Kansas City Chiefs Release Former Super Bowl Champion In Surprise Move
The Kansas City Chiefs have quickly decided to move on from veteran cornerback Robert Rochell.
Six weeks after signing Robert Rochell, the Chiefs announced on their team website that they have released the 27-year-old cornerback. Rochell is the fourth player to be released by the defending AFC champions since the conclusion of the NFL Draft, along with tight end Anthony Firkser, linebackers Shaun Bradley and Blake Lynch.
Kansas City signed Rochell on March 28, two weeks after the new league year began. The 2021 fourth-round pick out of Arkansas won Super Bowl 56 with the Los Angeles Rams in his rookie season.
During his rookie season, Rochell suited up for 11 games (five starts) and recorded one interception and four pass breakups. Unfortunately, he was placed on the injured reserve in December and didn’t play again during the campaign.
He played all 17 games in 2022, but was released before the 2023 season commenced. Robert Rochell was later signed to the Seattle Seahawks’ and Carolina Panthers’ practice squads, though he never played a game with either club.
The Green Bay Packers signed Rochell midway through the 2023 season, and he went on to appear in 20 games over two seasons with Matt LaFleur and company. Rochell had one fumble recovery and six combined tackles as a Packer.
Robert Rochell Should Be Picked Up By Another Team Before 2025 Season Begins
Rochell isn’t exactly a household name, but he is an experienced cornerback with 48 NFL game appearances under his belt. So he should be picked up by another team at some point before the 2025 regular season begins in September.
It’s always possible that the Chiefs could bring back Rochell, too, especially if some of their other defensive backs fail to impress in training camp or preseason.
