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The Chiefs were well beaten 34-21 by the Chicago Bears on Thursday night, with the former Wales rugby star once again utilised in a number of roles.
Rees-Zammit was introduced on offense in the second half after a couple of special teams snaps in the first two quarters.
Watched on by his family, the 23-year-old made 36 yards on a kick return and showed improvement as a running back.
The highlight of his performance came early in the fourth quarter as he rushed for 10 yards and a first down, the longest of his young NFL career.
Now Rees-Zammit must wait for the franchise to decide who makes the cut from 90 players down to 53 for the start of the 2024 NFL season.
Head coach Andy Reid and the rest of the backroom staff at the Chiefs have until 21:00 BST on Tuesday, 27 August to finalise their regular season roster.
Back in January 2024, Rees-Zammit stunned the rugby world on the day Wales named their Six Nations squad.
The 23-year-old announced he would leave the sport immediately in order to pursue “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”.
Rees-Zammit took part in the 2024 NFL International Player Pathway (IPP), a 10-week crash course designed to teach players the skills to succeed in the NFL.
In late March, Rees-Zammit had the chance to impress scouts at the University of South Florida’s Pro Day, and he made an impression.
The New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos all met with the former Wales wing, before Rees-Zammit signed a three-year deal with the Chiefs.
