Kansas City Chiefs After going unselected in the 2021 NFL Draft, Bootle signed as an undrafted free agent with the
Kansas City Chiefs. He was waived on August 31, 2021. He was signed to the
practice squad the next day. He was elevated from the practice squad via a standard elevation prior to their week four game against the
Philadelphia Eagles. Bootle was again elevated from the practice squad in week 16 against the
Pittsburgh Steelers after the defense lost starters for the game due to COVID-19 protocols. He took advantage of the opportunity by leading the team in tackles for the game with seven. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on February 2, 2022. On August 30, 2022, Bootle was waived by the Chiefs. He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 13, 2022. He was promoted to the active roster on October 15. He was waived on October 17 and re-signed to the practice squad. Bootle became a
Super Bowl champion when the Chiefs defeated the
Philadelphia Eagles in
Super Bowl LVII. He signed a reserve/future contract on February 15, 2023. On August 29, 2023, Bootle was waived by the Chiefs.
Carolina Panthers On September 11, 2023, Bootle was signed to the
Carolina Panthers practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 11. He was placed on
injured reserve on November 22. On August 27, 2024, Bootle was waived by the Panthers.
Los Angeles Chargers On September 11, 2024, Bootle was signed to the
Los Angeles Chargers practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 21. On November 16, Bootle was waived by the Chargers and signed to the practice squad three days later.
Detroit Lions On July 18, 2025, Bootle signed with the
Detroit Lions. He was placed on injured reserve on August 14, and released on August 24. ==References==