Kansas City Chiefs Linked to Signing Three-Time Pro Bowler

After trading away cornerback L’Jarius Sneed earlier this offseason, the Chiefs could look to add a veteran defensive back, especially one versatile enough to also throw his weight around in run support as well as rushing the passer.

Former Seattle Seahawks and New York Jets safety Jamal Adams could be an ideal fit and top free agent target for the Chiefs as the 2024 season nears.

Kansas City Chiefs Urged to Sign Jamal Adams

Adams would likely be the definition of a bargain bin signing, given that he has only been healthy enough to get on the field for 10 games over the past two seasons, and could be looking to prove he can still play at a high level.

ESPN’s Bill Barnwell put together a list of 10 signings or trades that should happen, including the Chiefs adding Adams.

“At this point,” Barnwell writes for ESPN. “Adams needs to be spotted in a situational role as a strong safety and even as a potential linebacker on passing downs. After he had 16 sacks from 2019 to 2020, he hasn’t had a single sack across the past three campaigns, so it remains to be seen whether the explosiveness that marked his earlier days is still there. At the right price, I have to believe the upside is worth the risk that Adams, 28, just isn’t the player he was earlier in his career.

“Get him to Chiefs coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who can surely find a spot in the lineup for a player with Adams’ talent and ability as a blitzer. Kansas City lost Mike Edwards and Willie Gay this offseason, and although it used a fourth-round pick on safety Jaden Hicks, Adams could compete for a role as a situational safety and linebacker. There’s a chance he might not make the team, but the Chiefs are shopping in the luxury aisle given their roster. If he will take a deal built around per-game roster bonuses, I would love to see him in camp with Kansas City.”

Adams in a situational pass-rushing role as a hybrid linebacker/safety could be a fascinating weapon for Spagnuolo to deploy in the Chiefs’ quest for a third consecutive Super Bowl win.