The Chiefs’ Offensive Line Faces Key Challenges Moving Forward

The Kansas City Chiefs' main priority this offseason following Super Bowl LIX was to find a way to improve their offensive line. Trading away Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears wasn't ideal, but it had to be done for the franchise to make some room in the bank to pay other stars.

Following the trade of Thuney, the Chiefs signed veteran offensive lineman Jaylon Moore to a two-year deal this offseason, as well as using their first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to draft offensive lineman Josh Simmons out of Ohio State University.

The initial thought this offseason was that Moore and Simmons would battle for the left tackle role, but that narrative was quickly shut down when the franchise saw how Simmons played when returning from injury. Simmons joined the starting offensive line with the likes of Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith, Jawaan Taylor and Kingsley Suamataia for Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Going into the third week of the campaign without a win, the Chiefs' offensive line needs to step it up when it comes to making a path for running backs Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt. Thus far in protecting Patrick Mahomes, they've done solidly.