Chiefs Sign 24-Year-Old RB With Ability to ‘Create Additional Yardage’

The Kansas City Chiefs had a new face at practice on November 30, former Arizona Cardinals running back Keaontay Ingram. Moments after the sighting, different members of the KC media reported the transaction.

Arrowhead Pride’s Pete Sweeney was among the first, confirming that it will be a practice squad deal for the 2022 sixth-round pick out of USC.

Ingram was released by the Cardinals on November 28. He’ll join reserve RBs La’Mical Perine and Deneric Prince on the practice squad as the Chiefs supplement their depth at the position.

Scouting Report on Keaontay Ingram Matches Early NFL Track Record

There’s a reason Arizona moved on from Ingram after a year and 12 weeks.

The 24-year-old is only averaging 2.2 yards per carry on his career, with one touchdown and 181 total scrimmage yards. He’s appeared in 20 games so far.

That matches his scouting report back in spring of 2022.

“Running back prospect with adequate size and quickness who leaves you wanting more,” NFL Network expert Lance Zierlein voiced ahead of the draft.

“Ingram was noticeably quicker and more elusive at a lighter weight after transferring to USC from Texas,” the scout went on. “He sees the interior clearly but can be too content to bounce runs wide rather than continuing to probe between the tackles.”

Perhaps the best trait that Zierlein noted in 2022 was Ingram’s ability to “create additional yardage with quick decision-making at times.” The half-back showcases that skill set during the clip below, shared by “how bout those CHIEFS” on X.

However, Zierlein did add that “there aren’t any real standout qualities” that Ingram displays.

It’ll be interesting to see if his NFL experience gives him the leg up on Prince down the stretch.