The Chiefs announced today the signing of tight end Jake O’Connell. Veteran tight end Anthony Becht has been released.
A 2009 seventh-round pick (237th overall) out of Miami of Ohio, O’Connell has six receptions for 53 yards and a pair of special teams tackles in 20 games for the Chiefs over the last three seasons.
The Chiefs released O’Connell to sign Becht on September 16th. O’Connell worked out for the Patriots on Tuesday.