Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs are going all in on a three-peat quest but knew heading into free agency that upgrading the receiver position was a must. The acquisition of Brown accomplishes that to a degree, particularly if the speedster can play a full season for the first time since 2020. Brown will only be 27 during the 2024 campaign, so the one-year experiment could work well for both sides.

Moore has underwhelmed in his first two seasons and was projected to be cut out of the offense entirely after the team signed Hollywood Brown and drafted Xavier Worthy during the offseason. However, with Brown and now Rice sidelined, coach Andy Reid suggested that Moore will be asked to step up. That began in Week 4 when Moore saw his first two targets of the season, although he was unable to convert them into receptions.

Worthy is being thrust into the spotlight with Hollywood Brown already likely lost for the season and Rashee Rice expected to face a multi-week absence. However, Reid and the team are trying to keep pressure off the explosive rookie, insisting they'll spread the ball around to other options in the offense. JuJu Smith-Schuster and Skyy Moore are expected to see more playing time and opportunities as well.

The wideout underwent testing Monday, per Rapoport, but Kansas City has yet to provide a diagnosis for the injury. Rice was off to a fantastic start to the season, posting a 24-288-2 line on 29 targets through the first three games, but he lasted only four snaps in Week 4 before getting hurt. Rookie Xavier Worthy is expected to step into a bigger role while Rice is sidelined, and players like JuJu Smith-Schuster, Skyy Moore and Mecole Hardman could also see more action. Kansas City has already lost Hollywood Brown to shoulder surgery, which is expected to keep him out for the entire regular season.

Hollywood Brown is already expected to miss the regular season due to a shoulder injury, and if Rice is also sidelined for the rest of the season, Worthy would presumably become the top option in a Chiefs wide receiver room that also includes Justin Watson, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Skyy Moore and Mecole Hardman. Worthy caught a 54-yard touchdown after Rice got hurt Sunday, giving Worthy three scrimmage touchdowns in his first four NFL games.

If Monday's MRI confirms a torn ACL for Rice, he would be out for the remainder of the season. Hollywood Brown is already sidelined for the regular season due to a shoulder injury, so Mahomes could be without two of the team's projected top three wide receivers heading into the regular season. Rookie first-round pick Xavier Worthy is likely to lead Kansas City's wide-receiver room moving forward.

Multiple outlets reported that Rice was believed to have torn his ACL in Sunday's win over the Chargers, though initial tests have reportedly proven to be inconclusive. Fantasy owners should still be preparing for a long absence from Rice, whose 24 catches and 288 receiving yards through four games still leads the Chiefs by a wide margin. Xavier Worthy and possibly JuJu Smith-Schuster could see their roles expand significantly as a result.

Kelce has recorded just eight receptions for 69 yards over his first three games, although he did have a 41-yard pass called back due to penalty. The catch and yardage totals are Kelce's fewest in a three-game span within a single season of his career, and he's averaging a modest 0.8 yards per route run. However, Kelce noted he's already earned plenty of individual statistical accolades and is much more concerned with the team piling up wins in its quest for a third consecutive Super Bowl title.

The undrafted rookie handled lead-back responsibilities with aplomb in last Sunday's win over the Falcons, rushing 17 times for 72 yards and adding a two-yard reception. Steele ceded some snaps to Samaje Perine, who logged nine total touches in Kansas City's 22-17 win. With Hunt now joining the fray and Reid confirming that the veteran will be activate against the Chargers, Steele may inevitably see at least a slight downturn in opportunity.

Hunt had last been with the Chiefs as a member of the active roster back in 2018. After making his return to Kansas City last week as a member of the practice squad, the veteran back quickly earned a promotion, and head coach Andy Reid already stated that Hunt would be active for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers. However, how many snaps Hunt will see is uncertain, considering rookie Carson Steele performed well as the Chiefs' No. 1 back in this past Sunday's win over the Falcons.

