![]() ![]() They envision Hughes making the team after trading for him so for now, he is in the fifth slot. DeAndre Baker could win it but the team just traded for Mike Hughes. Keyes will be entering his second year and provides special team value so he will likely make the team. Sneed is one of the NFL"s best-kept secrets. O"Daniel will likely remain with the team in a backup role.Ĭornerback(5): L"Jarius Sneed, Charvarious Ward, Rashad Fenton, BoPete Keyes, Mike Hughes Niemann was re-signed in the off-season and could remain the third starter but will face stiff competition from rookie Nick Bolton. Hitchens and Gay will be two of the three starters among the linebackers. Linebacker(5): Anthony Hitchens, Willie Gay Jr., Nick Bolton, Ben Niemann, Dorian O"Daniel Ward was an undrafted free agent in 2019 but should be safe to make the team once again. Last year"s draft pick Danna and this year"s draft pick Kaindoh will provide depth. Not knowing where Jones will play made this one of the toughest decisions on the Chiefs roster projections.ĭefensive End(5): Frank Clark, Taco Charlton, Mike Danna, Joshua Kaindoh, Tim Wardįrank Clark will start at one end spot while either Charlton (possibly Jones) starts on the other side. Nnadi, Wharton, and Saunders are all still young players on their rookie contracts and will provide valuable rotational players. ![]() Reed will likely be one of the two starters at defensive tackle. Kansas City Chiefs Roster Projections: Defenseĭefensive Tackle(5): Chris Jones, Jarran Reed, Derrick Nnadi, Tershawn Wharton, Khalen SaundersĬhris Jones could slide out to the defensive end spot to allow the team to put the four best linemen on the field but for now, he"ll remain at defensive tackle. This was another tough roster projection for the Chiefs considering how many bodies they have at the position. Yasir Durant, Darryl Williams, and Andrew Wylie all feel like they are on the outside looking in but they will be solid competition and could find themselves making the team. Remmers, Rankin, and Allegretti will provide solid depth for the unit. Trey Smith was one of the top guards in the draft and the Chiefs were able to get him in the 6th round. The team also brought in Kyle Long and Austin Blythe who will be legitimate contenders for a starting job. They traded for Pro Bowl tackle Orlando Brown, signed premier free agent Joe Thuney, drafted a high-end center prospect in Creed Humphrey, and will be getting back Duvernay-Tardif and Lucas Niang from their opt-out year. The Chiefs have completely re-made their offensive line. Offensive Line(11): Orlando Brown Jr., Joe Thuney, Creed Humphrey, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Lucas Niang, Kyle Long, Mike Remmers, Austin Blythe, Martinas Rankin, Nick Allegretti, Trey Smith This roster projection leaves the Chiefs with one less tight end compared to last season but the team will likely have to shed one player from the group. Blake Bell will keep his job and provide the team with a blocking tight end. The team drafted Noah Gray to give themselves a pass-catching tight end behind Kelce. Tight End(4): Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, Blake Bell ![]() ![]() KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 11: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates a punt return touchdown that would be called back due to penalty in the fourth quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Arrowhead Stadium on Novemin Kansas City, Missouri. Wide receiver is a tough roster projection due to that sixth slot. As of now, Kemp seems to be the favorite. He will face tough competition from Jody Fortson and Antonio Callaway in camp this year. Kemp has made the roster the last two years thanks to his special team ability. The sixth slot is where the intrigue starts for the team. Robinson and Pringle will be fighting for the depth position but should be safe to make the roster. Hill, Hardman, and rookie Powell are all locks to make the roster. Wide Receiver(6): Tyreek Hill, Mecole Hardman, Cornell Powell, Demarcus Robinson, Byron Pringle, Marcus Kemp Burton will be the favorite to win the job. Michael Burton will compete with linebacker turned fullback undrafted free agent Riley Cole for the fullback spot. McKinnon is a free agent signing and based on his NFL history he should have a strong shot to make the team. Thompson is entering the third year on his rookie contract and should be safe. McKinnon, Thompson, Elijah McGuire, and Derrick Gore will compete for the third and fourth spots. Running Back(5): Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Darrel Williams, Jerick McKinnon, Darwin Thompson, Michael BurtonĮdwards-Helaire will retain his starting role while Darrel Williams backs him up. Gordon and Buechele will provide some extra camp arms but barring anything major, Henne will keep his role as Mahomes" backup. Quarterback(2): Patrick Mahomes, Chad HenneĬhad Henne faces some competition with Anthony Gordon and 2021 undrafted free agent Shane Buechele. Kansas City Chiefs Roster Projections: Offense ![]()
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