THE Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed a two-time Super Bowl champion whom Andy Reid has axed in the past.
The Chiefs‘ decision comes a week-plus since free agency began.
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Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jack Cochrane walks off the field after a January gameCredit: Getty
Andy Reid reacts during a game against the Washington CommandersCredit: Getty
The Chiefs announced the decision to bring back linebacker Jack Cochrane.
Kansas City re-signed Cochrane on Friday.
The details of the contract have yet to be released.
Cochrane joined the Chiefs in 2022 as an undrafted free agent.
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Reid and the Chiefs cut him during the final roster reductions in August 2022.
But Cochrane signed with the practice squad and eventually the active roster.
He has since been a key member of the team.
Since playing for the team, Cochrane has missed just four games.
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The South Dakota product has been a core special teams member throughout his tenure.
Last season, Cochrane appeared in 17 games and recorded 20 total tackles and one interception.
Cochrane has one tackle in seven playoff games.
The Chiefs will likely utilize Cochrane in a similar special teams role this season.