The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday that the club has signed linebacker Orie Lemon.

Lemon (6-1, 242) originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys in 2011. He has played in five contests, all in 2012, recording three tackles (one solo) and one fumble recovery. He spent his initial NFL campaign on the Cowboys practice squad roster. Lemon joins the Chiefs after working out with the club during the team’s three-day voluntary minicamp.

The Houston, Texas, native played linebacker at Oklahoma State University where he recorded 229 tackles (159 solo), 2.5 sacks (-14.0 yards), one interception, 11 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. He played quarterback at Yates High School in Houston, Texas.

— Chiefs Media Relations —