Another former Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl champion is going to South Beach, as free agent tight end Jody Fortson decided to leave after being injured in 2023.
“Jody Fortson won’t be returning to the Chiefs, he is signing with [the] Miami [Dolphins] as reported by his agents, the Katz Brothers,” said Chiefs Digest insider Matt Derrick on March 14. He quoted a post from Katz Brothers Sports which said: “ Welcome to Miami@notyourjody Fortson was a fan favorite in Kansas City, despite only getting 155 receiving yards.”
Jody Fortson won’t be returning to the Chiefs, he is signing with Miami as reported by his agents the Katz Brothers. https://t.co/Ofm1oJOguf
— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) March 14, 2024
in 21 total appearances with the team. He was also a red zone threat at 6-foot-4, and an easy story to root for because of his undrafted status out of Valdosta State University. Fortson will join
in Miami, fitting in behind new starting tight end Tyreek Hill on the Dolphins depth chart. Jonnu Smith Jody Fortson’s Chiefs Career Was Cut Short Due to Injury
Fortson had high hopes for the 2023 season and seemed
motivated to make a big impact as a pass-catcher in Andy Reid’s offense. Unfortunately, his opportunity was cut short by a shoulder injury that happened during the early stages of training camp. that Fortson would need surgery later on August 15, and that was pretty much it. The tight end’s breakout attempt was over before it ever began.
Coach Reid announced Eventually, Fortson did
release a statement his Instagram story on after confirming that his season had ended on August 16. “Surgery was a success,” he started, saying: “First off I’m going to thank God because although I’m missing the season I could be missing much more than just that. I’m going to continue to give you all the honor and praise and keep my focus on the places we speak about… Thank you in advance because I know it’s already done.”
“To my Family/Friends and Fans, thank you for your unwavering amounts of love and support,” Fortson continued at the time. “As always I’ll give you my absolute best to be the best that I can possibly be.. GOD willing I’ll be back doing what I love to do, we know that in all things GOD works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Finally, the Chiefs contributor ended by thanking his surgeon and saying: “Down but NOT out this just some more concrete that the rose has to grow through.”
Fortson turned 28 years old in December. He’ll look to reboot his NFL career with the Dolphins in 2024.
Chiefs Re-Sign DT Tershawn Wharton in NFL Free Agency: Report
Even though the Chiefs lost Fortson on March 14, they were able to keep defensive tackle
Tershawn Wharton — once again adding depth to the defensive line. Bleacher Report insider Jordan Schultz reported a one-year, $2.75 million fully guaranteed deal for the four-year veteran. So far, Kansas City has basically run it back at D-tackle, re-signing superstar
and Wharton along with 2023 trade acquisition Chris Jones, veteran Mike Pennel Neil Farrell remaining free agent. The only at the position is long-time nose tackle Derrick Nnadi After injuring his ACL in 2022, Wharton came back in time for Week 1 last year and was able to contribute in all 17 regular season games. In his usual rotational role, the 25-year-old got 2.0 sacks, two tackles for a loss, and five QB hits according to Pro Football Reference..
Those numbers were pretty much in line with his usual performance. Later, Wharton got his third sack of the season in the playoffs..
in the playoffs
Baltimore Ravens He also added a third TFL during the postseason in the same game. against the Wharton is a two-time Super Bowl champion with the organization. He first joined the Chiefs as an undrafted prospect in 2020.A Chiefs free agent and long-time veteran of the team is leaving to sign with the Dolphins in 2024.
Wharton is a two-time Super Bowl champion of the organization. He first joined the Chiefs as an undrafted prospect in 2020.
