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Chiefs bringing in offensive tackle Jaylon Moore and running back Elijah Mitchell, AP sources say

Two people familiar with the deals told The Associated Press on Monday that the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a two-year, $30 million contract with offensive tackle Jaylon Moor...

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Works as pass-catching back in 2024 Perine rushed 20 times for 92 yards and a touchdown during the 2024 regular season, adding 28 catches for 322 yards and a touchdown on 35 targets.

Impact Of Perine's 20 carries during the regular season, 11 came in a two-week stretch in Weeks 3 and 4. He contributed a little bit in the playoffs with a carry for eight yards in the Super Bowl and a catch for 17 yards against the Bills in the AFC Championship Game, but most of his extended work came while Isiah Pacheco was sidelined early in the year due to a ribs injury. Perine has still proven to be a reliable pass catcher but hasn't graded out particularly well as a pass-blocker in the last couple of campaigns, per PFF. He'll enter the 2025 offseason as an unrestricted free agent following his one-year deal with the Chiefs and will compete with others on the market and a strong rookie running back crop for a backup job next fall.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

It's time to revalue running backs after Saquon Barkley caps best rushing year with Super Bowl win

Saquon Barkley's fantastic first season in Philadelphia shows it's time for teams to revalue the running back position after years of devaluing the NFL's ground game

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Patrick Mahomes Mysteriously Ignores Teammate Samaje Perine as Chiefs Fall to Eagles in Super Bowl Why did Patrick Mahomes skip over a teammate while dapping up his fellow players?

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • OUTKICK.COM

Look: Patrick Mahomes Skips Samaje Perine in Awkward Moment During Super Bowl LIX The Eagles beat the Chiefs 40-22.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025 • SI.COM

He thought he would help Bo Nix. Instead, Samaje Perine turned into key reserve for Chiefs Perine now serves as a critical reserve for a Chiefs team trying to become the first ever to three-peat.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • DENVERPOST.COM

Brief appearance in Week 18 Perine rushed the ball one time for one yard in Sunday's 38-0 loss to the Broncos. He added one reception on one target for 13 yards.

Impact Perine drew both of his touches on one offensive possession in the second quarter, with Carson Steele otherwise handling the workload out of the backfield. Perine has served a minimal role in the Kansas City offense throughout the season and that should continue throughout the team's postseason run.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City Chiefs Convert on Fourth-and-Four via Carson Wentz's Swing-Pass Strike to Samaje Perine The Kansas City Chiefs move the chains on fourth-and-4 as quarterback Carson Wentz finds running back Samaje Perine for a 13-yard gain again...

JANUARY 6, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Four touches in Wednesday's win Perine rushed twice for nine yards and caught both of his targets for 20 yards in Wednesday's 29-10 win over the Steelers.

Impact Perine's 19 percent snap share on offense was right in line with the previous week's usage, as he's limited to certain passing situations. The veteran running back could see a bigger role in Week 18 against the Broncos if Isiah Pacheco (ribs) and Kareem Hunt are rested.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samaje Perine Is Fulfilling a Familiar Role for Chiefs Down the Stretch With Perine coming on strong for the Chiefs recently, he reminds the coaching staff a bit of one former standout KC veteran.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • SI.COM

Three catches in Week 16 Perine didn't log a carry while catching all three of his targets for 50 yards in Saturday's 27-19 win over the Texans.

Impact Perine made his biggest impact in the passing game, as per usual, producing a season-high 50 receiving yards in the win. The running back played just 13 offensive snaps, his lowest total since Week 10, as both Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt are healthy and garnering touches out of the backfield. Perine has turned 17 carries into 82 yards and a touchdown, while also adding 25 receptions for 289 yards and a score over 15 games in 2024.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samaje Perine Runs Down the Sideline on 36-yard Wheel Route Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine runs 36 yards after a catch from quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the Week 16 matchup agains...

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Tallies two touches versus Browns Perine notched one rush for 11 yards and reeled in his only target for 23 yards during Sunday's 21-7 win versus the Browns.

Impact Perine hasn't amassed more than two touches in any of the last three weeks, which isn't a major surprise with Isiah Pacheco back in the fold atop the depth chart and Kareem Hunt also operating ahead of him. The veteran will continue to provide some depth in the Chiefs' backfield, but it's unlikely he'll supply fantasy-relevant weeks as long as the two ahead of him on the depth chart remain available.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samaje Perine Falls on Cleveland Browns' Muffed Punt Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine falls on Cleveland Browns' muffed punt.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Minimal work against Chargers Perine totaled one rush for three yards and caught one of two targets for 16 yards during Sunday's 19-17 win versus the Chargers.

