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Five Things to Know About New Chiefs RB Samaje Perine
The Kansas City Chiefs added to their stable of running backs on Friday by signing veteran tailback Samaje Perine.
Here are five things to know about the newest member of the team.
1. Perine is a six-year veteran who spent last season with the Denver Broncos.
The 5-foot-10, 236-pound Perine has tallied 3,021 yards from scrimmage and 14 total touchdowns across 93 games in his six years as a professional, taking the field for five teams in that time.
He spent the first two years of his career with Washington, rushing for 635 yards and a touchdown in 21 games (8 starts) from 2017-18. He then split the 2019 campaign between Cincinnati and Miami before joining the Bengals again prior to the 2020 season, where he went on to log 1,490 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns from 2020-22.
Perine, who spent last season with Denver, recorded 693 yards from scrimmage (238 rushing, 455 receiving) in 17 games in 2023. He averaged 4.5 yards-per-carry.
2. He caught 88 passes over the last two seasons.
Perine has proven himself to be a capable receiver out of the backfield during his NFL career.
The last two seasons, specifically, saw the 28-year-old running back tally 88 receptions for 742 yards and four touchdowns.
He caught 38 passes for 287 yards during his final year with Cincinnati in 2022, but Perine really broke out as a pass-catcher last season with 50 receptions for 455 yards. For context, that yardage total ranked seventh among all running backs last season, and his 9.1 yards-per-reception average ranked third.
3. He originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick in 2017.
Washington selected Perine with the No. 114 overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, making him the ninth running back taken that year.
Here’s what NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein wrote about Perine in his pre-draft breakdown, which made the comparison to former Falcons and Chargers running back Michael Turner:
“Perine is a physical runner who can create additional yardage through power and can be a complimentary “banger” for a team who already has a slasher…He delivers a message when he finishes runs…Not a typical third down option, but has the soft hands out of backfield to be a solid screen and check-down option.”
Considering what Perine has done in the years since, it appears that Zierlein was spot on.
4. Perine’s cousin, La’Mical, spent last season with the Chiefs.
If Perine’s surname sounds familiar, that’s because it is. His cousin, La’Mical, appeared in five games for Kansas City last year, which included a start in the Chiefs’ regular-season finale against Los Angeles.
Perine recorded 109 yards from scrimmage in that game, marking a career-best.
La’Mical signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in May, but now – just a few months later – Samaje is a Chief.
5. While at Oklahoma, Perine rushed for the most yards in a single game in FBS history.
Perine was a star for the Oklahoma Sooners from 2014-2016, rushing for at least 1,000 yards in each of his three seasons in Norman. He burst on the scene with 1,713 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns in 2014, quickly establishing himself as one of the top players in all of college football.
In fact, Perine’s 427 rushing yards on November 22 of that year remain the most in a single game in FBS history.
He went on to record a 1,000-yard season in each of the following two campaigns before heading to the NFL in 2017, and all these years later, Perine is now a member of the back-to-back defending world champions.
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Congratulations to Zendaya and Tom Holland as Zendaya announced that she’s pregnant through the scan result she posted as she reveals the baby’s gender. The two announced they would be holding a …. see more
Zendaya has appeared to debunk pregnancy rumors which went viral on social media.
The “Spider-Man: No Way Home” actor posted an Instagram Story on June 15, which said, “See now, this is why I stay off Twitter… Just making stuff up for no reason… weekly.”
It followed rumors that Zendaya was pregnant spreading on Twitter, where a TikTok falsely claiming she’d announced a pregnancy began to circulate. Users appeared to believe the hoax, despite it originally being posted as part of a viral TikTok prank called the “Krissed” trend, where people make false claims about celebrities to bait people into watching a clip of Kris Jenner dancing to “Lady Marmalade.”
On June 13, a user called Ryan Roberts posted a TikTok showing a picture of an ultrasound that looked like a screenshot from Instagram, with Zendaya’s Instagram handle above it.
On Zendaya’s Instagram profile, there is no picture that matches the screenshot in the TikTok.
