Chiefs Draft Focuses on Secondary, RB Group Strengthens

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Kansas City Chiefs faced some roster gaps heading into the draft, with cornerback topping their weakest positions after free agency. They traded Trent McDuffy and Jalen Watson to the Rams, leaving no Williams and an injury-prone Christian Fulton as projected starters. Death comes from free agent Catercohu and Kevin Knowles, but it's then overall. On a brighter note, the Chiefs running back group ranks third in the league. They signed Kenneth Walker III, who rushed for over 1,000 yards last season, and shone in Seattle Super Bowl run. Backing him up are Bershard Smith, who showed pass-catching promise as a rookie, and Imari Demercato, a solid change of pace option from Arizona. Running back Damien Pierce landed with the Eagles after a short, tough, stint in Kansas City. Several teams pursued him, but Philly offers a fresh start away from the Chiefs' ground game issues.

1:01Meanwhile, former Chiefs Equipment Manager Mike Davidson earned a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's awards of excellence for his decades of service. Head Coach Andy Reed celebrated his 68th birthday this week. He's guided Kansas City to three Super Bowl wins, since joining in 2013, sitting forth on the NFL's all-time victories list, with a 279 and 157 mark. General Manager Brett Veech plans to target the secondary heavily in the draft, much like in 2022. As teams like the Vikings bolster their quarterback depth and the Rams push for Lucer Trade Rules, the Chiefs aim to shore up holes before training.