The Kansas City Chiefs are staring down a pivotal offseason, and one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the run game needs a serious upgrade.
With both Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt set to hit free agency, Kansas City faces a backfield reset. While both backs have proven they can grind out tough yards between the tackles, neither brings the kind of explosive threat that keeps defensive coordinators up at night. In an offense led by Patrick Mahomes, that matters - a lot.
The Chiefs’ ground game wasn’t just inconsistent this past season - it was largely ineffective when it mattered most. Defenses didn’t have to respect the run, and that allowed them to key in on Mahomes and the passing attack. For a team that’s made its name on offensive versatility and unpredictability, that’s a problem.
Enter Breece Hall.
According to reports, the Chiefs had their eye on the New York Jets running back at last year’s trade deadline. Kansas City reportedly offered a fourth-round pick, but the Jets wanted a third, and the deal fell through. Fast forward a few months, and the door may be open again - this time, without the need to give up draft capital.
Hall is expected to command around $10 million per year, a price tag that might seem steep for a team with the least cap space in the NFL. But if Kansas City wants to retool its offense and give Mahomes the kind of dynamic weapon that can tilt the field, Hall checks a lot of boxes.
He’s a home-run hitter with breakaway speed, soft hands in the passing game, and the kind of vision that turns a modest gain into a game-changing play. Put that behind Mahomes and alongside Andy Reid’s creative play-calling, and you’ve got the makings of a nightmare for opposing defenses.
Of course, there’s the financial reality. The Chiefs are tight against the cap, and any move for Hall would require some maneuvering. But if Kansas City truly believes it’s one piece away from reestablishing its offensive dominance, Hall might be worth the squeeze.
This isn’t about replacing Pacheco or Hunt with just another body in the backfield. It’s about elevating the offense with a weapon who can change the game in one play. And if the Chiefs were willing to give up a mid-round pick for Hall just a few months ago, you have to think the interest is still there.
Hall in red and gold, lining up behind Mahomes in 2026? That’s a vision that should have Chiefs fans excited - and the rest of the league on alert.