Ingram joins rookie Carson Steele and veteran Samaje Perine on the active roster heading into a Week 3 matchup against the Falcons. Steele has averaged just 3.0 yards per carry and Perine hasn't recorded a rushing attempt in 2024 after averaging 3.1 YPC with the Broncos last season, so there could be an opening for Ingram to grab a larger role, though Ingram's own career average of 2.2 YPC doesn't inspire much confidence.

Suamataia struggled against Cincinnati's pass rush and committed a key penalty in the fourth quarter prior to being benched for Morris. The two young left tackles competed for the starting job in training camp, and they may find themselves rotating again in practice before a starter is named for Week 3.

After Suamataia was consistently overwhelmed by Cincinnati's pass rush and committed a critical penalty, Morris did his job on the final possession, which resulted in Harrison Butker's game-winning field goal. Morris also caught a one-yard touchdown after reporting as eligible earlier in the game. With Suamataia struggling, Morris has a chance to take over as the starter on Patrick Mahomes' blind side.

The Chiefs hope to find a dependable lead back during Pacheco's absence from among a group consisting of Carson Steele, Samaje Perine and the newly re-signed Kareem Hunt. Clyde Edwards-Helaire could enter the mix as well if he's ready to come off the non-football injury list when first eligible in Week 5. It's believed the undrafted rookie Steele will get first crack at the job.

Brown will be undergoing surgery Monday in Colorado and has already been placed on injured reserve, meaning he'll miss at least the next four games. Head coach Andy Reid conceded Friday that Brown could miss "months," a drastic turn of events after the veteran receiver had been progressing well in his rehab. However, a recent evaluation found Browns' bone had moved, and further consultations confirmed the need for the surgery.

Kelce was asked if he expects Kansas City's offense to begin accounting for his age and past workload, but he bristled at the thought and said he wouldn't listen even if the team tried to limit his role. Kelce then went on to say he feels very prepared for the season physically and is more aware of how his body is feeling as compared to past campaigns. He's coming off his worst statistical season since 2015 but seemingly is confident he'll bounce back in 2024.

Reid has been a mainstay in the Kansas City secondary for the last two seasons and is entering the final year of his current contract. Still only 27 years old, he should be in line for a substantial new deal, even in the modern game where safeties are generally not paid at the top of the market. Reid has expressed an interest in remaining in Kansas City, though it's not clear if contract talks have progressed.

Perine joined the Chiefs after being released by the Broncos on Tuesday, and Reid used his time with the press to recall Perine's explosive play against Kansas City in the 2021 AFC Championship Game. Despite just joining the team, Perine will be active for Week 1 against Baltimore and could immediately slot in as the change-of-pace back behind Isiah Pacheco, though he'll compete with Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who currently is sidelined by an illness.

Steele went undrafted out of UCLA in April and subsequently succeeded in his longshot bid for a spot on the 53-man roster for the defending champions. Although he's listed as a fullback on the Chiefs' depth chart, Steele showed plenty as a runner during the preseason by gaining 87 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. Brooks notes the combination of Steele's power and explosiveness and head coach Andy Reid's willingness to utilize multiple backs throughout a season could give Steele opportunities to contribute immediately.

The rookie first-round pick had high expectations attached to him from the moment he was drafted by the defending champions given his game-breaking speed and the caliber of quarterback he'll play with. Reid noted Friday that Worthy has looked the part in practices and complimented the Texas product for his constant dialogue with Patrick Mahomes and the team's veteran receivers, as well as his willingness to try a wide variety of routes.

The veteran wideout was presumably signed at least in part to address the projected season-opening absence of Marquise Brown due to a shoulder injury. However, Smith-Schuster conceivably provides longer-term value as well, considering his best season since 2020 came during the 2022 campaign with the Chiefs, when he recorded 78 receptions for 933 yards and three touchdowns across 16 regular-season games. Head coach Andy Reid said Friday that Smith-Schuster looked "great" and had "jumped right back in and had some good practices" this week.

Head coach Andy Reid expressed amazement at how quickly Brown is recovering from the shoulder dislocation he suffered while making a reception on the Chiefs' first play from scrimmage this preseason. Reid called Brown's progress "incredible," and even though the offseason addition won't be available against his old Ravens squad in Week 1, it appears he could have a chance to make his regular-season debut as early as Week 2 against the Bengals.

