MARCUS KEMP NEWS

Finds new opportunity The Commanders signed Kemp on Friday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Kemp will now reunite with Washington's newly hired offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, as the two had previously spent five seasons together in Kansas City. The 27-year-old wide receiver has primarily operated as a depth option since entering the league back in 2017, and given the Commanders' current depth at the position, it looks as if he'll once again mainly serve as special-teams contributor in 2023.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts after winning Super Bowl Kemp reverted to Kansas City's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Kemp played 17 special teams snaps in Sunday's 38-35 Super Bowl win over the Eagles, but he didn't accrue any meaningful statistics. The 27-year-old wide receiver will be a free agent this offseason.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped up from practice squad Kemp was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Kemp was elevated from the practice squad for the sixth time this season and the third week in a row. After being a healthy scratch in the divisional round, the 27-year-old caught his only target for 13 yards in the AFC Championship Game win over the Bengals. Kemp should once again anticipate a small role on offense and should expect most of his playing time to come on special teams.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Returns to practice squad Kemp reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Kemp was elevated for the fifth time this season and the second consecutive game ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game. He primarily was relegated to a role on special teams over his three appearances in the regular season, and he was ruled a healthy scratch for the divisional-round win over Jacksonville. However, with Justin Watson (illness) inactive, the 27-year-old Kemp had to fill in after Chiefs wideouts JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee), Kadarius Toney (ankle) and Mecole Hardman (pelvis) all exited with injuries versus Cincinnati. As a result, Kemp played a season-high 22 offensive snaps, and he also hauled in his first target of the season for a 13-yard gain late in the fourth quarter. With the bulk of Kansas City's wide receiver corps now dealing with injuries, the 6-foot-4 pass catcher could be asked to step up on the biggest stage again during the Super Bowl versus Philadelphia on Sunday, Feb. 12.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Kemp's first catch of season goes for 13 yards and first down Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marcus Kemp's first catch of the season goes for 13 yards and first down.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • NFL.COM

Chiefs active TE Jody Fortson from IR for AFC title game

The Kansas City Chiefs have activated tight end Jody Fortson from injured reserve and elevated wide receivers Marcus Kemp and Ihmir Smith-Marsette for Sunday night’s AFC Championsh...

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Up to active roster Kemp was elevated from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact This marks the fifth time Kemp will join the active roster, but the tall target has yet to see a target this season. Expect Kemp to see little opportunities the rest of the postseason, particularly with Mecole Hardman (pelvis) possibly back in the fold.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to practice squad Kemp reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Kemp was elevated for the fourth time this season ahead of Saturday's divisional-round victory versus Jacksonville. However, the 6-foot-4 wideout ultimately was ruled a healthy scratch, marking his first time being deemed inactive this season. Kemp could be a candidate to be elevated once again if wideout Mecole Harman (pelvis) remains out during Sunday's AFC Championship Game against Cincinnati.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Saturday Kemp (coach's decision) is listed as inactive for Saturday's AFC divisional-round game against the Jaguars.

Impact Kemp was elevated from the Chiefs' practice squad to their active roster earlier in the week, but he will ultimately not be active. Thus, he will watch Saturday's game from the sideline.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster again The Chiefs elevated Kemp from their practice squad Friday for Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Jaguars, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Kemp drew three regular-season elevations, but he failed to garner a target across 10 offensive snaps and played primarily on special teams (62 snaps). Kansas City will be without Mecole Hardman (pelvis), but Kemp is still unlikely to garner a significant offensive role.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to practice squad Kemp reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Kemp was elevated from Kansas City's practice squad for the third time in four games, though he once again failed to record an offensive statistic. The 27-year-old wideout also continued to primarily play on special teams, as 17 of his 21 snaps came in this phase Week 11. Kemp will now require a full spot on the active roster in order to suit for the Chiefs again this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped up to active roster The Chiefs elevated Kemp from their practice squad Saturday for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Kemp will be active for the third time this season. He's yet to see a target across six offensive snaps, but he may see an increased role with JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) out and Mecole Hardman (abdomen) on IR.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves back to practice squad Kemp reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Kemp was elevated for Sunday's Week 9 win over Tennessee but didn't log any snaps on offense. He did see 24 special-teams snaps, making one solo tackle and one assisted tackle on punt coverage. It was Kemp's second activation of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped up from practice squad Kemp was elevated to the Chiefs active roster from the practice squad Saturday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Kemp's bump up from the practice squad for Sunday's matchup with the Titans will give the team seven receivers on the active roster. This move may seem to contradict the expectations that Kadarius Toney will play, but he's fully expected to be ready to go for the contest.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Kemp reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Kemp was elevated ahead of Sunday's 44-23 win over San Francisco for the first time since joining Kansas City's practice squad Oct. 3. However, the 6-foot-4 wideout played just six of his team's 64 offensive snaps and made his biggest impact on special teams, recording two tackles on kickoff coverage. Kemp is now eligible for two more activations on game day with the Chiefs this season.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 7 Kemp was elevated from the Chiefs' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Kemp spent training camp with the Giants but was released with an injury settlement after suffering a hamstring injury. He found a new role on the Kansas City practice squad Oct. 3 and has a chance to be active for the first time this season. Kemp will remain buried among the team's wide receiver corps.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finds new home Kemp (hamstring) signed to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Kemp joined the Giants this past offseason after spending all or parts of the last five years with the Chiefs. The 27-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in training camp, which led to a placement on the Giants' IR, however, he ultimately reached an injury settlement with the team to become a free agent. Now healthy, Kemp joins the Cheifs' practice squad, where he'll work to earn a chance to be on the team's active roster.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inks deal with Giants Kemp signed a contract with the Giants on Tuesday, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports.

Impact Kemp has played in 43 games for the Chiefs and one for the Dolphins since entering the league in 2017. Primarily contributing on special teams, Kemp has recorded four catches for 42 yards in four NFL seasons.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants LB Ojulari unable to practice with hamstring injury

New York Giants leading sacker Azeez Ojulari is going to miss the start of training camp because of a non-football related hamstring injury

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Works primarily on special teams Kemp finished out the 2021 regular season with two catches for 24 yards on five targets.

Impact Kemp played only 72 offensive snaps all season compared to 311 on special teams. He's still buried on the depth chart heading into the playoffs and doesn't figure to contribute unless things get bad in terms of wide receiver absences. Kemp will be a restricted free agent in the offseason, so there is a decent chance he will be back in Kansas City next year.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from COVID-19 list Kemp was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, according to Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston.

Impact While this move certainly boosts Kansas City's receiving corps in terms of depth, Kemp is not expected to play a big role offensively. He's registered just two catches all season long and has played most of his snaps on special teams.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed in COVID protocol Kemp was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Herbie Teope of the Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Kemp will need to clear the league's COVID-19 protocols quickly in order to suit up Sunday against the Cowboys. If he misses game action, Kemp's absence will be felt on special teams, but the offense won't miss a beat, as he's registered just two catches all season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs WR Marcus Kemp placed on Reserve/COVID-19 list The #Chiefs announced that they placed special teams ace Marcus Kemp on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM