The Kansas City Chiefs got a wakeup call during their loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7.
In a disastrous 20-3 defeat, the Chiefs had notable struggles in all three phases of their team. The unit under the most scrutiny is the offense after racking up just 213 total yards and failing to score a touchdown. Kansas City’s wide receiver corps was held to six catches for 39 yards.
Kansas City Chiefs Named Potential Landing Spot for New York Jets WR Garrett Wilson
The Chiefs have been rumored to be interested in trading for a wide receiver since the beginning of the season. Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports believes they should swing big and try to acquire Wilson after their lack of depth at receiver was exposed against Seattle.
“If New York does put Wilson on the block, Kansas City makes a ton of sense as a potential destination. The team has been hit with injuries to its receiver room, with Tyquan Thornton on injured reserve and Rashee Rice (hamstring) sidelined. In the Week 7 loss to Seattle, the offense mustered just three points, and the Chiefs wide receivers combined for six catches for 39 yards.”
This isn’t the first time Wilson has been linked to the Chiefs. Former quarterback turned analyst Russell Wilson also recently urged Kansas City to pursue the talented receiver. Garrett Wilson has eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards three times in his career, and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2022.
Garrett Wilson Would Be Short and Long-Term Solution for Chiefs
With the Jets sitting at a 2-5 record, they could be open to dealing Wilson. Sullivan went on to note that acquiring Wilson would both give the Chiefs a boost this season, and be their No. 1 receiver for the foreseeable future.
“More than just what Wilson can do for the Chiefs in 2026, he’d also be a long-term option for the organization that doesn’t have a clear go-to option for Patrick Mahomes in the passing game whenever Travis Kelce decides to retire. Wilson would fill those shoes perfectly.”
General manager Brett Veach would need to work some salary cap magic to bring Wilson in, but it isn’t an impossibility. Wilson would be under contract with Kansas City through the 2030 season. That would allow the team to focus on solving other needs during the offseason.
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