Chiefs Weigh Left Tackle Options Ahead of Chargers Matchup

Kansas City considers starting newly signed D.J. Humphries as Patrick Mahomes faces mounting pressure from opposing defenses.

The Kansas City Chiefs are evaluating options at left tackle, including newly signed veteran D.J. Humphries, for their Week 14 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Current left tackle Wanya Morris has struggled, allowing significant pressure on quarterback Patrick Mahomes, including eight pressures in Week 13 against the Raiders.
Head coach Andy Reid has not committed to Humphries as a starter, citing the need to assess his readiness after recovering from an ACL injury and signing with the team last week.
Other options include shifting All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to left tackle, as was done temporarily during the Chiefs' narrow win over the Raiders, or sticking with Morris despite his recent struggles.
The Chiefs' offensive line issues have contributed to Mahomes being sacked 32 times this season, tied for seventh most in the NFL, highlighting the urgency to stabilize the position.