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Retires from football

Dieter announced he is retiring Wednesday via his personal Twitter account.

Analysis: Dieter finishes his NFL career with two receptions for 32 yards on five targets over the course of 10 games. He bounced on and off Kansas City's practice squad during his three years in the league. His absence opens up opportunities for rookie UDFA additions Mathew Sexton and Trevor Begue.

Jun 8, 2022 7:34 AM EST

Waived by Kansas City

Dieter was waived by Kansas City on Thursday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Analysis: Dieter spent the 2021 season on the Chiefs' practice squad but never appeared in a game. After signing a reserve/future contract with the team in early February, he'll be let go to make room on the roster for undrafted free agents.

May 5, 2022 2:25 PM EST

Remains with Chiefs

Dieter signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on Wednesday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Analysis: Dieter was on Kansas City's practice squad for the 2021 campaign and never saw game action. The 28-year-old has appeared in 10 games in his career, catching two of five targets for 32 yards.

Feb 2, 2022 8:29 PM EST

Back on the field

Dieter (illness) was restored to the Kansas City practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Analysis: Dieter was placed on the COVID-19 list Friday and was unavailable to be elevated for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. He has yet to be active for a game this season, though he will be able to retake the field in preparation for Kansas City's final two regular season contests.

Dec 27, 2021 7:21 PM EST

Placed on COVID-19 list

Dieter was placed on the Chiefs' practice squad COVID-19 list Friday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Analysis: Dieter has yet to be to active for the Chiefs this season, but he has appeared in 10 games over the last seasons for them. The Alabama product will work to get healthy and prove he earns another shot with the active roster before the 2021 season comes to a close.

Dec 17, 2021 5:28 PM EST

Let go by Chiefs

Dieter was cut by the Chiefs on Tuesday.

Analysis: Dieter appeared in four games for Kansas City last year and stuck around on a reserve/future contract, but he was unable to earn a spot on the season-opening roster. The 28-year-old has two catches for 32 yards in 10 career games.

Aug 31, 2021 2:16 PM EST

Signs future deal

Dieter signed a reserve/future deal with the Chiefs on Friday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: After appearing in four contests with the team during the 2020 campaign, Dieter earned himself a future deal. The receiver caught one of his two targets for 10 yards this past season and will aim to see even more targets in the upcoming year.

Feb 12, 2021 2:45 PM EST

Goes back to practice squad

Dieter reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Analysis: Dieter played seven total snaps in the divisional-round win over the Browns. The longtime Chiefs receiver could be called back up for the AFC Championship Game, and he'd serve in a similar role if that comes to fruition.

Jan 19, 2021 1:55 PM EST

Activated from practice squad

Dieter was elevated from the Chiefs' practice squad Saturday.

Analysis: Dieter will have the chance to suit up for his fifth performance with the team in Sunday's AFC divisional-round matchup against the Browns. The receiver's caught one of his two targets for 10 yards during his 2020 campaign.

Jan 16, 2021 12:57 PM EST

Joins Chiefs' practice squad

Dieter was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday.

Analysis: Dieter took the field with Kansas City for a total of four times this season. Throughout his four performances, the receiver caught one of his two targets for 20 yards. While the 27-year-old was frequently bounced back and forth from the active roster this year, he currently remains as part of the teams' practice squad.

Jan 13, 2021 3:55 PM EST

Cut loose by Kansas City

The Chiefs waived Dieter on Monday, Matt Derrick of the Chiefs Digest reports.

Analysis: Dieter suited up in four games for the Chiefs this season, logging 25 snaps on offense and catching one pass (two targets) for 10 yards. If he clears waivers, he'll likely return to the team's practice squad.

Jan 11, 2021 2:48 PM EST

Headed back to active roster

Dieter was promoted to the Chiefs' active roster Saturday.

Analysis: Dieter was originally reverted to the practice squad after logging 18 total snaps in Week 16, but he'll once again be available Sunday against the Chargers.

Jan 2, 2021 2:28 PM EST

Demoted to practice squad

Dieter reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Analysis: The 27-year-old suited up for his third appearance of the season Sunday against Atlanta, totaling two offensive snaps and 16 special-teams snaps during a 17-14 win. Dieter remains without a reception over five regular-season appearances the past two seasons as he moves back to the practice squad.

Dec 28, 2020 4:49 PM EST

Jumps from practice squad

The Chiefs elevated Dieter to the active roster Saturday.

Analysis: Dieter could be in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Falcons. The 27-year-old wide receiver has played in two games this year, mainly playing on special teams.

Dec 26, 2020 1:23 PM EST

Back to practice squad

Dieter reverted back to Kansas City's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Analysis: Dieter played three offensive snaps and 12 on special teams, but he failed to produce a single stat. He has yet to haul in a pass in two contests this season.

Nov 23, 2020 8:29 PM EST

Promoted to active roster

Dieter was promoted to the Chiefs' active roster from the practice squad Saturday.

Analysis: Dieter will serve as an extra player for Sunday's matchup with the Raiders. The 27-year-old exclusively played special teams in his only game action this season.

Nov 21, 2020 6:42 PM EST

Sent down to practice squad

Dieter reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Analysis: Dieter earned 15 snaps on special teams during the Chiefs' 33-31 triumph over the Panthers on Sunday, though he did not get involved on the offensive end for Kansas City's high-powered attack. Week 9 marked the Alabama product's first appearance of 2020, after he combined to play six games for the Chiefs between 2018 and 2019.

Nov 9, 2020 6:25 PM EST

Called up to active roster

The Chiefs elevated Dieter to the active roster Saturday.

Analysis: Sammy Watkins (hamstring) will remain on the sidelines for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, so Dieter was promoted and will make his season debut. The 27-year-old wide receiver has played in six career games, recording one 22-yard reception. He'll line up as the team's No. 5 wide receiver.

Nov 7, 2020 5:42 PM EST

Waived by Chiefs

Dieter was waived by the Chiefs on Saturday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Analysis: With plenty of depth already at wide receiver, the Chiefs elected to waive the 27-year-old undrafted free agent. Expect Dieter to be considered for the team's practice squad should he pass through waivers.

Sep 5, 2020 9:41 AM EST

Back in action Friday

Dieter (groin) returned to practice Friday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Analysis: This was Dieter's first time in pads since Monday. The 27-year-old wide receiver suited up in two games for the Chiefs in 2019 and was cut by the team twice in a one month span during the season. He'll be on the roster bubble again this year.

Aug 28, 2020 3:24 PM EST

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