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    Chiefs Already Made Their 'Big' Roster Move?

    By Jonah Morgan,

    11 hours ago

    The Kansas City Chiefs have a big challenge facing them going forward this season, as their starting running back, Isiah Pacheco, will be out six to eight weeks with a fractured fibula.

    That has some calling for the defending back-to-back Super Bowl champs to "make a move.'' But maybe they already have.

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    Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele (42) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Arnold Ebiketie (17) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

    Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

    As it stands? As a result of the injury, the rest of the team's running backs will need to step up and help the team stay undefeated. In a recent article by CBS Sports, they list what they think is the biggest need for every NFL team ahead of Week 4, and they think that is the running back position for the reigning Super Bowl champions.

    "The team elevated Kareem Hunt to the active roster and will likely lean on rookie Carson Steele and Samaje Perine in the interim," Josh Edwards writes. "Cornerback was a primary need after moving L'Jarius Sneed this offseason. It looks as though they will be able to cobble a secondary together with Trent McDuffie, Chamarri Conner and others."

    Related: Mahomes Scouts Rashee: 'Just Makes Plays!'

    What is CBS saying? That it should be anticipated that KC makes a "big'' roster move at running back? We bet not. The team addressed the running back problem as well as they can for the time being. Steele stepped up in a big way in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons, and the team just signed Hunt to their active roster, so they have a few guys that can make an impact.

    If those guys can step up, it will take away some of the sting left behind by Pacheco's injury. ... and it will continue a coach Andy Reid tradition of using functional backs to big results.

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    Jeremy Downs
    2h ago
    Mcduffie and Conner seem to be doing fine. The offense is what needs the help right now.
    Maureen Cedio
    2h ago
    Great idea, those guys really stepped up last week..look forward to tomorrow’s game.
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