Chiefs Rebuild After Mahomes Injury

0:00For the NFL, it's March 6th, here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Kansas City Chiefs had a rough 2025 season, starting 0-2 and barely scraping by at 500 before Patrick Mahomes tour. His ACL, that injury was tough, but deeper roster issues had them doomed early on. Now the team is eyeing free agency and the draft to rebuild and stay in contention. They freed up about $24 million in cap space by trading cornerback Trent McDuffy and cutting tackle Jawan Taylor. More releases or restructures could open the door wider, though big splashes remained tricky with their tight budget. The offense exposed major gaps last year, lacking a true number one wide receiver since Tyree Kills exit in 2022, and showing no real running game. Mahomes and scrambles even led the team in rushing at one point, highlighting how fragile things were. Key free agent targets include veteran wide out Mike Evans, who still creates separation

1:00despite his age, and Jacksonville's Travis ETN. Eddie and bounce back strong, with over 1,100 rushing yards and seven scores, bringing the explosiveness they desperately need. On defense, losing McDuffy hurts the secondary bad, so resigning their own cornerback Jalen Watson is crucial. He's got three picks and 23 pass breakups in his tenure, and entering next season without him spells trouble. D&N is sponsored by our partner, check out the episode description, a pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, bill for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.