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.