- Nussmeier is listed inactive but designated as the emergency third QB under the NFL’s revised rule
- He can play only if both active QBs (Mahomes and Justin Fields) are ruled out by injury or disqualification
- Allows the Chiefs to keep a full active roster spot while retaining emergency QB coverage
- Coaching staff can activate two quarterbacks on the 48-player game-day roster while preserving emergency coverage
- Means any QB injuries would prompt an uncommon in-game substitution scenario
- Chiefs have rarely used this designation previously; it’s a tactical roster choice for 2026 opener
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