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Gehrig Dieter returns to Kansas City, signs to team’s practice squad

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Kansas City has returned its son at wide receiver and hopefully, Andy Reid develops a role and utilizes him well. 

Gehrig Dieter was brought back to the Chiefs’ practice squad on Monday, according to the franchise’s transaction report. A former standout at Bowling Green State University and the University of Alabama, Dieter was a hardworking player on multiple conference title teams. 

He creates value at wide receiver and on special teams, as the Crimson Tide witnessed it first-hand in his lone season in 2016.

Hailing from South Bend, Ind., Dieter totaled four touchdown receptions and was a key factor on punt and kickoff teams for the Tide.

His efforts led to Alabama winning a Southeastern Conference Championship and clinch a berth to its third consecutive College Football Playoff. Despite not being selected through seven rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft, the 6-foot-3 target crafted an opportunity with the Chiefs in the AFC West. 

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He quickly became a fan favorite and worked his way to the 53-man roster. 

Dieter appeared in last year’s AFC Championship Game and made a play on special teams versus the New England Patriots. He recovered a punt that looked as if it bounced off Julian Edelman’s hands. Dieter proceeded to pick up the ball and run into the end zone for should have been a touchdown; nevertheless, the call on the field was a fair catch in favor of the Patriots. 

He continues to be special as a player and a man, seeing how he and wife – Meg Dieter – headline a few very good charities in Kansas City.

All the marquee offensive players love “sheepdog” and it’s time for the coaching staff to allow him to be special for this team. 

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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