Darwin Thompson RB FA Sun 1/16/22 7:16 PM
Darwin Thompson
RB FA
Thompson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Steelers, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson was elevated from Kansas City's practice squad Saturday, but he won't suit up for the playoff opener since Darrel Williams (toe) is available. Derrick Gore and Jerick McKinnon will serve as the primary backup options behind Williams.
Darwin Thompson RB FA Sat 1/15/22 5:19 PM
Darwin Thompson
RB FA
The Chiefs elevated Thompson to their active roster Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson joined Kansas City's practice squad Friday after spending the regular season on the Buccaneers' practice squad. He'll now join the Chiefs' active roster ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against Pittsburgh. The 24-year-old will provide additional depth in the backfield because Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) has been ruled out and Darrel Williams (toe) is questionable.
Darwin Thompson RB FA Fri 1/14/22 8:34 PM
Darwin Thompson
RB FA
Thompson signed with the Chiefs' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's official transactions log.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson was cut from the Buccaneers' practice squad Thursday. He now returns to the franchise that selected him in the sixth round of the 2019 draft. With Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) out and Darrel Williams (toe) questionable, there is small chance Thompson could suit up Sunday against the Steelers.
Darwin Thompson RB FA Thu 1/13/22 11:26 AM
Darwin Thompson
RB FA
Thompson has been released from the Buccaneers' practice squad.
EDGE Analysis
The move frees up a spot for the team's addition of wideout John Brown to the practice squad. Thompson had given the Bucs some added running back depth down the stretch, but he's the odd man out now that Leonard Fournette (hamstring) and Giovani Bernard (hip) appear to be nearing a return to action ahead of Tampa Bay's postseason run.
Darwin Thompson RB FA Thu 9/2/21 11:53 PM
Darwin Thompson
RB FA
Thompson signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad Thursday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson is a relatively high-profile signing by practice squad standards, considering he logged 26 games of regular-season action with the Chiefs over the last two campaigns, even drawing one start over that span. Thompson lost out on a roster spot this summer due to Kansas City's deep backfield, but the Utah State product will now garner a closer look from the defending champions.
Darwin Thompson RB FA Mon 8/30/21 5:58 PM
Darwin Thompson
RB FA
Kansas City waived Thompson on Monday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson failed to reach the 4.0 YPC mark in either of his two seasons with the Chiefs, across which span he logged a total of 26 regular-season appearances. With Jerick McKinnon and Darrel Williams (head) around to provide depth behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle), and Derrick Gore having put together a solid preseason, Thompson's spot on the roster was rendered superfluous. The third-year pro will look for another opportunity elsewhere in the league.
Darwin Thompson RB FA Sat 8/28/21 12:05 AM
Darwin Thompson
RB FA
Thompson rushed three times for 11 yards and caught all three of his targets for 14 yards in Friday night's 28-25 preseason win over the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson entered the game behind Jerick McKinnon, who finished with five touches for 27 yards. Behind him, though, Derrick Gore ripped off 106 yards on his 11 touches, including a 56-yard touchdown catch. With that added twist to finish the preseason, it'll be very interesting to see who the Chiefs name their third tailback prior to Week 1's opener against the Browns.
Darwin Thompson RB FA Wed 8/4/21 9:22 PM
Darwin Thompson
RB FA
Thompson (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson landed on the COVID list last week but cleared the necessary protocols and returned to practice Wednesday. The 24-year-old is set to fill a depth role in Kansas City's backfield behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Darrel Williams and Jerick McKinnon.
Darwin Thompson RB FA Wed 7/28/21 11:39 PM
Darwin Thompson
RB FA
Thompson (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 list Wednesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson hasn't necessarily tested positive for the virus, but he'll need to clear the health and safety protocols before rejoining the team. The 24-year-old is expected to fill a depth role in the backfield for Kansas City behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Darrel Williams and Jerick McKinnon.
Darwin Thompson RB FA Sun 1/3/21 8:18 PM
Darwin Thompson
RB FA
Thompson rushed 14 times for 45 yards and a touchdown and caught all seven of his targets for 65 yards and another score in Sunday's 38-21 loss to the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson made the most of his opportunity to start with both Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) and Le'Veon Bell (knee) not featuring Sunday. The second-year pro notched his first touchdown of the campaign with a one-yard rush during the second quarter, then hauled in an eight-yard pass to score in the fourth. Overall, Thompson led Kansas City in both rushing and receiving, showing good versatility to perhaps inspire the team's confidence should the Chiefs be short-handed in the backfield at any point during the playoffs.