| Date | News |
| 2/08/24 | Kansas City Chiefs praise former UH wideout who played 'big roles' in 3 Super Bowls. The Kansas City Chiefs will play their first Super Bowl without former University of Hawaii standout Marcus Kemp. Kemp is now a free agent, but was part of the team when the Chiefs played in the championship games in February 2020, 2021 and 2023. “Marcus Kemp is one of my favorite teammates of all time,” said Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City's star quarterback. As a Rainbow Warrior, Kemp was known for making big plays at key moments. Source: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/02/09/kansas-ci... |
| 4/01/23 | From undrafted to the Super Bowl Champion: Marcus Kemp's journey to the NFL. Marcus Kemp is a two-time Super Bowl champ with the Kansas City Chiefs — a dream that felt out of reach after leaving University of Hawaii undrafted. Kemp spent four years as a wide receiver for the 'Bows. After graduating in 2017, the NFL draft came and went — his name wasn't called. “I think it really shaped me and propelled me to where I am now,” said Marcus Kemp. Source: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/04/01/undrafted... |
| 3/03/23 | Marcus Kemp heads to Commanders on free agent deal. Kansas City Chiefs special teams contributor and reserve wide receiver Marcus Kemp signed a free agent deal with the Washington Commanders on Friday. Kemp and the Commanders announced the signing at 12:31 p.m. Friday. The undrafted free agent from Hawai'i appeared in 46 games for the Chiefs over the course of five seasons. Source: https://www.wibw.com/2023/03/03/marcus-kemp-heads-... |
| 3/03/23 | Report: Former Chiefs WR Marcus Kemp following Eric Bieniemy to Washington. Former #Chiefs WR Marcus Kemp is following Eric Bieniemy to Washington and signing with the #Commanders, per report. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/report-former-chiefs-wr-m... |
| 2/11/23 | Chiefs promote Marcus Kemp, Austin Reiter for Super Bowl LVII. The Chiefs have elevated a couple of players from their practice squad ahead of Super Bowl LVII. The team announced the promotions of wide receiver Marcus Kemp and offensive lineman Austin Reiter. There are no other changes to their roster or injury report before the final game of the season. Kemp was called up for [more] Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/chiefs-promote-marcus-kem... |
| 10/22/22 | Week 7 KC Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers Injury Report and Updates. However, they did not activate cornerback Trent McDuffie off the injured reserve list, meaning he will not return until after the bye week and will miss Sunday's matchup in San Francisco. The Chiefs also activated cornerback Dicaprio Bootle and wide receiver Marcus Kemp from the practice squad. Injury Updates from Week 7 Following Kansas City's Week 6 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the team had plenty of question marks regarding its injury report. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/kc-chiefs-injur... |
| 10/02/22 | Report: Kansas City Chiefs Hosting Veteran WR Marcus Kemp for Visit. As the Kansas City Chiefs finish preparations for a Sunday Night Football matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, their work doesn't stop in regards to improving the team. With multiple current injuries at wide receiver, Kansas City is reportedly planning on reuniting with a familiar face. Per Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest, the Chiefs are visiting with wideout Marcus Kemp and plan to sign him to their practice squad on Monday if he passes a physical. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/report-kansas-c... |
| 11/29/21 | Chiefs remove Marcus Kemp from COVID list, sign practice squad tight end. According to the NFL’s official transactions report, the Kansas City Chiefs have activated wide receiver Marcus Kemp from the team’s Reserve/COVID list to the active roster. The team’s longtime special-teams ace went on the list November 18 — four days after he caught a 16-yard pass from Tommy Townsend on a fake punt during Kansas City’s 41-14 defeat of the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10. Kemp was forced to miss the team’s 19-9 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 11. Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2021/11/29/22808767... |
| 11/09/21 | Sweet video shows Chiefs’ Marcus Kemp teach young son how to score TD at Arrowhead. This was a cute moment after the Chiefs defeated Green Bay. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/sweet-video-shows-chiefs-... |
| 9/02/21 | Former University of Hawaii receiver Marcus Kemp leads group of Hawaii athletes signed to NFL practice squads. Sep. 2—Former University of Hawaii receiver Marcus Kemp, who was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday, is expected to be back, according to general manager Brett Veach. According to arrowheadpride.com, Veach told media members on a Zoom call Wednesday that Kemp could contribute on Week 1 when the Chiefs host the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 12. "He'll be back. He'll be back, " said ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/former-university-hawaii-... |
| 9/01/21 | Chiefs say Marcus Kemp will be on Week 1 roster; what will be the corresponding move?. The Kansas City Chiefs finalized their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday. Surprisingly enough, wide receiver Marcus Kemp — who played well during this training camp — did not make the team. But that shouldn’t last long, according to the man who would know: Chiefs general manager Brett Veach. Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2021/9/1/22652900/c... |
| 8/28/21 | Marcus Kemp hopes he's proven something to the Chiefs ahead of roster cutdown. Although his expanded role on offense has been noted — both in team practices and in three preseason games — Kemp knows that special teams has kept him in the league to this point. So when I first entered the league, I knew that was probably my best chance at staying on a team — being an undrafted rookie,” Kemp replied when asked about how playing special teams had kept him on the team long enough to develop. So I kind of took that mindset every year. Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2021/8/28/22645835/... |
| 8/28/21 | Marcus Kemp Enjoys Working With Chiefs Receivers: 'No Choice but To Get Better'. There's been nonstop talk about how much special teams performance may factor into the Kansas City Chiefs' decision to potentially keep wide receiver Marcus Kemp on the roster. Now, there are multiple reasons why he should avoid roster cuts. In the Chiefs' 28-25 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Friday, Kemp was everywhere. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/gameday/marcus-kemp-... |
| 8/11/21 | Chiefs WR Marcus Kemp looking to build on strong training camp in preseason. Marcus Kemp has had an 'interesting journey' with the #Chiefs, leading to a strong training camp with hopes for a stronger preseason. | from @TheJohnDillon Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/chiefs-wr-marcus-kemp-loo... |
| 2/06/21 | Chiefs make final roster moves for Super Bowl LV. The Chiefs have made their last roster moves of the season. Just before Super Bowl LV, the Chiefs have placed left tackle Eric Fisher and linebacker Willie Gay on injured reserve, elevated wide receiver Marcus Kemp and quarterback Matt Moore from the practice squad to the active roster, activated tight end Deon Yelder from injured [more] Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/chiefs-final-roster-moves... |
| 1/11/21 | Report: Chiefs to re-sign WR Marcus Kemp to practice squad. A key special teamer is set to return to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/report-chiefs-sign-wr-mar... |
| 1/02/21 | Dolphins Busy With Moves Before Buffalo Game. The team also elevated wide receiver Marcus Kemp and quarterback Reid Sinnett from the practice squad. The last move indicates the Dolphins are likely to have three active quarterbacks against Buffalo, with Jake Rudock also on hand to serve as backup to rookie first-round pick Tua Tagovailoa. The Dolphins, of course, won't have the services of veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick, who was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphin... |