The Chiefs are hoping Brown, who dislocated his shoulder in the team's preseason opener, will be able to return in mid-January if the two-time defending Super Bowl champs are in the midst of another playoff run. For now, rookie Xavier Worthy is locked in as Brown's replacement as the No. 2 receiver behind Rashee Rice, who has 12 catches and 15 targets through two games.

Taylor believes the Chiefs will keep incumbent starter and backup Isiah Pacheco and Clyde Edwards-Helaire on the roster, as well as Carson Steele, who performed well as a running back in the preseason and can also play fullback. Prince seemed to be making a strong push for a roster spot, even working ahead of Edwards-Helaire in team drills early in training camp, but he struggled with consistency as a rusher in the preseason outside of a 41-yard run in the second preseason game and also had a blunder on special teams in the exhibition opener, which cost the Chiefs a safety on a kickoff.

Toney's tumultuous time in Kansas City continued in training camp. He missed the preseason opener against the Jaguars due to a back injury, and then he committed two penalties on the first play of the Chiefs' second preseason game against the Lions. Toney did catch two passes on three targets for 26 yards in Thursday's game against the Bears, but Taylor believes that the 2021 first-round wideout didn't show enough during training camp to warrant a spot on the final roster.

Mahomes is the consensus best quarterback in the NFL, and he's also one of the best improvisers of all time at the position. He added another unique throw to his highlight reel Saturday, connecting with Kelce for an eight-yard gain with the aforementioned pass. With Kelce back and a stronger crop of wide receivers to work with in 2024, at least on paper, Mahomes will be looking to lead Kansas City to a third consecutive Super Bowl title.

Brown's injury isn't as serious as first feared, but the veteran wideout is still unlikely to be available for the Chiefs' Week 1 matchup against the Ravens. Mahomes alluded to the impact of losing Brown's veteran presence in the wide receiver room and on the field Thursday, emphasizing that younger players such as rookie first-round pick Xavier Worthy are now faced with stepping up their contributions.

The 27-year-old wideout has had trouble staying healthy in the past, missing eight regular-season games over the prior two seasons with Arizona, and his tenure with Kansas City is off to a bumpy start as well. Brown's absence will create additional opportunities for 2024 first-round pick Xavier Worthy, plus depth options like Justin Watson and Skyy Moore.

Brown suffered a shoulder dislocation, and his recovery could sideline the free-agent addition early in the regular season. Worthy would be the most logical option to get more of the targets that would have gone to Brown, as they are both downfield burners. Prior to being selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft by Kansas City, Worthy set an NFL Combine record by running the 40-yard dash in 4.21 seconds.

"I've had to learn to adapt and lower my body height," Rees-Zammit added. "In rugby, that's not too much of a big deal. The blows you take here are pretty big." The former rugby player was an elite winger, and his speed has been utilized on kickoff returns during training camp. However, speed isn't the only skill required to play in an NFL backfield, and the young Welsh player will need to showcase his development in the preseason, starting with Saturday's bout against the Jaguars.

The linebacker is headed into the final year of his rookie contract after being selected in the second round of the 2021 Draft out of Missouri. Bolton has been a tackling machine in the middle of the Kansas City defense, and while injuries limited him to eight regular-season games in 2023, he still racked up 60 tackles, one year after finishing second in the NFL with 180 stops. With kicker Harrison Butker having received an extension Monday, Bolton could be the next core member of the Super Bowl champs to get a big payday.

Kicker Harrison Butker signed a four-year extension Monday, but the defending Super Bowl champs have a number of other core players they would like to lock up, including Smith. The 25-year-old has emerged as a fixture at right guard for Kansas City since being selected in the sixth round of the 2021 Draft out of Tennessee, and he's headed into the final year of his rookie contract in 2024.

