OFFICIAL: NFL Confirms Cancellation of Raiders vs. Chiefs Game Following Passing of Head Coach and Quarterback.

The NFL has officially announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated Raiders vs. Chiefs game following the tragic passing of the Raiders’ head coach and quarterback. The league expressed its condolences to the team, their families, and fans, describing the loss as a devastating blow to the sport.

The decision to cancel the game was made out of respect for the grieving Raiders organization and to provide time for mourning. Fans have taken to social media to express their support and condolences. The NFL is expected to release further updates regarding the team’s schedule and plans moving forward.

Chiefs turn to familiar name to help Reid, Mahomes

In a spree of roster moves Tuesday, the Chiefs announced they were signing kicker Nick Wright to their practice squad. With Shrader ruled out, the 28-year-old is expected to kick against the Raiders on Friday.

 Another Super Bowl champion with Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes cut by the Chiefs

This will be Wright’s third stint in Kansas City, where he already played in the 2022 NFL season.

That year, started in Weeks 4 and 5 to replace an injured Harrison Butker, going 8-of-8 on extra points and 3-of-4 on field goals.

Pittsburgh poached him off the Chiefs’ practice squad in November, but ended up returning to Kansas City in January after being waived by the Steelers.

More than a year later, Wright gets another chance to prove the Chiefs his worth.