dq. Chiefs Re-Sign Jimmy Holiday After Family Emergency Misunderstanding — “They Never Stopped Believing in Me”
What started as a confusing and emotional week for wide receiver Jimmy Holiday has turned into a story of redemption, loyalty, and family inside the Kansas City Chiefs organization.
Last week, Holiday was unexpectedly released from the practice squad after failing to report to team facilities on time. At first, local media speculated that the young receiver had “abruptly left the team without notice.” The rumor spread quickly, painting a picture of a player who had walked away from football.
But as the Chiefs soon discovered, the truth was very different. Sources close to the team confirmed that Holiday had left Kansas City in a rush after receiving a late-night call that his mother had been hospitalized in Louisiana. In his urgency to reach home, Holiday’s phone was damaged during travel, leaving him unreachable for nearly 36 hours. With no contact and no explanation available, the team followed league protocol and temporarily released him.
When communication was finally restored, Holiday immediately contacted the front office, explaining the situation and providing medical documentation. Head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach quickly moved to make things right.
“He did what any son would do,” Reid said Wednesday. “Family comes first — that’s how we’ve always operated here. The moment we understood what really happened, we knew we wanted Jimmy back.”
Just one week after his release, the Chiefs officially re-signed Jimmy Holiday to the practice squad, a decision that has resonated deeply within the locker room.
“I thought I’d lost everything in a single night,” Holiday said. “But Coach Reid, Coach Nagy, and everyone in this building showed me what family truly means. They never stopped believing in me.”
The story has quickly spread among Chiefs Kingdom, with fans applauding the team’s compassion and integrity. For Holiday, it’s more than a second chance — it’s a reminder that, even in the high-pressure world of professional football, empathy still matters.
“This organization gave me back my dream,” Holiday said softly. “Now I just want to give everything I have to repay that faith.”
