Chiefs Bracing for WR Move After Trade News

Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton will likely miss the remainder of the season after suffering a fractured ankle in Week 4 of the season. Rashee Rice has already missed time with a hamstring injury, and Xavier Worthy has struggled to generate any consistent production.

Kansas City’s interest in adding another receiver appears to remain active as the deadline approaches.

According to Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter, the Chiefs are among multiple teams that are continuing to make calls in search of receiver help.

While nothing has been finalized, the Chiefs have been linked to several options ahead of Tuesday. Brian Thomas Jr. of the Jacksonville Jaguars has reportedly drawn interest from Kansas City, and Thomas played just 19 snaps in the victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Other names that have generated speculation are Josh Downs of the Indianapolis Colts and Calvin Ridley of the Tennessee Titans. The Titans are reportedly asking for a late-round pick for Ridley, while Indianapolis has reportedly told teams they have already received an offer for Downs.

While Ridley may cost less to acquire, Downs has been the more productive playmaker as of late. If the Chiefs are willing to outbid the reported fourth-round offer Indianapolis has already received, Downs could make a big impact for the offense over the second half of the season.

With Tuesday’s deadline rapidly approaching, Kansas City will have to decide whether to stick with its current group or add weapons around Patrick Mahomes.