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Arrowhead Pride fantasy football takes on Jared Wiley
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NegativeDepth ChartAug 25, 2026
Wiley is competing with Andrew Armstrong, Nikko Remigio, Jake Briningstool, and Trey Watson for three remaining roster spots; the source believes the Chiefs would have no trouble getting Wiley to the practice squad if cut.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Tight end was technically third on the team with two catches and 15 receiving yards but was targeted four times and had a drop. The source notes he looks smooth catching passes in open space but lacks the willingness to do the dirty work that the Chiefs need from a third tight end, with Travis Kelce and Noah Gray already filling the receiving role.PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
TE caught a pass in Week 1 preseason and had a terrific sideline catch after missing most of the 2025 season with injury; he has flashed in camp and is competing against Jake Briningstool for the third tight end spot. With his height and size, Wiley has a chance to become the Chiefs' third tight end and compete for a spot on the active roster, though neither he nor Briningstool has shown much prowess in run blocking.PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026
Chiefs tight end recovering from previous season injuries (stiffness, swelling) and gaining confidence through offseason work; Wiley emphasized mental trust and OTA participation as key to overcoming last year's hesitation on routes and breaks. Preseason performance shows he's making catches and progressing through recovery.PositiveUsageAug 18, 2026
In the Chiefs' first preseason game, Wiley recorded one reception on 16 snaps, a nine-yard toe-tap catch that was initially ruled incomplete before head coach Andy Reid challenged and won the call; the catch exemplified his skill set as a contested-catch specialist and safety-valve option for the quarterback.PositiveInjuryAug 18, 2026
After tearing his ACL in November 2024 during his rookie season, Wiley has progressed significantly in his recovery; he overcame stiffness and swelling issues through offseason work including OTAs, route running, weightlifting, and Pilates. He reported getting over the mental hurdle of the injury by the time training camp began, moving from thinking through every movement to executing instinctively.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
Wiley is firmly in the mix with the starting offense, working into multi-tight end sets alongside Travis Kelce and Noah Gray more so than younger teammates Jake Briningstool and Tre Watson; head coach Andy Reid expressed satisfaction with his performance and development.NegativeInjuryAug 14, 2026
Wiley suffered a hamstring injury this week and has been a staple in the Chiefs' starting offense all camp; he needs to show it in the preseason to stave off the momentum building for Briningstool.NegativeInjuryAug 12, 2026
Tight end suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice and left the field; no timeline provided for return, but hamstring injuries can sideline players for multiple weeks depending on severity.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Tight end Wiley is competing with Jake Briningstool and Trey Watson for the tight end depth chart behind Travis Kelce and Noah Gray. The order among these three is one of the most important things to watch in the preseason.NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026
Incumbent tight end competing for snaps behind Travis Kelce; jockeying with Noah Gray for positioning in tight end rotation; part of competitive group that Andy Reid noted is battling for snaps.PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Wiley is locked in as one of the three tight ends on the 53-man roster; the source notes the trio of starters has taken care of business for the first-team offense.NegativeUsageAug 4, 2026
The source lists Jared Wiley as receiving 2 targets from Patrick Mahomes during 7-on-7 drills in training camp practice.NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026
Jared Wiley is listed on the Kansas City Chiefs active roster as a tight end with jersey number 12, drafted in 2024 (4th round, 131st overall) from TCU; he carries a 2027 contract expiration with $1.2M cap hit and $344K guaranteed.PositiveDepth ChartAug 3, 2026
Jared Wiley is one of several tight ends competing to overtake Noah Gray's backup role behind Travis Kelce. If Wiley can show solid run blocking with consistency in the passing game, he will likely overtake Gray's position. The entire tight end room behind Kelce has plenty to prove, and Wiley is positioned as a potential challenger to Gray's roster spot.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Tight end is playing a good number of snaps with Patrick Mahomes, whether the formation calls for one, two or three tight ends at a time.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Jared Wiley rotated in with the first team during 11-on-11s.PositiveDepth ChartJul 31, 2026
Jared Wiley rotated in with the first team at least once during 11-on-11s, indicating he is getting early camp reps in the offensive lineup.NegativeUsageJul 30, 2026
Tight end Jared Wiley continues to get a lot of work with the first-team offense but had a drop on Day 2 that resulted in an interception for Patrick Mahomes against the starting defense.NegativeUsageJul 30, 2026
Tight end continues to get a lot of work with the first-team offense, but had one play where he let a pass slip through his grasp, resulting in an interception for Patrick Mahomes against the starting defense.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Tight end Jared Wiley made a big-play catch down the seam on Day 1 of training camp that was a highlight for the starting offense.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Tight end Jared Wiley made a big-play catch down the seam on Day 1 that was a highlight for the starting offense.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Jared Wiley made a nice catch on a throw from Patrick Mahomes during 7-on-7 red zone work and is looking good in early camp drills.