The 25-year-old center has become a key part of an offensive line that has kept Patrick Mahomes upright as the team has won back-to-back Super Bowls. Humphrey is headed into the final year of his rookie contract after being selected in the second round of the 2021 Draft out of Oklahoma, and he could be the next priority for general manager Brett Veach after kicker Harrison Butker was signed to an extension Monday.

Toney is explosive with the ball in his hands, but issues with drops and route running have prevented the 2021 first-round draft pick from living up to his potential. Mixing Toney in at running back could prove to be a way to get him the ball more easily via on handoffs and short passes, and the Chiefs boast less competition in the backfield than at receiver. Isiah Pacheco and Clyde Edwards-Helaire are the only players on the roster with more than 62 career rushing attempts.

Isiah Pacheco is firmly entrenched atop Kansas City's running back depth chart, but pass-catching specialist Jerick McKinnon is a free agent and Clyde Edwards-Helaire averaged just 3.2 yards per carry during the 2023 season. Prince was limited to 15 special-teams snaps and didn't play on offense as a rookie in 2023 after entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent, but the 24-year-old is making a push to surpass Edwards-Helaire as Pacheco's primary backup heading into the 2024 campaign.

Edwards-Helaire had already fallen firmly behind Pacheco in the backfield pecking order over the past two seasons, but the 2020 first-round draft pick is in danger of slipping down another spot. Prince looks poised to challenge for the second spot on the depth chart in a Kansas City backfield that no longer employs pass-catching specialist Jerick McKinnon.

Worthy is being eased into training camp after tweaking his hamstring during OTAs, though that hasn't reduced the expectations for him. The 2024 first-round pick has a strong chance to be on the field during all three-receiver formations and will provide a needed field-stretching element to Kansas City's offense if he proves to be reliable during training camp and the preseason.

Rice has allegedly been involved in two incidents this offseason, the first a high-speed crash in Dallas and the second an assault at a nightclub. The legal process regarding the former incident has been slow to play out, meaning the league could opt to wait to hand out any potential suspension until 2025. However, Reid also said the team will be ready to handle any absence for Rice, and Kansas City did reinforce its wide receiver corps this offseason by signing Marquise Brown and drafting Xavier Worthy.

Moore couldn't take the sophomore leap in 2023, finishing the regular season with just 21 catches on 38 targets for 244 yards and one touchdown across 14 games. He missed the Chiefs' Super Bowl run due to a knee injury, and with Kansas City adding Marquise Brown in free agency and Xavier Worthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Moore will be primarily competing with Kadarius Toney for regular-season snaps if both end up making the roster. If Moore fails to stand out during training camp, Taylor posits that the Chiefs could move on from the 2022 second-round pick, with a trade creating $1.29 million in salary-cap space.

Remigio caught on with Kansas City as an undrafted rookie in 2023. He made a good first impression during last year's training camp before suffering a season-ending dislocated left shoulder in the preseason opener. Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy praised Remigio in May, noting that the wide receiver "is an absolute professional every day...guys like him find a role. And they've got to make an impact on special teams." Remigio saw his minicamp reps split between the projected starters and top backups, and his ability to serve as a kickoff returner could give him the edge to make the Chiefs' 53-man roster over Toney and Moore.

Wiley has a chance to supplant Noah Gray as the top backup to Travis Kelce in 2024. The 6-foot-6, 249-pound tight end was drafted by the Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of TCU.

Rees-Zammit is a former rugby player who offers an enticing mix of speed, ball skills and vision, but Kansas City's preseason opener against the Jaguars on August 10 will mark the first football game of Rees-Zammit's life. He will likely need more time to acclimate to football before challenging for consistent playing time at running back, but Rees-Zammit's skill set could help him carve out a roster spot as a return man on special teams.

Jones held out for a new contract last offseason and didn't join the team until Week 2, so he was playing catchup for much of the season in terms of reaching peak game shape. Perhaps in part due to the late start, Jones saw his sack total dip from 15.5 in the 2022 regular season to 10.5 in 2023. Only Aaron Donald has a higher pass-rush win rate from the interior over the past two seasons, and Jones has had a smoother offseason after landing a five-year, $158 million extension. The Chiefs could also give Jones more opportunities to rush the passer by spending more time playing from ahead in 2024 after their 11-6 regular-season record in 2023 represented a down year by the team's lofty standards.

