Chiefs sign emergency QB for the last two games of the season.

The Kansas City Chiefs have brought in an emergency quarterback after losing Gardner Minshew to a serious injury. According to reports, Shane Buechele is headed back to KC.

The Chiefs were already short a QB after Patrick Mahomes’ season was cut short by a knee injury. Minshew is believed to have sustained a similar injury in Week 16.

The pair of injuries has resulted in the Chiefs signing Buechele from the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He’s also a familiar face, having been with the team before.

Buechele joined KC after going undrafted in 2021 and was on the roster when they beat the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023. However, he has yet to make an appearance in a competitive NFL game at 27.

An unfortunate neck injury forced him to miss the entire 2024 season after he joined the Bills‘ practice squad the year before.

He did not make Buffalo’s 53-man roster prior to the start of the season, but was signed to their practice squad the following day.

Shane Buechel Has A Chance To Play His First NFL Game This Week

Shane Buechele (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)
Sunday’s injury left the Chiefs with just one healthy quarterback: Chris Oladokun. They suffered a ninth defeat of the campaign, losing 26-9 to the Tennessee Titans.

It has since been reported that Minshew did not sustain a torn ACL but will still miss significant time. The backup journeyman started in place of the injured Mahomes against Tennessee on Sunday. He was ruled out of the game by the second quarter in what was his first start of the season.

Oladokun stepped in and did well in terms of completions. He went 11 for 16 for 111 passing yards, but did not register any touchdowns.

It will be interesting to see who starts for the 2024 Super Bowl finalists against the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day.

Meanwhile, the team has announced its intention to leave the state of Missouri. They are expected to take up residence in Kansas.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.