Chiefs sign ex-Wildcat to fill in for injured long snapper

According to a report from Arrowhead Pride Editor-in-Chief Pete Sweeney, the Kansas City Chiefs signed former Kansas State Wildcat Randen Plattner to temporarily replace long-snapper James Winchester, who exited Saturday’s loss to the Detroit Lions due to a shoulder injury.

Though Plattner’s time in Kansas City is expected to be brief, his addition could be a valuable way for the Parkville, Missouri native to establish himself in the NFL and potentially gain a more permanent role with another team.

The extent of Winchester’s injury is unclear, but Plattner’s presence will ensure that the Chiefs’ special teams unit has an experienced long-snapper ready for field goals and punts.

According to his bio on the official Kansas State football website , Plattner saw action in 62 games during his collegiate career and was a semifinalist for the Patrick Mannelly Long Snapper of the Year award in 2023.

Expect to see Plattner in action for the first time when Kansas City faces the Chicago Bears in their final preseason exhibition on Thursday.