Chiefs hosted four linebackers for tryouts; Cole Christiansen expected to be elevated

Chiefs auditioned four LBs on Thursday as short-term depth options; Cole Christiansen is the immediate internal option expected to be elevated from the practice squad for Week 2.

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- Marte Mapu (most experienced of the group) attended a tryout
- Dominic DeLuca, Langston Patterson and TJ Quinn also worked out
- None had been signed to the 53-man roster as of the report
- Cole Christiansen is expected to be elevated to the active roster for Week 2
- Christiansen and Cam Jones are the current practice-squad linebacker options
- Tryouts are aimed at long(er)-term depth if elevations are exhausted
- McDonald must miss at least four games due to IR rules
- Chiefs need replacements who can play the SAM role and contribute on special teams
- Mapu offers NFL experience; undrafted prospects are depth candidates

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