Chiefs trade radar lights up with four names fans aren’t talking about yet

The Chiefs had a top-30 visit with Bradford coming out of LSU in 2023. A fourth-round pick, Bradford has logged over 1,000 snaps at guard for the Seahawks over the last two seasons.

Bradford is still 24 years old and has had some pretty average results as a starter. He was graded as PFF's 72nd overall guard last season. The Seahawks drafted over him by bringing in Grey Zable, and they have other depth on their line in Sataoa Laumea.

While he wouldn't be a major needle mover for the offensive line, Bradford brings a higher floor than Kingsley Suamataia and a higher ceiling than Mike Caliendo. He also has two years of control remaining on his rookie deal.

Bradford's performance in Seattle was partly due to a bad unit with lots of injuries. Perhaps playing next to Creed Humphrey and Josh Simmons could help him reach his potential.

Trey Palmer, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Another receiver might seem like a surprise, but the depth of the corps overall is going to be challenged this year. Rashee Rice's suspension looms, as do the recurring injury risks of both Hollywood Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster.

Trey Palmer has a lot of the traits the Chiefs like at the receiver position. He's a smaller, shiftier receiver who has great speed (4.33 40-yard dash). He's been fairly productive in the NFL since he was drafted in 2023, with 557 yards and 4 touchdowns. The Buccaneers' wide receiver room is very crowded long-term with Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillan, Sterling Shepard, and Tez Johnson.

Palmer fits a similar role as Hollywood Brown, being able to win on the outside or in the slot. He still has two more years of rookie control, and the Buccaneers would be dealing from a position of strength for a player who will struggle to find the field with their depth of pass catchers.

Brian Robinson, RB, Washington Commanders

It's been reported that Brian Robinson is on the trade block for the Commanders, partly due to the emergence of their rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt and the presence of veteran Austin Ekeler. The Commanders also seem to have little interest in paying Robinson long-term.

While the Chiefs’ need for a running back is obvious, Brian Robinson isn't the star Chiefs fans might have hoped for. Robinson's game is actually quite a bit like Pacheco's—lack of explosive plays, mostly an early-down back with limited pass-catching production.

The Chiefs ideally wouldn't be trading to pay Robinson but rather in hopes of adding depth. Adding him should be looked at as an upgrade over Elijah Mitchell rather than Pacheco.

With the injury concerns around Pacheco, duplicating his skill set wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing. Robinson has three straight seasons with over 730 yards rushing and 15 total touchdowns in Washington.

Zacch Pickens, Defensive Tackle, Chicago Bears

The Chiefs have a need for youth along the interior of the defensive line. Omar Norman-Lott figures to be a piece of that puzzle, but the rest of the room is full of aging veterans like Jerry Tillery and Mike Pennel.

Pickens was drafted in the third round of the 2023 draft as a penetrating 3-technique with above-average arm length. He's struggled to find a role in Chicago, with just 1.5 sacks in two years. With the addition of veteran Grady Jarrett and the draft selection of Shemar Turner, Pickens could be on the outside looking in.

The Chiefs would get some upside in a former top-100 pick and some youth to pair with Omar Norman-Lott.