DEON BUSH NEWS

Chiefs activate defensive back Jaylen Watson from IR for divisional playoff game against Texans

The Chiefs activated Jaylen Watson from injured reserve for their divisional-round playoff game against the Texans

JANUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs activate WR Marquis Brown, clearing way for regular-season debut vs. Texans

The Kansas City Chiefs activated wide receiver Marquis Brown from injured reserve, clearing the way for their biggest free-agent acquisition of the offseason to make his regular-se...

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins practice squad in KC Bush was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Bush was let go by Kansas City on Tuesday after he produced six total tackles (three solo) with the team during the preseason. The safety has spent the last two seasons with the Chiefs and if the team likely won't hesitate to elevate him to the active roster if needed.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs Re-Sign Safety Deon Bush and Defensive Tackle Mike Pennel The Chiefs made a handful of moves on Wednesday

MARCH 14, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Staying in KC Bush intends to re-sign with the Chiefs on a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact After spending his first six seasons in Chicago, Bush is set to start his third straight in Kansas City. He played in just six games during the 2023 campaign and was primarily used on special teams. The veteran turns 31-years-old in August and projects for a similar role with the club in the upcoming season should he again earn a spot on the 53-man roster.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Chiefs Re-Signing Safety Deon Bush The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly bringing back a defensive roleplayer for 2024, retaining safety Deon Bush.

MARCH 12, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NBC Sports Boston's Amina Smith talks about what she experienced at the Chiefs' championship parade NBC Sports Boston’s Amina Smith, who is married to Chiefs safety Deon Bush, said she's still trying to process what she witnessed in Kansas...

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • BOSTON.COM

A split-second decision helped Deon Bush, Kansas City Chiefs return to Super Bowl Bush’s interception, and choice that followed, helped seal the Chiefs’ victory in this year’s AFC title game.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Inside Scoop: Deon Bush's Red Zone Interception vs. Ravens | Kansas City Chiefs Get an in depth look at DB Deon Bush's red zone interception during our AFC Championship win over the Baltimore Ravens.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

How Chiefs defense shut down Ravens QB Lamar Jackson in AFC title game

It was billed as Mahomes vs. Jackson, but Steve Spagnuolo's Kansas City defense stole the show — and the game — on Sunday. Here's how.

JANUARY 29, 2024

Deon Bush picks off Lamar Jackson's launch in end zone during fourth quarter Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Deon Bush picks off Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's launch in end zone during fourth quarter.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • NFL.COM

Chiefs Place Nick Bolton on IR, Elevate Deon Bush From Practice Squad Kansas City puts its leading linebacker on IR and makes a corresponding move to help Dave Toub’s special teams unit.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

'It's a brotherhood': Columbus alum Josh Jobe, Deon Bush set to meet in Super Bowl 57 It’s the first time Columbus alum will face each other in the Super Bowl.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Available Saturday Bush (illness) is officially active for Saturday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Bush was considered questionable due to an illness but has been cleared the take the field Saturday. The 29-year-old has primarily played special teams this season and is likely to remain in that role versus Seattle.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled as questionable Week 16 Bush (illness) is considered questionable to play Saturday against Seattle.

Impact Bush missed Week 13 against Cincinnati due to an elbow injury but has been able to play each of the past two weeks. However, he logged only one defensive snap over those two games combined while recording 43 special-teams snaps. As such, if Bush misses Week 16, there won't be a significant impact on Kansas City's defensive rotations.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Sunday Bush (elbow) has been ruled inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact Bush will miss his first game of the season due to an elbow injury. The 28-year-old has recorded 10 tackles and one pass defended while almost exclusively playing on special teams this season. His next chance to suit up will come versus the Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 11.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs special teams film review, Week 9: Deon Bush balls out Our @WesleyRoesch goes to the film to highlight #Chiefs S Deon Bush’s performance on special teams and more from the Week 9 win over the #Ti...

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Chiefs suddenly among busiest NFL teams during offseason

The Kansas City Chiefs were supposed to be quiet during free agency, with so many of their big names tied to contracts and very little salary cap space

MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Chiefs safety Deon Bush picked absolute worst time to give a shout out to KC fans The new Chiefs player quickly realized he’d make a huge mistake.

MARCH 24, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Chicago Bears free-agent tracker: Safety Deon Bush moves on after 6 seasons in Chicago As Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles prepares to rework the roster in his second month on the job, the Tribune will track all of the...

MARCH 23, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Report: Chiefs Sign S Deon Bush; Does KC Need More Help? The Kansas City Chiefs have signed safety Deon Bush, but does that move close the door on reunions with Tyrann Mathieu and Daniel Sorensen?

MARCH 23, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Linking up with Chiefs Bush and Kansas City agreed to terms on a one-year contract Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Bush is coming off a productive 2021 campaign, having notched a career-high 40 tackles (31 solo) to go with nine pass breakups and two interceptions across 14 appearances with Chicago. The 28-year-old, who also boasts plenty of special-teams experience, now looks in line to fill a depth role in Kansas City.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With new GM, coach, Bears focus on getting most from Fields

The Chicago Bears opted to make sweeping changes after missing the playoffs for the ninth time in 11 years

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive in finale Bush notched four stops in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with 40 tackles, two interceptions and five passes defensed.

Impact Bush had posted a total of 27 tackles over the previous four seasons, making this the most-productive season of his career while being the backup to teammate Eddie Jackson. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and if he can find a more prominent role, his IDP value could rise quickly.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks off pass Bush intercepted a pass and posted three tackles in the Bears' 29-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Bush notched his second interception over the last three weeks, but with two or fewer tackles in six of his last nine games, he'll be a risky IDP option in Week 18 against the Vikings.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE