A slow Thursday for the Chiefs gave way to introspection on the anniversary of Tyreek Hill’s trade from Kansas City. There was a brief reprise from the attrition the team suffered this week when Mecole Hardman signed a contract with the New York Jets. Kansas City may opt to seek the help of a veteran, whether by way of trade or the free agency market.
Here are the most important Chiefs stories for the morning of March 24th:
Latest in Chiefs news
Top Chiefs Stories
- Charles Goldman took a look back at the Tyreek Hill trade, which took place exactly a year ago yesterday.
- Second-year Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams went on a trip to St. Kitts and Nevis where his father hails from.
- News broke that the Chiefs are reportedly interested in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals for All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins and/or signing Odell Beckham Jr. in free agency.
- Kansas City used a shrewd financial maneuver to save cap space on center Nick Allegretti’s latest contract.
In case you missed it
- Wide receiver Mecole Hardman signed a contract with the New York Jets on Wednesday, further depleting the Chiefs’ depth at wide receiver.
- The Kelce Brothers are set to host their first live showing of the New Heights podcast in Kansas City just a day before the first round of the NFL draft.
- Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones is set to take part in a saltwater fishing tournament called “The Catch” which will be broadcast on CBS and feature several NFL icons.
Draft notes
- Kansas City met with Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner at his pro day.
Around the AFC West
Denver Broncos news
- Up-and-coming wide receiver K.J. Hamler is expected to miss four to six months after recent surgery.
Las Vegas Raiders news
- The Raiders signed cornerback Duke Shelley on Thursday to shore up their secondary ahead of the 2023 season.
Los Angeles Chargers news
- Chargers Wire took a look at Los Angeles’ strength of schedule for the 2023 season, which will be among the toughest in the league.
Around the NFL
- Lamar Jackson’s free agency saga took a bizarre turn after the NFL issued a memo regarding his representation (or lack thereof) in negotiations.
- All-Pro running back Ezekiel Elliott has reportedly narrowed his search for a new team to just three remaining suitors.
- The Buccanneers released former Chiefs kicker Ryan Succop after three years with the team.
- Ohio State receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will meet with the Chicago Bears, who may target him with the ninth-overall pick they acquired from the Carolina Panthers.
- The New Orleans Saints held a pre-draft visit with University of Alabama pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. ahead of the NFL draft.
