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Kansas City’s biggest need right now is at wide receiver. The team adapted to the departure of Tyreek Hill in 2022 but had numerous issues with the receiving corps this past season.
Depending on how Kansas City’s cap situation shakes out, impending free agents like Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman Jr., Marquise Brown, Calvin Ridley and Gabe Davis should all be near the top of the Chiefs’ wish list.
It also wouldn’t be a surprise to see Veach try trading for a receiver on an expiring contract, like Jerry Jeudy or Brandon Aiyuk.
Beyond the receiver position, the Chiefs are likely to use the market to plug holes left by their own free agents.
Isiah Pacheco is a fine starting running back, but with McKinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire potentially departing, running backs like Gus Edwards and D’Onta Foreman could interest Kansas City.
Expect Veach to largely target players in the second and third waves of free agency, with players like cornerback Rock Ya-Sin, linebacker Bobby Wagner and safety Geno Stone serving as logical targets.
The Chiefs prefer to have an experienced quarterback behind Mahomes, so if Gabbert isn’t back, signal-callers like Tyler Huntley and Joshua Dobbs could be of interest.
If Smith doesn’t return, the team will need to address the left tackle position. Unfortunately, the market isn’t expected to be heavy on top-tier talent. Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith is the best of the bunch, and he has a fairly concerning injury history.
Most likely, Kansas City will continue its trend of re-signing its own players, filling out depth with bargain free agents and targeting major needs in the draft. The big exception this year might be at wide receiver.
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