Impact After signing with the Cardinals in January, Yelder was let go by the team Friday. The 27-year-old has made 11 catches for 86 yards over 26 career games with the Chiefs and Buccaneers over the last three seasons.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DEON YELDER
Released by Cardinals Yelder was released by the Cardinals on Friday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Signs contract with Cardinals The Cardinals signed Yelder to a reserve/future contract Wednesday.
Impact Yelder appeared in three games with the Buccaneers during the 2021 season, making one catch for no yards while playing 14 offensive snaps. The tight end will now join Arizona for the 2022 campaign and look to build upon his career numbers of 11 catches for 86 yards.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to practice squad Yelder reverted to Tampa Bay's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Yelder was elevated to the active roster for Sunday's matchup with the Bears to provide depth at the tight end position with Rob Gronkowski (ribs) still sidelined. The tight end played on 11 offensive snaps and caught his only target for no gain from backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert in garbage time.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joins active roster again Yelder was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Yelder will once again join the active roster, as Rob Gronkowski (ribs) remains out. The 26-year-old Yelder played just three offensive snaps and didn't record a target during Week 6 and will likely have another limited role Sunday.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice squad Yelder reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Friday.
Impact Yelder was elevated for Thursday's matchup against the Eagles. He didn't record any touches across three offensive snaps.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated for TNF Yelder was elevated to the active roster for Thursday's matchup with the Eagles, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact The 26-year-old will be active for the second consecutive week with Rob Gronkowski (ribs) still out. He did not play any offensive snaps last week and will operate behind O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bucs Elevate TE Deon Yelder for Eagles Game With Rob Gronkowski once again sidelined, the Buccaneers have shored up their tight end position for Thursday's game in Philadelphia by elev...
OCTOBER 13, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Demoted back to practice squad Yelder reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday according to the NFL transactions log.
Impact Yelder was promoted to the active roster ahead of Sunday's Week 3 loss to the Rams. He was on the field for 14 special teams snaps but did not record a stat.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Journeyman wide receiver proving a good fit with Titans
Marcus Johnson never doubted how much the Tennessee Titans liked himAUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former Chiefs TE Deon Yelder signs with Washington Football Team Yelder is the first of a few Chiefs free agents remaining to sign with a team following the draft.
MAY 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Washington Football Team signs TE Deon Yelder and CB Linden Stephens as veteran free agents Deon Yelder played for the Kansas City Chiefs during their 2019 championship season while Linden Stephens adds depth to the cornerbacks room...
MAY 6, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Finds new home Yelder agreed to terms on a contract with Washington on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Yelder failed to receive a tender from the Chiefs this offseason, but he was able to find a home in the NFC an unrestricted free agent. The tight end played 14 games with Kansas City last season, hauling in seven of 11 targets for 36 yards. He'll be competing for a depth role in Washington.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs, Thuney agree to 5-year deal as O-line rebuild begins
The cash-strapped Kansas City Chiefs made their first big first move to rebuild their offensive line Monday, agreeing with Joe Thuney on a five-year contract to provide a durable p...MARCH 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't be tendered Yelder won't be tendered by the Chiefs, making him an unrestricted free agent, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Yelder caught just seven passes in 14 games last season. The 26-year-old tight end hasn't shown the ability to be a difference-maker in the NFL up to this point.
MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
AFC champion Chiefs arrive in Tampa day before Super Bowl
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have touched down at the Super BowlFEBRUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Activated off injured reserve Yelder (groin) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Yelder managed to return to practice earlier this week, so it seemed destined the backup tight end would return in time for the Super Bowl. In 14 games this season, Yelder has recorded seven receptions for 36 yards.
FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Set to return to practice Yelder (groin) is slated to return to practice this week, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact With that, Yelder now has been designated to return from IR, and it's possible that he could be activated for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Buccaneers. If so, he'd provide the team with tight end depth behind Travis Kelce, Nick Keizer and Ricky Seals-Jones.
FEBRUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs' Robinson, Kilgore on COVID-19 list as close contacts
The Kansas City Chiefs placed a pair of backups, wide receiver Demarcus Robinson and center Daniel Kilgore, on the COVID-19 list as close contacts as they begin their final prepara...FEBRUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on IR Yelder (groin) has been placed on IR by Kansas City.
Impact With Yelder on IR, Ricky Seals-Jones has been activated from Kansas City's practice squad to serve as the team's No. 3 tight end behind Travis Kelce and Nick Keizer.
JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs aim for quicker starts as they begin title defense
The Kansas City Chiefs have proven that they can overcome just about any deficit in the postseasonJANUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Questionable for divisional round Yelder (groin) is questionable for Sunday's AFC divisional-round game against the Browns, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Impact Yelder will handle a depth role at tight end if he's able to play Sunday, but Kansas City's target distribution will be essentially unchanged if he's sidelined. In 14 regular-season games in 2020, Yelder only saw 11 targets.
JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Minimal production in 2020 Yelder compiled just seven catches for 36 yards on 11 targets during the 2020 campaign.
Impact Yelder appeared in 14 games for the Chiefs and logged 194 offensive snaps, but it's not hard to understand why he saw very few balls tossed his direction in a Chiefs passing offense loaded with talent. Yelder's two-year deal with the Chiefs expires this offseason, but he remains a restricted free agent and would return to Kansas City if the front office elects to match any offers from other clubs.
JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No targets Sunday Yelder wasn't targeted during Sunday's 22-16 win over Denver.
Impact The 25-year-old has played 15 offensive snaps in each of the past three games and has one catch for two yards during that stretch. Yelder should continue working as Kansas City's No. 3 tight end behind Travis Kelce and Nick Keizer.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs holding themselves to higher standard this season
The Kansas City Chiefs were nearly three-touchdown favorites against the New York Jets on Sunday, and they figure to be considerable favorites when the Carolina Panthers visit Arro...NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready to rock Yelder (groin) was a full participant in Monday's practice.
Impact Yelder dealt with a groin strain throughout training camp, but he's managed to put the issue behind him ahead of Thursday's season opener against the Texans. He's set to contribute as a reserve option in Kansas City's tight end corps.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
