PEYTON HENDERSHOT NEWS

Non-tendered by Kansas City Hendershot became an unrestricted free agent Wednesday after the Chiefs did not offer a tender on his contract, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Hendershot spent most of the 2024 regular season on the Chiefs' 53-man roster after being traded by the Cowboys in late August. He caught five passes on as many targets for 51 yards across seven regular-season games and played in all three of the Chiefs' playoff games. Hendershot will look to join a team looking to bolster its depth at tight end.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Five catches in 2024 Hendershot caught five passes on as many targets for 51 yards across seven regular-season games in 2024.

Impact Hendershot was traded by the Cowboys to the Chiefs in late August. He signed with Kansas City's practice squad mid-September after being waived from the 53-man roster, but Hendershot was brought back to the active roster in early November after Jared Wiley tore his ACL during practice. Hendershot was on injured reserve between Week 13 and 17 due to a calf injury, but he was activated from IR in late December and was part of the Chiefs' roster during their playoff run to Super Bowl LIX. Hendershot enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and will look to join a team who can give him a more prominent role on offense.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off IR Hendershot (calf) was activated from injured reserve Monday and does not have an injury designation for Wednesday's Week 17 matchup versus Pittsburgh.

Impact Hendershot had been on IR since late November due to a calf injury. He was designated to return Monday and estimated as a full practice participant both Monday and Tuesday. With no injury designation for Wednesday's game, Hendershot appears set to return to action against the Steelers. He'll presumably work as the Chiefs' third tight end behind Travis Kelce and Noah Gray while also contributing on special teams.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR The Chiefs have designated Hendershot (calf) to return to practice from injured reserve Monday.

Impact Hendershot was placed on IR in late November after going down with a calf injury versus the Panthers in Week 12. The third-year tight end has now served his minimum four-game absence, which means he could return as early as Wednesday against the Steelers. His practice involvement Tuesday should give the best indication on what his true return timetable will look like.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR The Chiefs designated Hendershot (calf) to return to practice from injured reserve Monday.

Impact Hendershot was placed on IR in late November after going down with a calf injury versus the Panthers in Week 12. The third-year tight end has now missed the required four games while on IR, which means he could return as early as Wednesday against the Steelers. His practice involvement Tuesday should give the best indication on what his true return timetable will look like.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Going to IR Kansas City placed Hendershot (calf) on its injured reserve list Tuesday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Hendershot suffered a calf injury during Sunday's game at Carolina, and now he'll be forced to miss at least the Chiefs' next four outings as he recovers. Travis Kelce and Noah Gray are currently the only healthy tight ends on Kansas City's 53-man roster, but it did add rookie undrafted free agent Baylor Cupp to its practice squad Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with calf injury Hendershot (calf) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact Hendershot suffered the injury in the second half of Sunday's game. Travis Kelce and Noah Gray would be the Chiefs' only two tight ends for the rest of the contest if Hendershot is unable to return.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Back on Chiefs' active roster The Chiefs signed Hendershot from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Hendershot began the regular season on the Chiefs' active roster but was waived Sept. 16. He oped to stay in Kansas City on the practice squad, but he's back on the 53-man roster after rookie tight end Jared Wiley suffered a torn ACL during Friday's practice. Hendershot will serve as the Chiefs' No. 3 tight end behind Travis Kelce and Noah Gray.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins KC on practice squad Hendershot signed with the Chiefs' practice squad Tuesday after clearing waivers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Hendershot was waived from the Chiefs' active roster on Monday after playing seven snaps on special teams in Sunday's 26-25 win over the Bengals. He'll stick around in Kansas City and provide the Chiefs a safety net at tight end should Travis Kelce, Noah Gray or Jared Wiley miss time.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs to waive TE Peyton Hendershot, per report; Cowboys won't get conditional draft pick The Cowboys sent Hendershot to Kansas City for a small return right before this season’s roster cut deadline.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dropped by K.C. The Chiefs waived Hendershot on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Hendershot was traded from Dallas to Kansas City in late August made his Chiefs debut in Week 2, playing seven special-teams snaps and failing to record a single stat. With Hendershot being waived Monday, the Chiefs' tight-end room now consists of Travis Kelce, Noah Gray and Jared Wiley.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Hendershot (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's regular-season opener against the Ravens.

Impact Hendershot was acquired by the Chiefs in a trade with the Cowboys on Aug. 27. He's the fourth tight end on Kansas City's depth chart behind Travis Kelce, Noah Gray and Jared Wiley. Hendershot's next chance at making his Chiefs debut will come against the Bengals on Sept. 15.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs Acquire TE Peyton Hendershot in Trade with Dallas Hendershot appeared in 25 games over the last two seasons

AUGUST 27, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

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AUGUST 27, 2024 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Report: Chiefs acquire TE Peyton Hendershot from Cowboys The Kansas City Chiefs acquired tight end Peyton Hendershot from the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday in exchange for a conditional seventh-round d...

AUGUST 27, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Traded to KC The Cowboys are trading Hendershot to the Chiefs for a conditional seventh-round pick, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact It was previously reported that Dallas was waiving the tight end, but the Chiefs apparently were interested and made a small offer to ensure he wouldn't land with a team that had higher waiver priority. Hendershot now slots in at the bottom of Kansas City's depth chart, potentially competing with rookie Jared Wiley for the No. 3 TE role.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Dallas The Cowboys waived Hendershot on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Hendershot caught on as an undrafted rookie in 2022 and made 25 regular-season appearances for Dallas over the last two years. He was said to be competing for a significant role last summer but ended up a distant third behind Jake Ferguson and Luke Schoonmaker in the Cowboys' TE room.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suits up for preseason finale Hendershot caught his only target for a 10-yard gain in Saturday's 26-19 preseason loss to the Chargers.

Impact The third-year tight end has been dealing with a shoulder injury for most of training camp, but Hendershot was able to play in the Cowboys' preseason finale and haul in his lone pass late in the first quarter. With Jake Ferguson and 2023 second-round pick Luke Schoonmaker locked in atop the tight end depth chart, Hendershot is in a fierce battle with John Stephens, Brevyn Spann-Ford and others for one of the team's final roster spots.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Wednesday Hendershot was unavailable for the Cowboys' practice Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hendershot was forced to sit out the team's "mock game" at practice as they gear up for their first preseason contest Sunday on the road versus the Rams. The tight end will look to get back on the practice field as soon as possible, though he may not be able to go Sunday depending on the severity of his shoulder issue.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in drills Friday Hendershot (ankle) was seen participating in 7-on-7 drills at practice Friday, Nick Harris and Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Impact Hendershot missed nine regular-season games in 2023 due to a lingering ankle injury, and he opted to undergo surgery in February. The third-year tight end out of Indiana appears to have fully recovered from the procedure, and he looks to be competing with John Stephens for the No. 3 tight end role behind Jake Ferguson and Luke Schoonmaker.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 10, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tough sophomore campaign Hendershot (foot) caught four of seven targets for 38 yards in eight regular-season games in 2023.

Impact The second-year tight end had trouble staying healthy, and Hendershot's usage as a receiver declined even when he was in the lineup as Jake Ferguson had a breakout season. With Luke Schoonmaker likely to take on a bigger role in 2024 as well, there don't figure to be many snaps or targets left over for Hendershot next season.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No limitations Tuesday Hendershot (ankle) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hendershot was designated to return from injured reserve almost two weeks ago, and he's now logged his second consecutive full practice Tuesday. The second-year tight end has only appeared in three games for Dallas this season, and he must be activated to the team's active roster in order to suit up for Week 13's contest.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE