Offensive Tackle Chukwuebuka Godrick
Godrick is back with the Chiefs after spending each of the last two seasons on Kansas City's practice squad. A native of Nigeria, Godrick joined the Chiefs in 2023 through the NFL International Player Pathway Program. The 6-foot-5, 295-pound lineman is a former basketball player who impressed at the inaugural NFL Africa camp in Ghana before earning an invitation to the International Combine in London soon after.
Since 2017, the NFL IPP has sought to provide elite athletes from around the world with an opportunity to earn a spot on an NFL roster and increase the number of international players in the league.
Defensive Tackle Siaki Ika
A third-round pick of the Cleveland Browns in the 2023 NFL Draft, Ika went on to appear in four games for the Browns that year. He then spent time on Cleveland and Philadelphia's practice squads last season before joining the Chiefs' practice squad in early December.
A big man at 6-foot-2 and 335 pounds, Ika was the No. 71 overall player in the 2023 draft class according to The Athletic's Dane Brugler, who wrote the following about Ika in his pre-draft guide:
"Ika is a toolsy size prospect with a high floor as an early down NFL nose while also flashing the ability to be more."
Still just 24 years old, Ika will aim to seize a new opportunity in Kansas City.
Defensive Tackle Fabien Lovett
Lovett spent last season on the Chiefs' practice squad after signing with Kansas City as an undrafted free agent. He didn't appear in a game last year.
Prior to joining the Chiefs, the 6-foot-3, 316-pound Lovett appeared in 54 games (31 starts) over six seasons between Mississippi State (2018-19) and Florida State (2020-23). He was a team captain in 2023 for the Seminoles, serving as "an important cog on the defensive line" according to The Athletic's Dane Brugler, who projected Lovett as a fifth or sixth-round pick in his pre-draft guide.
Here's more from Brugler:
"Lovett is stout at contact with the God-given length and power to continue getting better as a pass rusher. He has a scheme -versatile skill set and projects as a rotational interior lineman."
Quarterback Chris Oladokun
Oladokun returns to Kansas City for a fourth year after spending each of the last three seasons on the Chiefs' practice squad. Oladokun, who has often been credited for his work as the scout team quarterback, made his regular-season debut in Week 18 of last year.
Prior to his career in the NFL, Oladokun spent time at the University of South Florida (2016-18), Samford University (2019-20) and South Dakota State (2021). His final season was perhaps his best, as Oladokun threw for 3,164 yards and 25 touchdowns in 15 games for the Jackrabbits. He also demonstrated an ability to be an effective dual-threat quarterback during his collegiate career, notably racking up nearly 500 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns for Samford in 2019.
Wide Receiver Justyn Ross
Ross is back with the Chiefs after appearing in 12 games over the last two seasons. He spent the majority of last season on Kansas City's practice squad, appearing in two games between Week 9 and Week 10.
Still just 25 years old, Ross will have an opportunity this offseason to showcase the immense talent he showed during his time at Clemson, where he was one of the best players in all of college football.