Chiefs Activate Bowe, Make Other Roster Moves

by Joel Thorman on Dec 19, 2009 6:31 PM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

The Kansas City Chiefs are busy this evening. Tonight, Josh Looney of KCChiefs.com announced the Chiefs had activated Dwayne Bowe off the reserve/suspended list. This move was expected, no matter how coy the Chiefs head coach and quarterback approached it.

To make room for Bowe, the Chiefs placed Dantrell Savage on IR. He's been on and off the injury report since injuring an ankle against the Oakland Raiders on November 15th.

The Chiefs also activated guard Daryl Harris from the practice squad. This was likely done in response to Brian Waters' designation as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.

Harris is a 6'4", 300 pound rookie with no NFL experience. He comes from Mississippi where he logged eight starts at left guard last season.

To make room for Harris on the 53 man roster, rookie WR and sixth round draft pick Quinten Lawrence was released. Lawrence was released earlier in the season only to be re-signed to the practice squad. With Harris' promotion, there's currently an open spot on the practice squad. I'm not sure we've seen the last of Lawrence.

So, to recap:

Additions

WR Bowe reinstated
G Harris from the practice squad

Subtractions

RB Savage to IR
WR Lawrence released

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by Chiefsfan85 on Dec 19, 2009 6:41 PM CST reply actions

Is Lawrence still PS eligible?

I think so, but I am not 100% sure. If so, I expect him to be re-signed to the PS if and when he clears waivers (otherwise we already would have signed someone else to replace Harris on the PS).

I like the moves, but it looks like this means Waters is unofficially ruled out for Sunday. Hopefully he gets healthy for the Denver and Cinci games.

I am hoping Ndukwe gets a shot at RG.

by Nick Britt on Dec 19, 2009 6:44 PM CST reply actions

yep

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
* Stats are for losers

by stagdsp on Dec 19, 2009 7:40 PM CST up reply actions

Bowe looks like a fucking beast

in that picture

by KCCheeze on Dec 19, 2009 6:44 PM CST reply actions

I believe thats....

two open positions on the practice squad. They still haven’t filled Dion Gales spot.

by ICTChief on Dec 19, 2009 7:28 PM CST reply actions

wow

I did think lawrence looked green but…I hope we put him back on the PS…fast fast kid.

ndukwe at RG?

and yeah bowe looks rather beast like in that photo

by SDChief on Dec 19, 2009 8:45 PM CST reply actions

agreed on all counts

by stagdsp on Dec 19, 2009 9:20 PM CST up reply actions

I dont' see why they wouldn't put Lawerence on the PS

I’m pretty sure that since he was released from the active roster he had to be release & clear waivers in order to go back. He looked badly out of place in game action, but hopefully with some time to think about it he’ll be better prepared for next season.

Predictions:

Kansas City will not win more than four games in 2009
Kansas City will have a new OC and DC in 2010
Kansas City will win at least seven games in 2010

by jmcgoblue on Dec 19, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions

maybe

we will see a real offense on the field tomorrow with Cassel, D Bowe, Charles and Chambers on the field at the same time, maybe now we will put some points on the board

by banshee_01 on Dec 19, 2009 9:19 PM CST reply actions

i bet it looks better than the last 3 weeks!

by stagdsp on Dec 19, 2009 9:20 PM CST up reply actions

haha

you said real offense and Cassel in the same sentence

by KCCheeze on Dec 19, 2009 10:16 PM CST up reply actions

Haha! That is funny!

by Chiefsfan1970 on Dec 19, 2009 10:37 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe.....

Cottam and Pope can get involved as well. More talent on the field may stretch the defense enough that gaps open up & TDs are the result.

by Chief1 on Dec 20, 2009 9:22 AM CST up reply actions

can it look any worse

besides the play of Charles

by banshee_01 on Dec 19, 2009 9:24 PM CST reply actions

At this point in their careers Bowe has a future.

Russel is a third stringer. Bowe has been making bad QB’s lookin` pretty good for a while now.

I’m glad to see him back after the dumbest suspension of all time. He’ll straighten up and perform like a pro now. He’s too competitive to just let something like this happen without an elevated since of play. He nows he owes us one now, because we’ve all given him a pass on this one. He’s no TO or anything of the like. He’s a baller. I can’t wait to see this guy catch some of those crazy balls again.

We’ll see the makings of an offensive rebirth with more and more weapons now. Surely our defense will look better now that they’ll be able to rest some between series.

I’m thinking we go 5-11? We win the toilet bowl tomorrow.

Bengals… well, they’re playing with a little somthin` on their side right now. (Don’t get me started on LJ) But, I think it’s gonna be a close loss for us.

Then we go to Denver a put down a punishing blow for pay backs sake.

da Chiefs!

Prediction: Tamba gets 10 sacks this year.

by ChiefDog on Dec 20, 2009 12:11 AM CST reply actions

If he's active

I wouldn’t mind seeing Harris see the field some today. Nothing major of course, but if the opportunity presents itself, get the kid some action and see how he handles it. Maybe as an extra lineman in goal line situations or something like that.

by bh13 on Dec 20, 2009 12:53 AM CST reply actions