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Chiefs Stand Pat at Trade Deadline to Bet on Current Roster

The front office signaled confidence in internal fixes over costly short‑term deals.

Overview

  • Kansas City made no trades before the NFL deadline, with GM Brett Veach opting not to pursue any deals.
  • Concerns centered on pass-rush depth after Omarr Norman-Lott’s season-ending ACL injury and earlier running back questions.
  • Improved recent play from Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt, plus rookie Brashard Smith’s receiving impact, eased urgency for additions.
  • Analysts noted that meaningful upgrades likely required significant draft capital, consistent with Veach’s cautious approach.
  • TalkSPORT, citing SNY, reported the Chiefs offered a fourth-round pick for Jets running back Breece Hall, but no deal was reached.