Pacheco surprisingly went in the second round of the mock draft to researcher Kevin Pulsifer, coming off the board before big-name running backs such as Jahmyr Gibbs, Derrick Henry and Travis Etienne. After rushing for 830 yards and five touchdowns in the regular season as a rookie in 2022, Pacheco posted 935 rushing yards and seven touchdowns during the 2023 regular season. He will likely have to improve on those marks significantly to justify being a second-round fantasy selection in 2024, though he's well positioned to receive a heavy workload as the lead back on a Chiefs team that figures to spend plenty of time playing from ahead.

Conner played a versatile role during his five years at Virginia Tech, picking off a total of four passes while also tallying 7.5 sacks. He played a significant role on special teams as a rookie for the Chiefs in 2023, but he could find more time in the secondary in 2024. The safety positions in particular look to be a weakness, so that could ultimately be where Conner settles in, giving him the chance to both rack up tackles and potentially interceptions.

Pacheco has served as Kansas City's lead back in each of his two seasons as a pro, but that could prove to be his floor rather than his ceiling. Two things suggest his role could increase, the first of which is that he had a normal offseason, something that couldn't be said heading into 2023, as he was rehabbing from shoulder surgery. In addition, the defending Super Bowl champions have parted ways with Jerick McKinnon, leaving Pacheco and Clyde Edwards-Helaire as the only two experienced backs on the roster. Taylor projects that Pacheco will surpass his 205 regular-season carries from 2023, giving him a good shot at topping 1,000 rushing yards for the first time.

The defending Super Bowl champions revamped their receiving corps this offseason, which doesn't bode well for Hardman in the long run. However, Taylor suggests that the speedster will have a regular role in the offense early on, primarily to free up space underneath for Travis Kelce and Marquise Brown. Also helping Hardman's case for a starting role to begin the season is that Rashee Rice will likely be facing a suspension from the league due to his role in a multi-vehicle crash in March.

The 2021 sixth-round pick is heading into the final year of his rookie contract and has emerged as the starting right guard on Patrick Mahomes' offensive line, earning two Super Bowl rings in the process. Another strong campaign from Smith would set him up to cash in, but it might also price him out of Kansas City's plans, as the team could prioritize signing center Creed Humphrey to an extension instead.

The star lineman, who secured a five-year, $158 million extension this offseason after notching a fifth straight Pro Bowl nod and 10.5 sacks in 2023, was serious in his request to Reid. Jones is now 29 and has played in 39 total games since the start of the 2022 season, when factoring in postseason contests. "If I'm able to do a day on, a day off, or a day on and a half a day off, I can do that," Jones said. "I think it's pretty fun."

Morris and Suamataia will compete for the starting left tackle role in training camp. While it's possible Suamataia saw more opportunities in minicamp because he's a rookie who's more in need of the extra reps, the two tackles' usage suggests Morris isn't the clear leader in the job battle. Morris primarily filled a reserve role as a rookie in 2023, notching four starts after being drafted in the third round.

Morris struggled in pass protection at times as a rookie in 2023, prompting the Chiefs to draft Suamataia in the second round this April. The winner of the training camp battle will protect Patrick Mahomes' blind side while serving as a replacement at left tackle for Donovan Smith, whom the Chiefs didn't re-sign. Suamataia may have the early edge in the competition based on his usage in minicamp, but it's also possible the Chiefs were prioritizing the rookie being given more reps so he could acclimate faster to the NFL.

An undrafted free agent out of Fresno State in 2023, Remigio missed his rookie season with a wrist injury, but he's been healthy this offseason and making a surprisingly good impression. Kansas City's wide receiver depth chart has a lot of names ahead of him but few truly established playmakers, so if Remigio can continue to shine into training camp, he could carve out a role for himself. His ability to contribute on special teams as a kickoff returner could also help him earn a roster spot.

