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The New England Patriots signed rookie running back Shane Watts and released Deneric Prince, who was previously signed in August 2025. Watts, a former Fort Hays State player and All-America Second Team selection, had a standout college career with over 1,700 all-purpose yards and 17 touchdowns. Prince, a Tulsa alum, had brief stints with the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins, and played in the UFL.
The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled out running back Jerick McKinnon for their upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers due to a groin injury. In response, they have elevated Deneric Prince from the practice squad to provide depth in the backfield. The Chiefs will rely on Isiah Pacheco as the lead back, with Clyde Edwards-Helaire as the primary backup. McKinnon's return is crucial for the team's postseason aspirations, as they hope to have him fully healthy.
Kansas City Chiefs' special teams coordinator Dave Toub has named several players who are in the mix for the team's return specialist jobs, including undrafted free agent Deneric Prince, who Toub compared to former Chiefs running back Knile Davis. Toub also mentioned receivers Richie James and John Ross as potential returners, along with Skyy Moore and Ihmir-Smith Marsette. The team has no shortage of options for the roles, which is a far cry from the 2022 NFL season where they struggled to find players due to injury.