Just one week removed from a Super Bowl victory, it seems early to start talking about the Kansas City Chiefs’ future. However, the NFL never sleeps, and general manager Brett Veach is always looking ahead.
One area of improvement Kansas City will need to address in 2024 is the wide receiver position, one that underperformed for the majority of 2023. The Chiefs could look toward the NFL Draft to fill any gaps there, or go after some of the top receivers projected to hit free agency.
WRs expected to hit free agency next month include Bengals’ Tee Higgins, Colts’ Michael Pittman Jr., Buccaneers’ Mike Evans and Cardinals’ Marquise Brown, among others. However, there are a few cut candidates around the league that would make sense for K.C.
One of the most notable potential cap casualties is Seattle Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett. He’s locked up in Seattle for two more years, but the Seahawks could designate him as a post-June 1 cut and save $17 million. That’s a lot of dough for a receiver who will turn 32 during the 2024 season.