The Chiefs’ tackle problem hasn’t gone away, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest roster questions around Kansas City again. Josh Simmons has been dealing with a back injury at left tackle, Jaylon Moore is headed for free agency this offseason, and the team is staring at another year of instability on the edge. That makes offensive tackle the priority, and it also makes the trade market worth watching closely.
That kind of need is tough to satisfy in free agency. Offensive tackle is the second-most expensive spot in football, and quality starters rarely hit the open market.
Kansas City may not have many clean options after the season, which is why moving early at the trade deadline could make sense. The Chiefs could be looking for someone who can help right away, or a player they can keep around longer if the fit works.
One possible name is Andrew Wylie of the Washington Commanders. There’s a clear familiarity factor here, since Brett Veach and the Chiefs staff have shown they’re willing to bring back former players.
Wylie has spent the last three years as a rotational piece on Washington’s line, and the Commanders’ struggles could put him on the block. He brings tackle-and-guard versatility, with experience at left tackle, right tackle and guard, which would give Kansas City some much-needed flexibility.
Dylan Cook is another option, this time from the Pittsburgh Steelers. He won the starting right tackle job heading into the 2026 season after beginning 2025 at left tackle, so he’s already shown he can handle both sides.
That kind of versatility matters for Kansas City, especially with Jaylon Moore recovering from his concussion. Cook is also an impending free agent, which could make him cheaper to acquire and potentially a candidate for an extension if he performs well.
Walker Little of the Jacksonville Jaguars fits a different profile. He once entered the football world with major hype as the nation’s top high school player and a big-time tackle prospect at Stanford, but he hasn’t locked down a steady role in Jacksonville.
Like Cook, he has worked at both left and right tackle. For a Chiefs team that is thin up front, Little offers outside experience and upside, and an extension could turn him into a bigger long-term piece.
Then there’s Dawand Jones of the Cleveland Browns. He’s one of the biggest players in the league, and Cleveland has already pushed him out of his role after drafting Spencer Fano ninth overall this offseason.
Jones has played on both sides of the line and brings a rare size profile. Because he’s on a one-year deal, he could come at a lower price, particularly if the Browns’ season starts to slide.
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