Chiefs add veteran TE Robert Tonyan to active roster

Field Level Media|published: Fri 29th August, 11:22 2025

NFL: Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals

Aug 9, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Robert Tonyan (85) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Kansas City Chiefs signed tight end Robert Tonyan to the active roster and added running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire to the practice squad on Friday.

Tonyan, 31, has 148 catches for 1,549 yards and 17 touchdowns in 90 career games (24 starts) with the Green Bay Packers (2018-22), Chicago Bears (2023) and Minnesota Vikings (2024).

Edwards-Helaire, 26, won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs after they drafted him in the first round (32nd overall) in 2020.

He has gained 2,680 yards from scrimmage with 19 touchdowns in 50 games (32 starts) with Kansas City (2020-23) and the New Orleans Saints (2024).

Also added to the practice squad were defensive ends Ethan Downs and Tyreke Smith, defensive tackles Brodric Martin and Zacch Pickens, and safety Jammie Robinson.

--Field Level Media

Latest