UNLV’s Peni Vea cut by Kansas City Chiefs

UNLV's Peni Vea runs the 40 yard dash during Pro Day at UNLV's Rebel Park on Thursday, March 17, 2016, in Las Vegas. Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @Erik_Verduzco

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June 14, 2016 - 10:12 am

Former UNLV safety Peni Vea was cut by the Chiefs only a few days after signing with Kansas City as an undrafted free agent.

A four-year starter for the Rebels and the third-leading tackler in school history, Vea signed with the Chiefs on June 7th and was waived on Friday, when Kansas City signed defensive back Bryce Cheek.

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