The 12-second video then cut to a 2011 clip of Kris Jenner dancing and lipsyncing to the “Moulin Rouge” song, with an on-screen caption reading, “You just got Krissed.”
The word “krissed” was used as a synonym for pranked in the video caption, which went on to say, “Send this to your friends to absolutely #kris them.”
Similar videos have gone viral over the past week, and 11,000 TikToks have been posted on the platform with the hashtag “#krissed,” as part of the prank.
Commenters under the original TikTok largely recognized that the pregnancy claims weren’t true, with top comments saying, “I didn’t fall for this one,” and “Nope I was actually prepared this time.”
The TikTok user who posted the video did not immediately respond to Insider’s request for comment.
On Twitter, users appeared to believe the pregnancy was real
Shortly after the TikTok was posted, a rumor that Zendaya was pregnant began to spread on Twitter.
The topic “Zendaya pregnant,” was trending on the platform on June 15, with some people suggesting they were shocked or sad to hear the news, and top liked tweets under the hashtag, “#ZendayaPregnant” have hundreds of thousands of likes each on the platform.
Some users recognized that the rumors originated from the “Krissed” trend and were part of a prank, urging users not to believe the claims.
Zendaya’s personal life has frequently been the topic of speculation on social media
Zendaya and her boyfriend Tom Holland have tried to keep their relationship out of the public eye as much as possible. However, last year, Holland told People that he wanted to “take a break and focus on starting a family.”
He added: “I love kids. I can’t wait to be a dad — I can wait and I will, but I can’t wait!”
In February, Holland also shut down reports that he had purchased a home in London, England with Zendaya.
The two Marvel stars were first linked after starring in the “Spider-Man” Marvel Cinematic Universe trilogy together. Last year, dating rumors surfaced after they were photographed kissing in a car.
Holland later told GQ that he and Zendaya felt “robbed” of their privacy by the photograph.
“One of the downsides of our fame is that privacy isn’t really in our control anymore, and a moment that you think is between two people that love each other very much is now a moment that is shared with the entire world,” Holland said.
Representatives for Zendaya did not immediately respond to Insider’s request for comment
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JUST IN: Monday’s Chiefs vs. Chargers Game Urgently Canceled Following Tragic Passing of a Prominent Chiefs Player Today. “We are devastated by the loss of a beloved member of our team,” the Chiefs said in an official statement. “Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and teammates who are grieving during this unimaginable time. Out of respect for everyone affected, Monday’s game has been CANCELED.”
Monday’s Chiefs vs. Chargers Game Urgently Canceled Following Tragic Passing of Chiefs Star
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the NFL announced the urgent cancellation of Monday night’s Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers game following the tragic passing of a prominent Chiefs player earlier today.
The news broke just an hour before kickoff, sending shockwaves through the sports world and leaving fans, players, and coaches in disbelief. According to team officials, the player’s sudden and untimely death has left the organization in mourning, prompting the league to prioritize the well-being of all involved.
“We are devastated by the loss of a beloved member of our team,” the Chiefs said in an official statement. “Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and teammates who are grieving during this unimaginable time. Out of respect for everyone affected, tonight’s game has been postponed.”
Details surrounding the tragedy remain scarce, as the family of the player has requested privacy. However, sources within the NFL community describe the incident as deeply shocking and unforeseen.
Fans who had gathered at Arrowhead Stadium were informed of the cancellation via the stadium’s public address system, followed by a moment of silence to honor the late player. Emotional scenes unfolded as fans expressed their condolences, many leaving flowers and messages outside the stadium.
Players from both teams were reportedly notified of the decision shortly before it was made public. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes were said to be visibly emotional during the announcement.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement expressing his condolences:
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kansas City Chiefs and the entire NFL family as we mourn the loss of a talented and cherished individual. The NFL will provide its full support to the Chiefs organization and the player’s family during this difficult time.”
The league has yet to announce when or if the game will be rescheduled. For now, the focus remains on providing support to those affected by this tragic event.
Fans and players alike have taken to social media to express their grief, with hashtags like #ChiefsFamily and #RIP circulating widely. As the football world comes together in mourning, it’s a stark reminder of the human side of the sport that unites so many
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