Chiefs waive McQuay, sign Allen to help offensive line

photo by: AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

In this file photo from May 24, 2017, Kansas City Chiefs safety Leon McQuay participates in a drill during the team's organized team activity at its training facility in Kansas City, Mo.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs waived safety Leon McQuay and signed offensive lineman Jeff Allen on Tuesday, giving them some additional depth up front after recent injuries to Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and Mitch Morse.

Duvernay-Tardif, the starter at right guard, broke a bone in his left leg two weeks ago and landed on injured reserve. Morse sustained a concussion in Sunday night’s loss in New England, creating a void at center heading into this week’s game against Cincinnati.

Jordan Devey is likely to start at center and Andrew Wylie at right guard.

The 28-year-old Allen was a second-round pick of the Chiefs in the 2012 draft, and spent four solid seasons in Kansas City. He signed a four-year deal with Houston as a free agent in 2016, but was released in mid-July with an injury settlement after dealing with a concussion and other injuries.

photo by: AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

In this file photo from Dec. 27, 2015, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) carries the ball as offensive tackle Jeff Allen (71) blocks Cleveland Browns defensive end Desmond Bryant (92) during the first half of a game in Kansas City, Mo.

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