Jody Fortson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Cleared to return to field Forson (knee) has been cleared to resume playing and is ready to join a team, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Fortson tore the ACL and meniscus in his right knee while a member of the Chiefs last October. He ended the campaign on IR and became a free agent after the conclusion of the season. Fortson has now made a full recovery and appears to be seeking work with an NFL organization. The 29-year-old has played in 22 career regular-season games, tallying 15 receptions on 21 targets for 160 yards and four touchdowns.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffered torn ACL, meniscus Fortson (knee, IR) suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in the Chiefs' Week 8 win over the Raiders last Sunday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Impact The nature of Fortson's right knee injury which landed him on injured reserve Monday was previously unknown, but it's safe to say the tight end's 2024 season is over with this news. Signed to Kansas City's 53-man roster on Oct. 4, Fortson appeared in three games for the Chiefs and caught one of his three targets for five yards across 40 offensive snaps.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to IR The Chiefs placed Fortson (knee) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Fortson played 18 offensive snaps and failed to catch his only target before exiting Sunday's win over the Raiders due to a knee injury. The Valdosta State product will now be forced to miss the Chiefs' next four games after being placed on IR, with his earliest possible return coming Nov. 29 against the Raiders. Kansas City's tight end room will consist of Travis Kelce, Noah Gray and Jared Wiley while Fortson spends at least four games on IR.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to IR The Chiefs placed Fortson (knee) on injured reserve Monday.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs acquire pass rusher Josh Uche from the Patriots for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick

The Kansas City Chiefs have acquired pass rusher Josh Uche from the New England Patriots for a 2026 sixth-round pick

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Has knee injury Fortson suffered a right knee injury during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Raiders, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.

Impact The tight end did not catch his only target Sunday. Fortson saw two targets on 21 offensive snaps in two previous games this season, making one catch for five yards and no touchdowns. The Chiefs' top three tight ends, Travis Kelce, Noah Gray and Jared Wiley, are all healthy.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Has knee injury Fortson suffered a right knee injury during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Raiders, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Draws target in win Fortson failed to corral his lone target while playing 10 of the Chiefs' 70 snaps on offense in Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers.

Impact Fortson was active for a second game in a row after he was promoted from the practice squad earlier this month. He's operated as the third or fourth tight end behind Travis Kelce and Noah Gray in those two games, drawing one target in both of those contests.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Chiefs' active roster Kansas City signed Fortson from the practice squad to the active roster Friday.

Impact Fortson joined the Chiefs' practice squad Sept. 26 after being cut by the Dolphins towards the end of training camp. The 28-year-old will serve as the No. 4 tight end behind Travis Kelce, Noah Gray and Jared Wiley. Fortson last played in 2022 with the Chiefs, during which he registered nine catches (on 13 targets) for 108 yards and two touchdowns over 13 regular-season games.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Chiefs' practice squad Kansas City signed Fortson to the practice squad Thursday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Fortson, who spent the offseason with the Dolphins, now gets a chance to reunite with the Chiefs as a member of the practice squad. The fifth-year tight end spent time developing with Kansas City from 2019-23.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Dolphins Miami released Fortson on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Fortson missed all of last season after undergoing shoulder surgery prior to the start of the campaign. He signed a contract with the Dolphins this March and caught two of three targets for 20 yards during the exhibition slate but won't make the roster cut. Fortson could still end up on the team's practice squad.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five Things: Jody Fortson The Miami Dolphins add intriguing, athletic tight end to the mix in Jody Fortson.

APRIL 12, 2024 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

New Dolphins TE Jody Fortson was a productive red zone weapon for Chiefs The Miami Dolphins are banking on growth from Jody Fortson, who was Travis Kelce’s understudy for five years

MARCH 16, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Miami Dolphins Sign Jody Fortson The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed tight end Jody Fortson.

MARCH 15, 2024 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Dolphins Sign Jody Fortson to Further Fortify Tight End Unit New Dolphins tight end Jody Fortson is a red zone threat who won three championships with the Chiefs

MARCH 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Inking in Miami The Dolphins are signing Fortson (shoulder) to a contract Thursday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Fortson spent the entire 2023 season on injured reserve with the Chiefs after undergoing shoulder surgery, but he should be healthy by the time of signing with Miami. A fifth-year pro capable of contributing as a rotational piece, Fortson will provide depth for the Dolphins behind Durham Smythe and Jonnu Smith.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs to Place Jody Fortson on IR, Team Has Multiple Camp Injuries KC has made a final call on Fortson’s shoulder in addition to dealing with many others injuries on Tuesday morning.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chiefs TE Jody Fortson emerged as an elite run blocker in 2022 #Chiefs’ Jody Fortson was quietly one of the NFL’s best run blockers at the tight end position last season.

MAY 30, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

WATCH: Chiefs TE Jody Fortson working with Patrick Mahomes in Texas #Chiefs TE Jody Fortson has arrived in Texas to work with Patrick Mahomes and his teammates ahead of the start of the offseason program.

APRIL 11, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Chiefs Tender Jody Fortson as ERFA, Retain Him for 2023 KC brings back one of its supporting tight ends on an inexpensive deal for the upcoming season.

MARCH 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Receives tender Fortson, an exclusive-rights free agent, was tendered by Kansas City on Tuesday, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Impact He split his 356 snaps almost equally between offense and special teams last year. As the No. 3 tight end behind Travis Kelce and Noah Gray, there weren't many looks left over for Fortson, resulting in 14 catches on 18 targets over the last two seasons, although he did score four TDs. He should continue to fill a similar role in 2023.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Travis Kelce (back) active vs. Bengals; Patrick Mahomes 'has no limitations'

All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce is dealing with spasms entering the AFC title game versus the Bengals; the Chiefs activated TE Jody Fortson.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Travis Kelce (back) active vs. Bengals; Patrick Mahomes 'has no limitations'

Chiefs active TE Jody Fortson from IR for AFC title game

The Kansas City Chiefs have activated tight end Jody Fortson from injured reserve and elevated wide receivers Marcus Kemp and Ihmir Smith-Marsette for Sunday night’s AFC Championsh...

JANUARY 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Off IR Fortson (elbow) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.

Impact It'll be interesting to see how many snaps Fortson actually sees Sunday with both Noah Gray and Blake Bell healthy and in the offensive fold for the Chiefs, but Travis Kelce's (back) late emergence on the injury report Friday could mean the team will safeguard its prized target a bit more. Fortson had just 13 targets across 13 regular-season contests this season.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May be activated this week Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Fortson (elbow) has a chance to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bengals, Herbie Teope of The...

Impact Fortson returned to practice ahead of the divisional-round matchup against the Jaguars, but he ultimately remained on injured reserve and missed a fourth straight game due to an elbow injury. Reid said Fortson and Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) could both be back in the fold this Sunday, but the tight end seems to be further along in his recovery from injury than the running back. Fortson, who caught nine of 13 targets for 108 yards and two scores across 13 regular-season appearances, will likely have only a minimal role on offense Sunday if he's brought back from IR prior to the game.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Chiefs acquire pass rusher Josh Uche from the Patriots for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick

Travis Kelce (back) active vs. Bengals; Patrick Mahomes 'has no limitations'

Chiefs active TE Jody Fortson from IR for AFC title game