{"id":33372,"date":"2026-01-06T20:29:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T00:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/shane-buechele-waived-by-chiefs-after-13-day-stint-multiple-playoff-teams-eying-veteran-backup-for-super-bowl-run\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T20:29:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T00:29:25","slug":"33596-shane-buechele-waived-by-chiefs-after-brief-13-day-stint-can-rejoin-bills-for-pl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/33596-shane-buechele-waived-by-chiefs-after-brief-13-day-stint-can-rejoin-bills-for-pl\/","title":{"rendered":"Shane Buechele waived by Chiefs after 13-day stint, multiple playoff teams eying veteran backup for Super Bowl run"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size:1.1em;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:20px'>Shane Buechele&#8217;s brief window with the Kansas City Chiefs has slammed shut. The veteran backup quarterback was waived on January 5, just <b>13 days<\/b> after being signed to the active roster in late December. With waivers cleared, <b>Buechele can now rejoin the Buffalo Bills<\/b> or sign with any other playoff-contending team to make an unexpected push toward the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n<div style='background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border-left:4px solid #e74c3c;margin:25px 0'>\n<h3 style='margin-top:0'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul style='margin:10px 0;padding-left:20px'>\n<li>Waived on <b>January 5, 2026<\/b>, less than 24 hours after making NFL debut against Las Vegas<\/li>\n<li>Completed <b>7 of 14 passes for 88 yards<\/b> in his first professional game<\/li>\n<li>Originally signed by Chiefs on <b>December 22<\/b> after Gardner Minshew&#8217;s season-ending knee injury<\/li>\n<li>Turns <b>28 years old on January 9<\/b> and immediately eligible for playoff teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>From Bills Practice Squad to Chiefs Starter in 13 Days<\/h2>\n<p>Shane Buechele&#8217;s path to Kansas City reads like a fast-forward movie. He spent most of the <b>2025 season on the Buffalo Bills&#8217; practice squad<\/b>, fighting for limited snaps and opportunities. When the <b>Chiefs signed him on December 22<\/b>, it represented a rare shot to finally showcase his talents on the NFL stage. Buechele had waited years for this moment, and when the chance came, he seized it with both hands.<\/p>\n<p>The timing made sense for Kansas City. With <b>Patrick Mahomes sidelined by ACL surgery<\/b> and Gardner Minshew suffering a torn ACL, the team needed emergency depth at quarterback. Buechele, a former <b>SMU standout<\/b>, stepped in to help navigate the final week of the struggling season. Now, after making his debut and impressing onlookers in a losing effort, he becomes trade bait for teams desperate for veteran quarterbacking depth in their playoff runs.<\/p>\n<h2>Debut Performance Showed Real Promise Despite Loss<\/h2>\n<p>In what proved to be his sole appearance in a Chiefs uniform, <b>Buechele started the entire second half<\/b> against the <b>Las Vegas Raiders<\/b> in Week 18. The <b>Chiefs&#8217; offense had been dormant<\/b> through two quarters, so the challenge fell to the untested newcomer to breathe life into a struggling unit. Buechele delivered some moments of genuine competence amid the chaos.<\/p>\n<p>Operating over six full drives, the 27-year-old guided Kansas City to three field goals, including a pivotal 50-yard field-goal drive that knotted the game <b>6-6 in the third quarter<\/b>. His most impressive play came late in the fourth quarter when he connected with <b>Hollywood Brown on a 51-yard completion<\/b> that set up a go-ahead Kansas City field goal. Despite taking <b>five sacks<\/b> and absorbing punishment, Buechele showed poise and kept the team competitive until the final seconds, when <b>Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson made a career-long 60-yard field goal<\/b> to win it. The final score: <b>Chiefs 12, Raiders 14<\/b>.<\/p>\n<table style='width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0'>\n<tr style='background:#f4f4f4'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Stat<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;text-align:center'>Performance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Completions\/Attempts<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center'><b>7 of 14<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Passing Yards<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center'><b>88 yards<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Touchdowns\/Interceptions<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center'><b>0\/0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Sacks Taken<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center'><b>5 for major losses<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Long Completion<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center'><b>51 yards to Brown<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Chiefs Turn Waiver Into Playoff Gift for Rivals<\/h2>\n<p>Kansas City&#8217;s decision to release Buechele appears counterintuitive at first blush. The quarterback had just completed his NFL debut and received real praise from the organization. The difference lies in salary cap mechanics and playoff realities. With the <b>Chiefs&#8217; season finished<\/b>, the organization faced a simple calculation: keep a backup quarterback who wouldn&#8217;t play, or release him and generate goodwill across the league.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Bills never replaced Buechele on their practice squad<\/b> when the Chiefs signed him on December 22, according to multiple reports. This opens the door for Buffalo to immediately sign him back if waivers clear successfully. Other AFC playoff teams\u2015including potential Super Bowl contenders\u2015could also claim him for their own quarterback depth.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Next for Shane Buechele and Buffalo?<\/h2>\n<p>Buechele represents a interesting insurance policy for any playoff team. At <b>28 years old<\/b>, he brings actual NFL experience combined with the fresh memory of game reps from just days ago. The <b>Buffalo Bills<\/b> positioned themselves as the most likely destination given their prior relationship with the quarterback. With the <b>AFC East leaders pushing toward a championship<\/b>, having a capable reserve quarterback available could prove valuable in a playoff emergency.<\/p>\n<p>Whether Buechele returns to Buffalo or lands elsewhere, his brief Kansas City chapter proved he can compete at the NFL level. His composed play despite heavy pressure and his ability to move the offense in critical moments suggest he belongs on an NFL roster. The next chapter of his career begins now, with playoff stakes and playoff teams waiting to evaluate what this former practice-squad guy can do when opportunities arise.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Sports Illustrated<\/b> &#8211; Chiefs Quickly Release QB in Flurry of Monday Moves<\/li>\n<li><b>USA Today Sports<\/b> &#8211; Chiefs waive backup QB Shane Buechele after Week 18 loss<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrowhead Pride<\/b> &#8211; Chiefs waive quarterback Shane Buechele, make 5 other roster moves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":33371,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Shane Buechele\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Gardner Minshew\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Patrick 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