Impact Perine's role hasn't changed much despite the return of Isiah Pacheco from injured reserve before Week 13, totaling 32 offensive snaps and three touches over the last pair of weeks, which represents a slight downgrade from the 3.1 touches per game he averaged prior to Pacheco's return. He should continue to hold a minor role in the offense but seems unlikely to register on the fantasy radar unless injuries strike again in the Kansas City backfield.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samaje Perine Breaks Pair of Tackles for 16-yard Gain on Third Down Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine breaks pair of tackles for a 16-yard gain on third down.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Travis Kelce Laterals a Pass to Samaje Perine for First Down Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce laterals a pass to running back Samaje Perine for a first down vs. the Las Vegas Raiders.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes moves past Hall of Famer Len Dawson with franchise-record 238th TD pass

Patrick Mahomes became the career leader in passing touchdowns for the Kansas City Chiefs when he lofted a pass to Justin Watson in the end zone late in the first half against the...

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Tallies three touches in Week 12 Perine totaled one carry for 13 yards and hauled in all two targets for 11 yards during Sunday's 30-27 victory against the Panthers.

Impact Perine continues to serve a purpose as a receiver out of the backfield for the Chiefs, and he logged a carry Sunday for the first time since Week 13. However, his work amounted to just three total touches for 24 yards, aside from the 104 yards he racked up as a kick returner. He could continue to serve a role in the return game moving forward, especially with Isaiah Pacheco's (ankle) impending return presumably siphoning away more of Perine's backfield reps.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samaje Perine Dashes Through Carolina Panthers Kickoff Coverage for 56-yard Return Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine dashes through Carolina Panthers kickoff coverage for 56-yard return.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Claims two passes versus bills Perine didn't tally a carry but reeled in two of his four targets for eight yards during Sunday's 30-21 defeat versus Buffalo.

Impact Perine nabbed double-digit snaps (11) again Sunday, but his string of eight consecutive games reaching that plateau may end in Week 12 with Isaiah Pacheco (ankle) primed to make his return to the gridiron. Assuming that occurs, Pacheco and Kareem Hunt should take hold of the vast majority of snaps, leaving Perine and Carson Steele with minimal opportunities moving forward.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts pair of grabs versus Broncos Perine didn't tally a carry but reeled in both of his targets for 37 yards during Sunday's 16-14 victory over the Broncos.

Impact While Perine saw limited action (16 snaps) on offense, he made a notable play, scampering for 35 yards on one of his two receptions in a drive that ended up with a field goal. Even so, he's hardly producing enough weekly to warrant a look in fantasy leagues, especially with Isiah Pacheco on the cusp of a return to the playing field. Once Pacheco returns, Perine would presumably drop to third on the depth chart behind Pacheco and Kareem Hunt, further diminishing his fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Patrick Mahomes and Samaje Perine Deflect Denver Broncos for 35-yard Gain Via Off-Platform Pass Can't-Miss Play: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs running back Samaje Perine deflect Denver Broncos for 35-yard gai...

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Samaje Perine on Chiefs' Success: 'It Wouldn't be What it is if People Were Just Worried About Themselves' | Press Conference 11/8 Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine addressed the media on Friday ahead of their Week 10 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Finds end zone in win Perine rushed once for 10 yards and caught four of five targets for 25 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 30-24 overtime win over the Buccaneers.

Impact Perine's trip to the end zone was his second score of the season, as the veteran running back continues to be the primary pass-catching option out of the Kansas City backfield. The 29-year-old played 24 of the Chiefs' 85 offensive snaps Monday, behind Kareem Hunt (49) and ahead of Carson Steele (14). Though Perine has not been able to get much going as a rusher this season, he has done most of his damage as a pass catcher. He has seen more opportunities through the air than on the ground, while also totaling 129 receiving yards to 55 rushing yards so far this season. With that said, his inconsistent production make him a difficult bet to trust for fantasy. The return of Isiah Pacheco (fibula) from injured reserve in the near future should further limit Perine's opportunities. The Chiefs will host the Broncos in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Chiefs bringing in offensive tackle Jaylon Moore and running back Elijah Mitchell, AP sources say

It's time to revalue running backs after Saquon Barkley caps best rushing year with Super Bowl win

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes moves past Hall of Famer Len Dawson with franchise-record 238th TD pass