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7 free agents Chiefs should consider signing after NFL trade deadline

The Kansas City Chiefs acquired star wide receiver Josh Downs in a last-minute deal with the Indianapolis Colts at the 2026 NFL trade deadline, but general manager Brett Veach's work is far from over.

While the Chiefs can no longer trade for new players, the pool of veteran talent still available in free agency is astonishing.

From All-Pro wide receivers to a Pro Bowl offensive lineman and a former NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, Kansas City's front office doesn't lack options if it wants to land one more big-name talent to shore up the Chiefs' depth chart for the second half of the 2026 regular season.

Here are seven free agents Kansas City should take a look at in the coming days and weeks:

WR Tyreek Hill

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) celebrates after a first down catch in the first quarter during the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

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Perhaps the most obvious choice, a reunion with Hill would be totally transformative for the Chiefs' offense — assuming the five-time All-Pro wideout is fully healthy and ready to play.

OT Taylor Decker

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) celebrates Lions' 21-20 win over Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.

This 2024 Pro Bowler could help bring stability to the edges of Kansas City's offensive line and give Decker an opportunity to chase a ring while protecting Patrick Mahomes.

DB Marshon Lattimore

Oct 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine (34) runs the ball as New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) makes the tackle during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Kansas City is rumored to have pursued cornerbacks at the trade deadline, but the addition of Lattimore — the 2017 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year — would be a shot in the arm for Steve Spagnuolo's defense.

WR Curtis Samuel

Aug 20, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Though he may have lost a step, Samuel could help Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes as a versatile runner-receiver with legitimate big-play ability.

OL Jonah Williams

Dec 31, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Trayveon Williams (32) and offensive tackle Jonah Williams (73) at the line of scrimmage against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Williams has plenty of experience blocking for an elite quarterback in Joe Burrow, but the Chiefs would have to do their due diligence on the shoulder injury that prematurely ended his 2025 campaign with the Arizona Cardinals.

DB Jimmie Ward

Sep 23, 2018; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) catches a pass as San Francisco 49ers cornerbacks Jimmie Ward (20) and Adrian Colbert (27) defend in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Though he hasn't played since 2024, Ward's veteran savvy could be just what Kansas City's secondary needs in the back half of the regular season.

DL Joey Bosa

Sep 24, 2017; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (99) works against Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz (71) during the second half at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

A longtime Chiefs nemesis after a career spent with the Los Angeles Chargers and Buffalo Bills, the addition of Bosa would give Kansas City a tested pass-rusher with plenty of motivation to win a championship in what would be his eleventh NFL season.

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