The Broncos have been connected to trading up, but a year after Sean Payton admitted he participated in a smokescreen operation surrounding a potential first-round move up the board, the team may be content staying at No. 20. A recent report pegged Denver as a team interested in trading up, but The Athletic’s Dianna Russini counters by indicating the team is comfortable staying … [Read more...] about AFC Draft Rumors: Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Bills, Ravens, Titans, Jaguars
Chiefs Preparing To Discuss Extensions With Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis
The Tyreek Hill trade gave the Chiefs two first-round picks in 2022. They used their own first-rounder on George Karlaftis and traded up for Trent McDuffie with the pick the Dolphins sent them (via the 49ers) for Hill. Both defenders are now extension-eligible. McDuffie and Karlaftis have been central cogs during the Chiefs’ franchise apex, each starting in three Super Bowls. … [Read more...] about Chiefs Preparing To Discuss Extensions With Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis
AFC West Notes: Thuney, Chiefs, Raiders
While the Chiefs again turned to Patrick Mahomes‘ increasingly team-friendly contract for a restructure to create cap space, they did move on from a core player to make room for Trey Smith‘s franchise tag. Kansas City traded three-time All-Pro Joe Thuney to Chicago, moving the guard’s contract-year salary off the books after tagging Smith. The team then re-signed Nick Bolton. … [Read more...] about AFC West Notes: Thuney, Chiefs, Raiders
Brett Veach: Chiefs Eyeing Post-Draft Trey Smith Extension
Trey Smith seemed at one point to be on track for free agency and thus a massive contract sending him to a new team. Instead, the Chiefs kept him in place via the franchise tag, buying team and player time to work out an extension agreement. [RELATED: Chiefs Aiming To Trade Up For Tackle Prospect?] As things stand, Smith is on track to earn $23.4MM next year, a figure inflated … [Read more...] about Brett Veach: Chiefs Eyeing Post-Draft Trey Smith Extension
Chiefs Eyeing Tackle In Trade-Up Move?
Donovan Smith did not play last season, but the Chiefs did not effectively replace their Super Bowl LVIII starting left tackle. Kansas City started four players at the position last season, eventually seeing their setup unravel on the biggest stage. The Eagles’ dismantling of the Chiefs checked in as more alarming than the AFC power’s Super Bowl LV loss to the Buccaneers. … [Read more...] about Chiefs Eyeing Tackle In Trade-Up Move?