Mahomes gained two very fast new weapons this offseason in veteran free-agent addition Marquise Brown and rookie first-round pick Xavier Worthy, so a more aggressive approach would arguably be expected. Mahomes averaged a career-low 7.0 yards per attempt in 2023 and his 50 passes of 20-plus yards were the second fewest of his career, but a concerted effort to throw more downfield could get Mahomes back in the area of the 5,000-yard threshold, which he eclipsed in 2022.

Pacheco is excited to be healthy entering his third NFL season, as he needed surgeries on his hand and labrum after his rookie campaign in 2021. He recovered from those injuries to post 935 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on the ground in 2023. Pacheco is listed at 216 pounds, but he claims to be nine pounds lighter than that heading into the 2024 season.

Rumors have swirled regarding Kelce's future in football thanks to his relatively advanced age and the personal and team-level success he's already experienced. However, he's reiterated his love for football and is ready to play until his body can no longer hold up. While Kelce battled a knee injury for much of 2023, he was still one of the most productive tight ends in the league by posting 93 receptions for 984 yards and five touchdowns across 15 regular-season games.

The second-year defensive lineman's scary incident led to him suffering cardiac arrest for up to a minute and a half according to Rick Burkholder, Kansas City's vice president of sports medicine and performance, and Thompson was then sedated and on a ventilator overnight after being transported to a local hospital. However, Burkholder told reporters Friday that Thompson regained consciousness and was back to breathing without assistance, although an official diagnosis has yet to be made.

Teicher points out Hardman is returning to a considerably revamped receiving corps, one that's seen the additions of Marquise Brown and rookie Xavier Worthy this offseason. However, Kansas City also released deep threat Marquez Valdes-Scantling, theoretically creating opportunities for the speedy Hardman to carry out some of those downfield routes in 2024.

The new kickoff rules the NFL is adopting from the former XFL could involve kickers being involved in tackles much more frequently than in seasons past. Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub confirmed he wouldn't want placekicker Harrison Butker involved in that level of physicality over the course of a season, and Reid, who has proven both a capable kicker and proficient tackler from his safety position, could therefore be a candidate to handle kickoffs.

Mahomes will get another crack at the Ravens team he helped upend in the AFC Championship Game in January at M&T Bank Stadium to earn Kansas City an opportunity to garner a second straight Super Bowl title. Mahomes' 241-yard, one-touchdown effort against what had been an elite Baltimore defense played a critical role in KC garnering the AFC crown, and for this season-opening rematch, the perennial Pro Bowler will be working with several new pass-catching weapons, including rookie first-round pick Xavier Worthy.

Area police confirmed Rice's status to the Dallas Morning News on Tuesday after officers were dispatched early Monday morning to a nightclub following reports of an assault. A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and although no charges had been filed as of Tuesday afternoon, that could eventually change. The incident is the second for Rice this offseason after his involvement in a six-car crash in Dallas in March, one that's led to the Chiefs wideout facing eight charges.

Worthy didn't hear his name called until the 28th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, but Miller believes Worthy will earn the award over the likes of first overall pick Caleb Williams, second overall pick Jayden Daniels and fourth overall pick Marvin Harrison. Worthy set an NFL Scouting Combine record by running the 40-yard dash in 4.21 seconds, and the wide receiver out of Texas will have reigning Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes throwing him the ball in 2024.

With Kelce set to turn 35 in October, adding the 6-foot-6, 250-pound frame of Wiley gives quarterback Patrick Mahomes another big target in the passing game, particularly in the red zone. General manager Brett Veach said that Wiley's two-way ability as a pass catcher and blocker will be valuable in a rotation with Kelce and Noah Gray, while Irv Smith figures to slide into the fourth spot on the depth chart. In his final season at TCU, Wiley posted 47 catches for 520 yards and eight touchdowns.

Worthy weighed in at 169 pounds at rookie minicamp, four pounds heavier than what he measured ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine. He surged up draft boards after setting the combine record for the 40-yard dash, clocking in a 4.21 seconds. Worthy noted that he won't "go and try to hit a 215-pound linebacker," and quarterback Patrick Mahomes will ensure the Texas wideout stays out of harm's way.

