September 20, 2024
SPORTS A.M.

Waller to sign free-agent deal with Chiefs

ORONO – Ryan Waller became the fourth University of Maine football player in three days to gain an NFL deal Tuesday as he agreed to sign a free-agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Waller started seven games at wide receiver for the Black Bears last season and appeared in all 11 games. He finished with 30 catches for 489 yards, leading the team in yards per catch (16.3). He finished 10th in school history in receiving yards with 1,948.

Maine running back Montell Owens and linebacker Jermaine Walker have also agreed to sign free-agent deals with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Washington Redskins, respectively, while receiver Kevin McMahan was drafted by the Oakland Raiders with the 255th, and final, pick.


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