Chiefs Release Taco Charlton, Four Others

In a move to get to the NFL-mandated 80-man roster before Tuesday's deadline, the Kansas City Chiefs have released five players including defensive end Taco Charlton.

The Chiefs announced their moves on Twitter , releasing the journeyman defensive end along with veteran defensive back Will Parks and veteran guard Bryan Witzmann. The Chiefs also waived linebacker Riley Cole and quarterback Anthony Gordon, apparently ending the team's battle for their third quarterback position and giving the nod to Shane Buchele.