The Kansas City Chiefs are adding depth to their backfield, signing former Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce to the practice squad. The move, reported Sunday by NFL insider Jordan Schultz, offers a chance at redemption for a player who showed immense promise early in his career.

The Kansas City Chiefs have brought aboard a recently-released Houston Texans running back less than a week after he landed on the free agent market. Per multiple sources, the Chiefs have signed free agent running back Dameon Pierce to their practice squad.

According to multiple reports, the Kansas City Chiefs are signing ex-Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce to the practice squad | @EdEastonJr

Chiefs sign former Texans RB just hours after Colts win originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Kansas City Chiefs managed a stirring 23-20 overtime win against the Indianapolis Colts to keep their season alive at Arrowhead Stadium.

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed former Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce to bolster their backfield.

The Chiefs face a challenging path to secure their tenth consecutive division title, as they no longer control their own destiny in the AFC West race. Despite this, an improbable 6-0 finish to their schedule would elevate their odds to approximately 60% of clinching the division.

The Kansas City Chiefs didn't waste any time improving their backfield when the opportunity presented itself. The Chiefs are set to sign former Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce to the practice squad,