of the backfield work again Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carson Steele's Family Watching His First Chiefs Start vs. Falcons Was a Special Moment Steele started in place of injured running back Isiah Pacheco on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Can Chiefs 'Trust' In Carson Steele? Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy says there is a lot of confidence in rookie running back Carson Steele to step up with Is...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Can Chiefs 'Trust' In Carson Steele? Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy says there is a lot of confidence in rookie running back Carson Steele to step up with Is...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chiefs' Carson Steele vs. Samaje Perrine: Next Man Up? The Kansas City Chiefs could have a player step up big while their starting running back is out with an injury.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Set for first crack at No. 1 role Steele appears set to get the first chance at the No. 1 role in Kansas City's backfield in Week 3 versus the Falcons, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.

Impact Steele will look to step up in the absence of Isiah Pacheco (fibula/ankle) after Pacheco was diagnosed with a fractured fibula Monday. Steele turned seven carries into 24 yards in Week 2 versus the Bengals and he's produced 27 yards on nine rushes through two games this season. Head coach Andy Reid said Monday that Steele will "have to step it up there and in that role" and that "this will be a good challenge for him." The 21-year-old will not be the team's only option in the backfield as veteran Samaje Perine will likely also see an uptick in usage after playing nine of the team's 65 offensive snaps in Week 2, though Perine's value is more evident in the passing game.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

2024 NFL fantasy football waiver wire, Week 3: Derek Carr, Carson Steele among top targets Which players should you scoop up to give your fantasy team a boost heading into Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season? Dan Parr provides a list of...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • NFL.COM

Fantasy football: Geno Smith, Carson Steele among top add/drops for Week 3 Geno Smith and Carson Steele are among UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler’s fantasy football waiver wire priorities for Week 3 of the 2024...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Isiah Pacheco Injury Update Opens Door for Samaje Perine, Carson Steele in Fantasy Football Should fantasy football managers add Samaje Perine or Carson Steele on the waiver wire following Isiah Pacheco’s injury.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Isiah Pacheco Injury Update Opens Door for Samaje Perine, Carson Steele in Fantasy Football Should fantasy football managers add Samaje Perine or Carson Steele on the waiver wire following Isiah Pacheco’s injury.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Larger workload could await Steele carried seven times for 24 yards while playing 14 of the Chiefs' 65 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-25 win over the Bengals.

Impact Steele is now averaging just 3.0 yards through his first nine NFL carries, but the undrafted rookie out of UCLA could nonetheless be headed for an expanded profile in the Kansas City offense in the weeks to come with lead back Isiah Pacheco (fibula/ankle) expected to land on injured reserve, according to Charles Goldman of AToZSports.com. Along with Steele, Samaje Perine -- who played nine of 65 snaps in Week 2 -- should take on extra work, though the Chiefs may prefer to deploy Perine as more of a change-of-pace or passing-down back. Kansas City will almost certainly add another running back or two to the 53-man roster before Sunday's game in Atlanta to help replace Pacheco, making it difficult to project what exactly Steele's role might look like.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Larger workload could await Steele carried seven times for 24 yards while playing 14 of Kansas City's 65 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-25 win over the Bengals.

Impact Steele is averaging just 3.0 yards over his first nine NFL carries, but the undrafted rookie out of UCLA could nonetheless be headed for an expanded role in the offense with Isiah Pacheco (fibula/ankle) expected to land on injured reserve, according to Charles Goldman of AToZSports.com. Along with Steele, Samaje Perine -- who played nine of 65 snaps in Week 2 -- should take on extra work, though Kansas City may prefer to limit Perine to a passing-down role. The team will almost certainly add another running back or two to the 53-man roster before Sunday's game in Atlanta to help replace Pacheco, making it difficult to project what Steele's workload might look like.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes twice in NFL debut Steele logged two carries for three yards during Thursday's 27-20 win over the Ravens.

Impact Steele also returned one kickoff for 28 yards. The undrafted rookie played just five offensive snaps Week 1 despite Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) not being available behind starter Isaiah Pacheco, but there's room for Steele's involvement to grow as he better acclimates to the Chiefs' offense. Edwards-Helaire won't be eligible to come off the reserve/non-football injury list until at least Week 5, so Steele will get another opportunity to handle a key depth role Week 2 versus the Bengals.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could mix in more with CEH out Steele could see significant playing time early in the season, starting with Thursday's game against the Ravens, as teammate Clyde Edwards-Helaire will miss at least four weeks aft...

Impact Steele profiles as the third option in Kansas City's backfield behind Isiah Pacheco and Samaje Perine, though Perine has been with the team for only two weeks and thus may not be available in all situations. Steele made the 53-man roster after a strong training camp and preseason.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Analyst Praises Carson Steele but Has Interesting Take About Chiefs Role Carson Steele beat the odds and made the Chiefs' roster, but what exactly will his role be as a rookie in KC?

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • SI.COM

Earns spot on initial roster Steele has a spot on Kansas City's initial 53-man roster, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 225-pound undrafted rookie was a preseason standout, taking 11 carries for 87 yards and two touchdowns. The Chiefs list him at fullback on their depth chart -- and coach Andy Reid mentioned the possibility of using him in that role -- but Steele mostly lined up as a lone running back during the preseason. There's potential to earn snaps and touches early on, as Kansas City has a weak group of running backs beyond Isiah Pacheco and could do some shuffling in the coming days to work out the other backup spots.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns spot on initial roster Steele has a spot on Kansas City's initial 53-man roster, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 225-pound undrafted rookie was a preseason standout, taking 11 carries for 87 yards and two touchdowns. The team lists him at fullback on its depth chart, and coach Andy Reid mentioned the possibility of using him in that role, but Steele mostly lined up as a lone running back during the preseason. There's potential to earn snaps and touches early on, as Kansas City has a weak group of running backs beyond Isiah Pacheco and could do some shuffling in the coming days to fill the other backup spots.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could Chiefs' Carson Steele Break Out in Rookie Year? The Kansas City Chiefs could have an undrafted free agent ready to break out this season.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Carson Steele, Jamie Sheriff, Tony Jefferson among Week 3's Preseason Secret Superstars Carson Steele, Jamie Sheriff, and Tony Jefferson were among those NFL players who made the most of their preseason finales.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM