Kansas City chiefs have decisions to be made after their pre-season final against the Chicago Bears. Andy Reid has excluded a handful of players from this game, which does not annoy them when he starts reducing the list. The chiefs only have a few days to go from 90 players to 53. Kareem Hunt, Carson Steele and Cam Jones are all on the advance cup block.
The chiefs had an extremely interesting off -season. De Reid approving Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce as a couple at Rashee Rice while waiting for a likely suspension of the NFL, there is no shortage of stories to watch. However, the main objective of the team remained the same. After losing against the Eagles of Philadelphia in the Super Bowl, Kansas City wants to return to the top of the mountain.
Even if it is the pre-season and many teams relied on backups, the chiefs had brilliant moments. The actions of Elijah Mitchell in Kansas City continue to increase while Patrick Mahomes applies his link with rice. Although they had encouraging moments, the chiefs have a lot to prove this regular season after deciding in February. Reid thinks they can easily.
Kansas City has a talented list, and some players will be excluded while Reid makes his cuts. The injuries affected the depth around the team, but the chefs have an idea of who they have on the list and how they will inform the team’s play style in the 2025-26 season. For this reason, some cuts could shock fans simply because Reid has a specific view of what he wants his team to be.
The players around the league go disappointed because of the cuts. Here are three main players who could find themselves outside.
The Kareem Hunt ball carrier could be the production cliff
Hunt joined the Chiefs last season and helped Kansas City offensive survive without Isaiah Pacheco. He and Mahomes have good chemistry in duet in the rear field. However, Mitchell’s growth This off -season endorses the search for being replaced as the backup that is releasing in the Reid offensive. Apart from that, the biggest factor against Hunt is his age.
The veteran of the ball carrier was 30 years old before his ninth season in the NFL. Hunt 728 yards and marked seven affected In 2024. However, he reached the cliff that the runners fell from their career. Hunt does not have the body of work like many, but everything you need is a blow to end his season. Mitchell offers a younger option to run back.
The risk that Hunt will lose a step this season could harm Reid’s racing game, an important element in the attack on chiefs. Mitchell is a talent experienced at the NFL level and can spell Pacheco without sacrificing speed or capacity as a receiver out of the rear field. Hunt offered a lot to Kansas City during his career, but his time as a key part of a back room could be behind him.
FullBack Carson Steele may not adapt to Reid’s offensive
Steele was a surprise when he joined the chiefs as an unprecedented free agent. The rear played a smaller role in Reid’s offensive, but he successfully succeeded in the opportunities he obtained. He also integrated well among fans of Kansas City, quickly becoming a favorite. However, Reid’s offensive philosophy could be the reason why it simply ends because of its position.
Steele is the Only the rear on the list of chefs. Although this generally increases well for the players of the Cup week, it is not safe. Kansas City wants to look into a more explosive offensive mentality this season. This means a lot of hunting rifle games with a riding back in the back field. With a more widespread offense, Steele has no place to integrate when he is on the ground for Reid and his game book.
Chiefs will probably enter the season with at least two runners. While Hunt could be about to go out, Pacheco and Mitchell will divide time alongside Mahomes. However, the chiefs do not have much use for a great-back outside the short-yardage scenarios. For this reason, Steele’s head is on the blockage, it doesn’t matter how much it would upset the base of Kansas City fans.
The second Cam Jones could be the strange man for Steve Spagnuolo
The defensive coordinator of the Chiefs, Steve Spagnuolo, had fun with Reid and the team’s offensive this summer. However, he is one of the defensive minds of the elite that the league has to offer. Kansas City’s offensive receives a lot of praise for the success of the team, but defense is the main reason why the chief dynasty lasted so long. However, Jones is on the chopping of spagunolo at the moment.
Jones is the sixth secondary of the depth painting of Kansas City. However, the Chiefs run a 4-3 basic defense, leaving Spagnuolo with an excess of seconds on the list of 90 men. The 25 -year -old is at the forefront of the rotation in this position, leaving Kansas City a difficult decision when it comes to condensation of the list. Jones could be cut to save space for a player in another position.
The chiefs have already made movements before the kick -off of the regular season. Kansas City sent Skyy Moore to the 49ers of San Francisco in preparation for cuts on the list. However, difficult decisions are once again faced with Reid and its coach staff this year. Hunt, Steele and Jones could all find themselves outside looking in next week.
