GEHRIG DIETER NEWS

Waived by Kansas City Dieter was waived by Kansas City on Thursday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Dieter spent the 2021 season on the Chiefs' practice squad but never appeared in a game. After signing a reserve/future contract with the team in early February, he'll be let go to make room on the roster for undrafted free agents.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Former Alabama wide receiver staying with Kansas City Gehrig Dieter signs a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • AL.COM

Remains with Chiefs Dieter signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on Wednesday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Dieter was on Kansas City's practice squad for the 2021 campaign and never saw game action. The 28-year-old has appeared in 10 games in his NFL career, catching two of five targets for 32 yards.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back on the field Dieter (illness) was restored to Kansas City's practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Dieter was placed on the COVID-19 list Friday and was unavailable to be elevated for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. He has yet to be active for a game this season, though he will be able to retake the field in preparation for Kansas City's final two regular-season contests.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs with no new COVID-19 positives; Gordon, Gay return

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DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on COVID-19 list Dieter was placed on the Chiefs' practice squad COVID-19 list Friday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Dieter has yet to be to active for the Chiefs this season, but he has appeared in 10 games over the last three seasons for them. The Alabama product will work to get healthy and aim for another shot on the active roster before the 2021 season comes to a close.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Chiefs Dieter was cut by the Chiefs on Tuesday.

Impact Dieter appeared in four games for Kansas City last year and stuck around on a reserve/future contract, but he was unable to earn a spot on the season-opening roster. The 28-year-old has two catches for 32 yards in 10 career games.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs trade OL Durant to Patriots for 7th-round 2022 pick

The Chiefs traded offensive lineman Yasir Durant to the Patriots for a seventh-round pick in the 2022 draft as they trimmed their roster to the 53-man limit by Tuesday’s deadline

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs risers and fallers: Lucas Niang, Mike Danna show progress; Devon Key, Gehrig Dieter continue fall After Friday’s win, there were more risers than fallers for the Chiefs, who will have tough roster decisions to make ahead of cutdown day.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chiefs' Byron Pringle, Gehrig Dieter taking WR Dalton Schoen under their wing Two of the top undrafted free agent receivers on the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster are helping another in his quest to make the team.

MAY 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Signs future deal Dieter signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on Friday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact After appearing in four contests with the team during the 2020 campaign, Dieter earned himself a future deal. The receiver caught one of his two targets for 10 yards this past season and will aim to play an even bigger role in 2021.

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to practice squad Dieter reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Dieter played seven total snaps in the divisional-round win over the Browns. The long-time Chiefs receiver could be called back up for the AFC Championship Game, and he'd serve in a similar role if that comes to fruition.

JANUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from practice squad Dieter was elevated from the Chiefs' practice squad Saturday.

Impact Dieter will have the chance to suit up for his fifth performance with the team in Sunday's AFC divisional-round matchup against the Browns. The receiver's caught one of his two targets for 10 yards during his 2020 campaign.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Chiefs' practice squad Dieter was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Dieter took the field with Kansas City four times in 2020, during which the wide receiver caught one of his two targets for 20 yards. The 27-year-old bounced back and forth between the active roster and practice squad this season, and even though he resides on the latter, he may be elevated and promoted during the Chiefs' playoff run.

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Kansas City The Chiefs waived Dieter on Monday, Matt Derrick of the Chiefs Digest reports.

Impact Dieter suited up in four games for the Chiefs this season, logging 25 snaps on offense and catching one pass (two targets) for 10 yards. If he clears waivers, he'll likely return to the team's practice squad.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs bonding through pandemic in bid for Super Bowl repeat

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JANUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed back to active roster Dieter was promoted to the Chiefs' active roster Saturday.

Impact Dieter was originally reverted to the practice squad after logging 18 total snaps in Week 16, but he'll once again be available Sunday against the Chargers.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to practice squad Dieter reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact The 27-year-old suited up for his third appearance of the season Sunday against Atlanta, totaling two offensive snaps and 16 special-teams snaps during a 17-14 win. Dieter remains without a reception over five regular-season appearances the past two seasons as he moves back to the practice squad.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jumps from practice squad The Chiefs elevated Dieter to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Dieter could be in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Falcons. The 27-year-old wide receiver has played in two games this year, mainly playing on special teams.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Dieter reverted back to Kansas City's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Dieter played three offensive snaps and 12 on special teams, but he failed to produce a single stat. He has yet to haul in a pass in two contests this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to active roster Dieter was promoted to the Chiefs' active roster from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact Dieter will serve as an extra player for Sunday's matchup with the Raiders. The 27-year-old exclusively played special teams in his only game action this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to practice squad Dieter reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Dieter earned 15 snaps on special teams during the Chiefs' 33-31 triumph over the Panthers on Sunday, though he did not get involved on the offensive end for Kansas City's high-powered attack. Week 9 marked the Alabama product's first appearance of 2020, after he combined to play six games for the Chiefs between 2018 and 2019.

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to active roster The Chiefs elevated Dieter to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Sammy Watkins (hamstring) will remain on the sidelines for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, so Dieter was promoted and will make his season debut. The 27-year-old wide receiver has played in six career games, recording one 22-yard reception. He'll line up as the team's No. 5 wide receiver.

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs keep most of Super Bowl team intact on cut-down day

The Kansas City Chiefs are content to defend their Super Bowl title largely with the team that won it

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Waived by Chiefs Dieter was waived by the Chiefs on Saturday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact With plenty of depth already at wide receiver, the Chiefs elected to waive the 27-year-old undrafted free agent. Expect Dieter to be considered for the team's practice squad should he pass through waivers.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE