Chiefs Eye Linemen Over Running Backs Ahead of Trade Deadline — Here’s Why Andy Reid’s Team Might Surprise Everyone
Chiefs Eye Linemen Over Running Backs Ahead of Trade Deadline — Here’s Why Andy Reid’s Team Might Surprise Everyone
BRETT VEACH SPEAKS OUT! “Forget the Flashy Moves — It’s All About Protecting 15 When It Matters Most.”
The Kansas City Chiefs sit at 6-1, chasing history and a potential three-peat. But as the NFL trade deadline looms on November 4, the reigning champions find themselves at a crossroads. While many fans are clamoring for a running back upgrade, reports from ESPN’s Dan Graziano suggest Kansas City’s front office has its sights set elsewhere — in the trenches.
Despite steady production from Isiah Pacheco and veteran Kareem Hunt, the Chiefs’ run game hasn’t been explosive. Pacheco’s 57-yard, one-touchdown performance against the Raiders was efficient but hardly dominant. The rumor mill has linked Kansas City to several backs, but Graziano poured cold water on that idea. “If they’re healthy, they’re happy,” he said. “They’re not chasing another running back or wideout right now.”
Instead, the focus is on the offensive line — and for good reason. Rookie Josh Simmons, a first-round tackle, has now missed two straight games for personal reasons, with Andy Reid confirming the lineman is tending to family matters. Guard Trey Smith is also nursing a back issue that held him out of Thursday’s practice. With Mahomes’ protection already tested early in the season, the front office knows reinforcements could make the difference between surviving and dominating in December.
There’s also concern on the defensive line. Second-round pick Omarr Norman-Lott suffered a season-ending ACL tear, leaving a gap in Steve Spagnuolo’s rotation. The Chiefs have a history of making late-season moves for front-seven help — just look back to Melvin Ingram’s arrival in 2021 that jump-started their playoff push.
For General Manager Brett Veach, it’s not about chasing the biggest name — it’s about building for longevity. “It’s not about flash — it’s about foundation,” Veach told reporters. “Protecting Patrick, building depth, and staying healthy through January. That’s how you chase history, not headlines.”
With Monday Night Football against the Commanders serving as a final test before the deadline, the Chiefs’ trenches could determine their next move. One thing’s clear — while the rest of the league hunts for stars, Kansas City is quietly building walls strong enough to protect a dynasty.
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