The Kansas City Chiefs are continuing to add to their training camp roster in preparation to defend their Super Bowl title in 2020. The team announced the signing of more undrafted free agents, including offensive lineman Yasir Durant, who played college football locally at the University of Missouri.
Durant was introduced to the media on Wednesday to share his thoughts on joining the Chiefs and ambitions to make the regular-season roster. The decision to sign with Kansas City fulfills a childhood dream for Durant, who grew up a Philadephia Eagles fan during Chiefs coach Andy Reid’s long tenure.
“I’ve been an Eagles fan since I was younger,” said Durant. “I remember watching the Super Bowl, and they lost. I watched every Eagles game that I could. I loved the Eagles, and the coach Andy Reid was. So it appealed to me to sign with the Chiefs.”
The Super Bowl, Durant is referring to is the infamous Eagles and Patriots matchup back in 2004 as Reid’s Eagles would come up short.
The 6-6 331-pound offensive tackle is a team player. He noted that he’s willing to switch positions and play guard if necessary and provides size on the line that can’t be coached. Durant also has Chiefs connections through Hall Of Fame offensive lineman Will Shields.
“He was our Hall of Fame coach at the East-West Shrine Game, so working with the offensive line,” said Durant. “He gave us his tips gave us stuff we can use in our game, It was a blessing. I was honored to be around him and have conversations with him. So we kind of started our relationship there.”
The Chiefs are keeping their options close to home in both proximity and relatability with Durant. The importance of team chemistry is a vital factor in building a championship franchise, and these connections are positive in the long run.