The Chiefs' decision makes Toney a free agent after this coming season, which will be his second full one in Kansas City. Both general manager Brett Veach and head coach Andy Reid recently indicated Toney is in the Chiefs' plans this coming season, but the decision to not commit beyond 2024 stems largely from the wideout's checkered injury history and sub-standard production last season.

Veach's comments came after the team adjusted Kelce's deal, with his two-year, $34.25 million contract making him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. The 34-year-old Kelce is still the gold standard at his position, as he came 16 yards shy of an eighth consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2023 before adding 355 yards and three touchdowns in four playoff games. Veach and the Chiefs are hoping that Kelce will still have more football in him after the expiration of this two-year contract.

Worthy gets an ideal landing spot to begin his career, going to the team that won both of the last two Super Bowls. Kansas City didn't get much production from its wide receivers other than Rashee Rice in 2023, but the Chiefs have addressed the position in the offseason by signing Marquise Brown and drafting Worthy out of Texas. Mahomes' strong and accurate arm should allow Worthy to make the most of his blazing speed on deep throws. Worthy set an NFL Combine record by running the 40-yard dash in 4.21 seconds.

After drafting Texas wideout Xavier Worthy in the first round, the Chiefs spent three of their remaining six picks on offensive linemen. Kansas City took BYU tackle Kingsley Suamataia late in the second round before spending two day-three picks on Penn State's Hunter Nourzad and guard C.J. Hanson out of Holy Cross. Inconsistent play on the offensive line and at wideout nearly hampered the Chiefs' Super Bowl run, and Mahomes will look to prepare his rookie teammates to contribute right out of the gate this coming season.

The wide receiver is facing eight criminal charges as well, but any suspension from the league office likely wouldn't be imposed until after his legal issues are settled. Rice led Kansas City in receiving yards as a rookie last season before catching 26 passes during the team's four playoff games, but his questionable availability for the 2024 campaign will give the Super Bowl champs even more incentive to invest resources at his position in this year's draft, perhaps as high as the 32nd overall pick.

Veach characterized being able to add a receiver of Brown's pedigree on a one-year deal as a blessing to the Chiefs, who were looking to augment their wideout corps as they begin a quest for a third straight Super Bowl title. The fact Brown is committed to the team through only 2024 isn't a detriment in Veach's eyes, either, with the GM noting Brown could "set himself up nicely moving forward" in terms of earning a lucrative long-term deal in Kansas City or elsewhere with a big season.

Danna picked a good time to put together a career season in 2023, when he started 16 games and recorded a career-high 50 tackles and 6.5 sacks. The 2020 fifth-round pick also started all four of Kansas City's postseason contests and has been a key rotational piece, at minimum, on the defensive line since his rookie campaign.

Wentz and Foles were teammates in Philadelphia during the 2017 and 2018 seasons, and the latter had also started his career with the Eagles as a third-round pick in 2012. It was during that first tenure when Foles had a chance to initially work under Reid, then Philadelphia's head coach. Wentz noted Foles spoke glowingly of Reid and current Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy when Wentz and Foles were teammates, noting "he loved working with those guys, and those things he said to me back then definitely still rang true in my head as I was making this decision."

Mahomes has become renowned for making proverbial lemonade from lemons in terms of what he's mostly had to work with at receiver since the Chiefs traded away Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins prior to the 2022 season. However, 2023 first-round pick Rashee Rice showed plenty of promise in terms of his ability to serve as a true No. 1 receiver, and the addition of the experienced but still speedy Brown brightens the star quarterback's outlook for 2024 further.

The Chiefs are going all in on a three-peat quest but knew heading into free agency that upgrading the receiver position was a must. The acquisition of Brown accomplishes that to a degree, particularly if the speedster can play a full season for the first time since 2020. Brown will only be 27 during the 2024 campaign, so the one-year experiment could work well for both sides.