KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 30: Wide receiver Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball after catching a first quarter pass in the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The Kansas City Chiefs suffered their second successive defeat in Week 8 as they fell 28-24 to the Denver Broncos; failing to convert an end-of-game red-zone opportunity to win the match.
Last Sunday also showed in plain sight the issues Kansas City are having at the receiver position; their top three pure wideouts – Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and Cyrus Allen – combined for just 86 yards through the air against Denver, and second string running back Emmett Johnson led the team in receiving with 128 yards off of 5 receptions.
So once again the rumor mill is churning less than a week before the trade deadline, and A to Z Sports’ Charles Goldman predicts that the Chiefs will “make a move” prior to next Tuesday’s deadline on Nov. 10, and that unsurprisingly, wideout is “top of the list”.
The Kansas City Chiefs are widely expected to make a move ahead of the NFL trade deadline, with a wide receiver at the top of the list. On Wednesday, Andy Reid weighed in on Brett Veach’s search for help with the deadline less than a week away. 🏈
Chiefs Need Help at WR After Another Disappointing Showing
“The Kansas City Chiefs are widely expected to make a move ahead of the NFL trade deadline, with a wide receiver at the top of the list. On Wednesday, Andy Reid weighed in on Brett Veach’s search for help with the deadline less than a week away.” Goldman wrote on Nov. 4.
Undoubtedly the biggest and best surprise on the skill-position side of the Chiefs’ offense – after the initial emergence of Kenneth Walker as an All-Pro caliber back prior to his slowdown the past two weeks – has been the rejuvenation of now-37 year old tight end Travis Kelce with the return of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy,
The All-Pro TE is on track for 150 more yards in 2026 than he managed in 2027, a feat that certainly shouldn’t be overlooked for a player entering his late 30s, a period where players start to rapidly decline.
Who Could the Chiefs Add Before the Trade Deadline?
The Chiefs have long been linked with a move for Tyreek Hill, who was originally drafted by the organization back in 2016.
But with a possible suspension looming for the 32 year old, whose health still hangs in the balance, it makes sense that the team will focus on trading for a healthy, active player who can help KC win immediately.
The oft-rumored options at WR have been the Colts’ Josh Downs, the Vikings’ Jauan Jennings – who recently declined a trade back to the 49ers – and the Jaguars‘ Brian Thomas Jr.
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Wide Receiver ‘Top of the List’ For Chiefs Before Trade Deadline
Wide Receiver ‘Top of the List’ For Chiefs Before Trade Deadline