Chiefs release veteran RB West

The Kansas City Chiefs released veteran running back Charcandrick West on Wednesday, leaving Kareem Hunt and Spencer Ware to share the bulk of the workload out of the backfield to begin the season.

West, 27, had only 72 yards on 18 carries last season but was a key member of the special teams. The 5-foot-10, 205-pound former Abilene Christian star posted career highs with 160 carries for 634 yards and four touchdowns in 2015, adding 20 catches for 214 yards and a touchdown as a receiver.

West, who missed the first two preseason games, was cleared from the concussion protocol on Tuesday. He was facing a stiff battle to make the team with the Chiefs also having veterans Damien Williams and Kerwynn Williams along with undrafted rookies Ray Lawry and Darrel Williams on the roster.

Releasing him now gives West a better opportunity to hook on with another team before the start of the season.

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