Report: Chiefs to pick up club option for LB Damien Wilson

The Kansas City Chiefs have made their final decision regarding club options for the 2020 NFL season.

Earlier today it was reported that RB Damien Williams would have his club option picked up by the team. Now, another Damien will see his option picked up by Kansas City, but this time it’s on the defensive side of the ball.

According to Kansas City Star beat writer Herbie Teope, the Chiefs plan to exercise LB Damien Wilson’s club option. Of the three players who had club options with the Chiefs for 2020, Wilson’s was one of the more expensive contracts with $3.2 million due.

#Chiefs are planning to exercise a club option on LB Damien Wilson, according to a source. The option carries a base salary of $3.2 million in 2020.

Wilson finished the season second in tackles (81) on 714 defensive snaps.

— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) March 16, 2020

Wilson was one of the newcomers who helped transform the Kansas City defense during the 2020 season. His steady play on 714 defensive snaps resulted in 81 total tackles, which was good for the second-most on the team behind his fellow linebacker Anthony Hitchens.

This lessens the Chiefs’ need at the linebacker position heading into the 2020 NFL draft. However, they could still target the position early with Reggie Ragland and Darron Lee expected to depart in free agency.