NFL Insider: Chiefs Could Trade for All-Pro WR Amid Rashee Rice Drama
Summary
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has faced off-field problems that worry the team. Because of this, the Chiefs might consider trading for a top wide receiver, like A.J. Brown, to strengthen their offense.Key Facts
- Rashee Rice has had multiple issues since joining the NFL, including violating personal conduct rules related to his probation.
- The NFL no longer suspends players for marijuana tests, but Rice’s probation issues are separate.
- The Chiefs might explore trading for A.J. Brown, a highly skilled wide receiver, to replace or support Rice.
- A.J. Brown has been selected to the All-Pro team three times and made the Pro Bowl multiple times.
- Brown has had six seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards in his seven NFL seasons.
- The Chiefs have few reliable wide receivers besides Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Tyquan Thornton.
- The team’s recent draft of wide receiver Cyrus Allen and free agent Jeff Caldwell has not fully solved their need for dependable pass catchers.
- Adding Brown would reduce pressure on other receivers to perform at a top level.
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