Bushman reverted to Kansas City's practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Bushman played seven of the team's 65 offensive snaps during Thursday night's loss against Detroit, failing to record any stats. The 27-year-old was elevated to give Kansas City some tight end depth, as superstar Travis Kelce missed Thursday's game with a knee injury.
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Chiefs' Matt Bushman: In line for elevation
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Kansas City plan to elevate Bushman from their practice squad Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The 27-year-old failed to make the Chiefs' original 53-man roster but signed to the team's practice squad just one day after getting waived. With Travis Kelce's availability up in the air, Bushman's looming elevation ensures some depth at tight end ahead of Thursday's game against Detroit.
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Matt Bushman: Joins KC's practice squad
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The Chiefs signed Bushman to their practice squad Wednesday.
Bushman was unable to secure a spot on the Chiefs' 53-man roster, as the team opted to go with Noah Gray and Blake Bell as backup options behind Travis Kelce. Still, the 27-year-old will now look to turn some heads at practice while he awaits an opportunity to join the active roster.
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Chiefs' Matt Bushman: Back with Chiefs
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Bushman signed a reserve/future contract with Kansas City on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Bushman was cut by the Chiefs to begin the 2022 season as part of roster cuts, but he rejoined the team's practice squad in late December. The tight end hasn't appeared in regular-season action since he suited up for two games with the Raiders back in 2021.
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Matt Bushman: Back in Kansas City
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The Chiefs signed Bushman to their practice squad Tuesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Bushman is now slated to serve as an emergency depth option to Kansas City's tight end corps following Tuesday's transaction. The 245-pounder originally joined the Chiefs' practice squad back in January of 2022, but he was eventually let go from injured reserve after fracturing his clavicle in the team's preseason finale.
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Chiefs' Matt Bushman: Fractures clavicle
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Bushman was forced to exit the Chiefs' preseason finale Thursday with a fractured clavicle, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Bushman left Kansas City's preseason finale against the Packers in the third quarter after scoring two touchdowns and recording three catches overall for 73 yards. The 26-year-old will try to fight for a depth spot behind Travis Kelce once he heals up from his collarbone injury.
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Chiefs' Matt Bushman: Injures arm in preseason finale
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Bushman suffered an arm injury during Thursday's preseason finale against the Packers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Bushman suffered his right arm injury in the third quarter of Thursday's preseason finale after scoring two touchdowns earlier in the game. Last season, the tight end bounced around the league playing on multiple teams. In 2022, he hopes to earn a reserve role behind Travis Kelce once he's fully healthy.
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Matt Bushman: Added to Chiefs' practice squad
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The Chiefs signed Bushman to their practice squad Tuesday, Charles Goldman of USA Today reports.
Bushman has spent most of the season on the Raiders' practice squad and played exclusively on special teams when he was elevated to the active roster. He'll now serve as organizational depth for Kansas City late in the regular season and during the playoffs.
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Matt Bushman: Back to Raiders' practice squad
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Bushman reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday.
The 26-year-old was elevated for Sunday's loss to Washington, failing to register an offensive snap. With Darren Waller (knee) potentially returning in Week 14, Bushman was no longer needed on the active roster.
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Raiders' Matt Bushman: Promoted from practice squad
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Bushman was elevated to the active roster Saturday.
Bushman will get his second chance with the active roster this season, as Darren Waller (back/knee) has been ruled out for Sunday against Washington. Bushman's lone appearance came in Week 7 against the Eagles, where he saw 11 snaps on offense but failed to tally any stats. The BYU product will likely line up third on the depth chart behind Foster Moreau and Daniel Helm.
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Raiders' Matt Bushman: Joins active roster
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Bushman was elevated to the Raiders' active roster from the practice squad Saturday.
With Nick Bowers (neck) on injured reserve, Bushman will get his first promotion to the Raiders' active roster. Bowers operated primarily on special teams, so Bushman will likely have to contribute there before he is able to crack the Raiders' offensive rotations.
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Raiders' Matt Bushman: Latches on in Las Vegas
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Bushman (Achilles) signed with the Raiders on Friday as an undrafted free agent.
Bushman ended up going undrafted out of BYU, in no small part due to the fact that an Achilles tear forced him to miss the entire 2020 season. By successfully participating in BYU's pro day, he's already proven that he's ready to resume football activities. He'll work to develop in the Raiders' crowded tight end room.
