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THE Kansas City Chiefs have released a Super Bowl champion from their roster.
Former Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers cornerback Robert Rochell has been cut from the Chiefs’ roster.
The Kansas City Chiefs are making roster moves as the offseason progresses[/caption]
Cornerback Robert Rochell has been released from the Chiefs’ roster[/caption]
Rochell was picked by the Rams in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Coming out of Central Arkansas, he made an immediate impact, playing 11 games and starting five in his rookie season.
He had the only interception of his career in that 2021 season.
While he started five regular season games, Rochell didn’t get any action during the Rams’ Super Bowl run. Still, he is a Super Bowl champion.
Rochell played in 17 games for the Rams in his sophomore season in 2022, but that would be his last year with the team.
He was cut from the Rams’ roster before the third year of his four-year, $4.1 million rookie contract.
Rochell signed with the Seattle Seahawks‘ and Carolina Panthers‘ practice squad before eventually landing with the Packers.
He played in 20 games across two seasons with the Packers before being signed by the Chiefs on a one-year deal.
Rochell didn’t make it past the Chiefs’ rookie minicamp before being released once again.
In a subsequent move, the Chiefs are signing safety Major Williams to replace Rochell’s spot on the roster.
Williams was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Carson-Newman University.
The football program is at the Division II level, and Williams is getting a shot at proving he can compete at the NFL level.
Williams was invited to Chiefs minicamp on a tryout basis before getting a contract from the team.
He spent three years with the team, compiling 155 total tackles, 22.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions, and 3.5 tackles for loss.
Williams also served as a punt returner, scoring two touchdowns in the role.
March 12 – Free Agency begins
April 24-26 – NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
September 4 – 2025 season opener (TBC vs Eagles)
November 27 – Thanksgiving Day triple header
January 4, 2026 – End of regular-season
February 8, 2026 – Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California
If he finds success in the NFL, Williams wouldn’t be the first player from the Division II level to show they have what it takes to compete in the pros.
While it is rare, there are some extremely successful players that came from Division II.
Tyreek Hill notably came out of West Alabama and became a Hall of Fame-caliber wide receiver.
Running back Austin Ekeler went undrafted out of Western Colorado and now has nearly 9,000 yards from scrimmage and 73 total touchdowns.
If he finds success with the Chiefs in training camp, Williams could join the 46 Division II players currently rostered in the NFL.
