Former BYU TE Matt Bushman To Suit Up For Chiefs Season Opener
SALT LAKE CITY – Former BYU Cougar and Kansas Metropolis tight finish Matt Bushman was elevated from the apply squad and can swimsuit up for the Chiefs season opener in opposition to Detroit.
Bushman joined the Chiefs after being launched by the Raiders in late 2021.
The #Chiefs are elevating TE Matt Bushman from the apply squad for tonight’s recreation in opposition to the #Lions, supply stated. Insurance coverage in case Travis Kelce can’t go.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 7, 2023
The roster transfer from Kansas Metropolis comes after star tight finish Travis Kelce injured his knee in apply.
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Kelce’s standing for week one is at the moment in query.
“Travis Kelce needs to play and thinks he can play tonight..
Ultimately the Chiefs coach Rick Burkholder is gonna make the ultimate name on if he finally ends up enjoying” ~ @AdamSchefter #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/GpVlDE475k
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 7, 2023
Bushman has appeared in a number of preseason video games however might make his NFL debut in opposition to the Detroit Lions tonight.
About Matt Bushman
Previous to his NFL profession, Bushman performed for the Cougars from 2017-20.
He performed in 39 video games over his first three seasons. Bushman missed your complete 2020 season after struggling an Achilles harm.
In his freshman marketing campaign, Bushman had 47 catches for 688 yards and 4 touchdowns. He adopted that up with a sophomore season of 29 receptions for 511 yards and two touchdowns. In his junior yr, Bushman had 49 catches for 520 yards and three touchdowns. Bushman completed his school profession with totals of 125 receptions for 1,719 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Matt Bushman solely wants one hand. #BYU #HawaiiBowl https://t.co/mswkFuB8kZ pic.twitter.com/ebAIo7x3YM
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JeremiahJensen) December 25, 2019
After going undrafted in 2021, Bushman signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.
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After spending months on Las Vegas’ apply squad, Bushman was launched by the Raiders in December 2021. In January 2022, Bushman joined the Chiefs. Final season, the previous BYU standout helped the Chiefs win Tremendous Bowl LVII.
Landing No. 2 for Matt Bushman. pic.twitter.com/nQ33227N0E
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) August 26, 2022
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