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Is Chiefs $30 Million Investment Switching Positions?

Originally posted on Last Word On Sports
By David Latham | Last updated Aug 7, 2025 1:00 PM ET

The Kansas City Chiefs spent big on offensive tackle Jaylon Moore in free agency, but the former 49er may not even suit up as a bookend for the reigning AFC champions. A fifth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Moore spent most of his career as a backup but looked servicable when injuries forced him onto the field. Adequate play would be a considerable upgrade for Kansas City, as the team shuffled through four left tackles in 2024.

However, rookie first-round pick Josh Simmons appears to be running away with the left tackle job. While it’s only training camp, early practice reports indicate Simmons will almost certainly be the Week 1 starter and, if everything pans out, could lock down the position for years to come. This leaves Jaylon Moore without a spot on the Chiefs offensive line, and $30 million is a lot to pay for a backup offensive lineman.

Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers guard Jaylon Moore (right) blocks Los Angeles Rams linebacker Michael Hoecht (97) during the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Chiefs Playing Jaylon Moore At Guard

According to ESPN’s Nate Taylor , Jaylon Moore has received reps at the vacant left guard position. Long held down by superstar Joe Thuney, the team traded the four-time Super Bowl champion to free up money for fellow star Trey Smith. Now, Moore and fellow tackle convert Kingsley Suamataia are reportedly competing for the same position.

A second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Suamataia began his career at left tackle but had a rookie season to forget. While he lacks the athleticism to play tackle at the professional level, Kansas City hopes he can be their long-term answer at the less-demanding guard position.

Jaylon Moore has never played guard in his professional career, while Suamataia lined up at the position for 31 snaps as a rookie.

This article first appeared on Last Word On Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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