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Samaje Perine
Kansas City Chiefs

2025 Projected Value: $0
Based on 10-team A-only league

Player News

Date	News
2/04/25	He thought he would help Bo Nix. Instead, Samaje Perine turned into key reserve for Chiefs. Samaje Perine is not the kind of guy who has to go around wearing a name tag. Broncos fans became acquainted with Perine in 2023 as the veteran running back who turned into a favorite third-down target and a two-minute weapon for Russell Wilson. As Perine stood on the Superdome field during Monday's media night, he reflected on where he is and where he's been. Cut by the Broncos on Aug. 26 after the team drafted Audric Estime, Perine now serves as a critical reserve for a Kansas City Chiefs squad trying to become the first Super Bowl team to three-peat. Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2025/02/04/samaje-perin...
1/26/25	Watch: Former Bengals Player Makes Game-Clinching Play in Chiefs' Win Over Bills. Watch: Former Bengals Running Back Samaje Perine Makes Game-Clinching Play in Chiefs' Win Over Bills The Chiefs are hoping to become the first organization to win three-straight Super Bowl Championships. James Rapien \| 0 Minutes Ago Nov 4, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine (34) scores a touchdown during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images / Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images In this story: Cincinnati Bengals CINCINNATI — Former Bengals running back Samaje Perine made the game-clinching catch and run on Sunday night to help the Chiefs beat the Bills and advance Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/news/watch-former-b...
1/13/25	Veteran RB earned high praise from Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. The Kansas City Chiefs' stars are well-known throughout the NFL, but the unsung heroes have been the players who have contributed to the franchise's record 15 wins this season. One of the unsung heroes is running back Samaje Perine, who has contributed well… Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/veteran-rb-earned-high-pr...
1/03/25	Ex-Broncos RB will face his former team in Week 18. Samaje Perine will return to Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday. After being cut by the Denver Broncos earlier this year, Perine quickly signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, a division r Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/ex-broncos-rb-face-former...
11/24/24	Live Blog: Panthers fight but fall at the buzzer 30-27 to Chiefs. The 9-1 Kansas City Chiefs taking the show on the road to Charlotte fresh off their first loss of the season to Buffalo last week. Carolina no longer the league's laughing stock after two straight wins and a bye week to prepare for this one. The Chiefs came into the game as an 11 point favorite and that looked sharp on the opening kick when Samaje Perine set the Chiefs up with good field position. Patrick Mahomes quickly found his tight end that isn't dating Taylor Swift. Source: https://www.wral.com/21739356...
11/05/24	NFL trade deadline: Commanders acquire Lattimore; Lions get Za'Darius Smith. Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine, left, is stopped by New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Marshon Lattimore, Za'Darius Smith, Mike Williams, Preston Smith and Tre'Davious White were sent to winning teams. Jonathan Mingo and Khalil Herbert are going to a place where they'll play more. NFL teams, especially contenders, were active before Tuesday's trade deadline at 4 p.m. EST. The NFC East-leading Commanders made a move to help them try to stay in first place, acquiring Lattimore from the struggling Saints (2-7). The four-time Pro Bowl cornerback bolsters Source: https://www.theintelligencer.net/sports/top-sports...
9/16/24	Samaje Perine Fantasy Waiver Wire: Analyzing If You Should Consider Adding Chiefs RB After Isiah Pacheco’s Injury. The Kansas City Chiefs need a fill-in top running back, putting Samaje Perine in an interesting fantasy position. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/samaje-perine-f...
9/16/24	Samaje Perine Fantasy Waiver Wire: Analyzing If You Should Consider Adding Chiefs RB After Isiah Pacheco’s Injury. The Kansas City Chiefs need a fill-in top running back, putting Samaje Perine in an interesting fantasy position. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/samaje-perine-f...
9/16/24	Samaje Perine Fantasy Waiver Wire: Analyzing If You Should Consider Adding Chiefs RB After Isiah Pacheco’s Injury. The Kansas City Chiefs need a fill-in top running back, putting Samaje Perine in an interesting fantasy position. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/samaje-perine-f...
9/15/24	Samaje Perine Fantasy Waiver Wire: Analyzing If You Should Consider Adding Chiefs RB After Isiah Pacheco’s Injury. The Kansas City Chiefs need a fill-in top running back, putting Samaje Perine in an interesting fantasy position. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/samaje-perine-f...
9/14/24	Should You Start Samaje Perine or Justice Hill? Insight Into Their Week 2 Matchups. As injuries wreak havoc across the running back landscape, could fantasy managers turn to Samaje Perine or Justice Hill as Week 2 fantasy options? Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/samaje-perine-j...
9/12/24	This Chiefs running back’s duties stand to increase, especially against Bengals. Chiefs running back Samaje Perine used to suit up for the Cincinnati Bengals, this weekend’s opponent. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/chiefs-running-back-dutie...
9/04/24	Chiefs crafting role for running back Samaje Perine a week into his Kansas City tenure. Samaje Perine was released by the Denver Broncos last week. The Chiefs are already making a role for him. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/chiefs-crafting-role-runn...
9/02/24	Chiefs' latest roster move helps explain decision to sign pass-catching RB. Chiefs fans learned on Monday that the team will be without one back through at least Week 4, which as ESPN's Field Yates pointed out, increases the importance of Samaje Perine's role. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/chiefs_lat...
8/30/24	Chiefs Officially Sign Samaje Perine and Bailey Zappe, Make Surprising Corresponding Move. The Kansas City Chiefs have had a busy week, and many of their moves are becoming official as the weekend approaches. On Friday, the back-to-back champs made a flurry of roster moves ahead of the 2024 NFL season. According to the team, running back Samaje Perine is now officially a Chief. General manager Brett Veach acknowledged as much on Thursday afternoon when he spoke to the media, saying Perine was already in the building and getting acquainted with his playbook and the Kansas City coaching staff. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/chiefs-official...
8/28/24	Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes gets another weapon after failed trade attempt. The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly in agreement with veteran running back Samaje Perine, per Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport adds that Kansas City was previously trying to trade for Perine. Now, Perine is set to join Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs after signing with the team. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-news-patrick-mahom...
8/27/24	Denver releases Samaje Perine, Tim Patrick in roster reduction to 53. Reports on Monday indicated that the Broncos were looking to trade running back Samaje Perine and receiver Tim Patrick. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/denver-releases-samaje-pe...
8/26/24	Who is Samaje Perine? Denver Broncos to move on from former Bengals RB, per report. Samaje Perine played in 17 games for Denver last season, with 238 rushing yards and a career-best 50 receptions for 455 receiving yards. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/samaje-perine-denver-bron...
7/07/24	Broncos roster series: No. 25, RB Samaje Perine. After hauling in a career-high 50 receptions last season, Samaje Perine has established himself as Denver's best receiving back. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/broncos-roster-series-no-...
12/08/23	Broncos injury report: 52 players healthy ahead of Week 14. Broncos RB Samaje Perine (knee, questionable) is Denver's only player with an injury designation this week. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/broncos-injury-report-52-...

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