Friday, August 9, 2019

Kansas City Chiefs sign cornerback Morris Claiborne

Morris Claiborne
photo courtesy: Associated Press
Despite a looming suspension, cornerback Morris Claiborne has found a new home for the 2019 season.

On Thursday NFL Network reported that the 29-year-old cornerback had signed a one-year $1.5 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs with $1.5 million in incentives.

Now that he is under contract, Claiborne will be suspended the first four games of the regular season.

The veteran defensive back was drafted by the Cowboys in the first round in 2012. In his five injury plagued seasons with the Cowboys, Claiborne had 151 tackles, four fumble recoveries, and four interceptions and only played in 47 games out of a possible total of 80.

Claiborne signed with the Jets in 2017 where he would go on to play in 30 games over two seasons and amass 100 tackles, 22 passes defended and three interceptions.

Claiborne will be able to practice and play through preseason and training camp but won't be available to hit the field in the regular season until Week 5 against the Colts.

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