Under defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, the Kansas City Chiefs have developed plenty of young talent, especially in the secondary. As with veteran defensive back Deon Bush, the team has retained experienced players on the practice squad to be ready immediately.
The trend will likely continue, especially with the Chiefs re-signing Bush on a reserve/future contract. The 31-year-old spent most of the 2024 season on the practice squad but played in two regular-season games, tallying three tackles and a fumble recovery. Bush had a memorable red zone interception in the 2023 AFC Championship after only playing three snaps in the game.
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A former fourth-round selection in the 2016 NFL Draft, Bush began his career with the Chicago Bears. Spagnuolo likes Bush for being reliable and will likely be used in the same role in 2025.