Running back Jerick McKinnon officially re-signs with Chiefs

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 07: Jerick McKinnon #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during …

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 07: Jerick McKinnon #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter of the game at Allegiant Stadium on January 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

by: Mike Coutee

Posted: May 1, 2023 / 01:22 PM CDT

Updated: May 2, 2023 / 02:01 PM CDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have officially re-signed running back Jerick McKinnon on Tuesday.

McKinnon played in all 17 regular season games for the Chiefs last year and ran the ball 72 times for 291 yards and scored one touchdown.

In addition, He was a major factor in the Chiefs’ receiving game, recording career-highs in receptions catching the ball 56 times, recording 512 receiving yards, and nine receiving touchdowns

During the postseason including the Super Bowl run, McKinnon had 92 combined yards.

Prior to joining the Chiefs, McKinnon spent four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and a one-season stop with the San Francisco 49ers.