Kansas City Chiefs free-agency tracker: Another move on the offensive line
The Kansas City Star is posting live updates about the Chiefs’ transactions during the 2021 NFL free-agency period. Here are Thursday’s developments:
EMPHASIS ON O-LINE REMAINS
The rebuild of the offensive line has featured a couple of notable acquisitions, but the Chiefs see a couple of their own players as solutions, as well.
Mike Remmers agreed to a contract to stay in Kansas City, his agent, Brett Tessler, said Thursday. The deal is for one season, a source told The Star.
Remmers joined the Chiefs last offseason to bolster their depth but spent the bulk of the season as the starting right tackle after the injury to Mitchell Schwartz. He graded well there but had a forgettable day when forced into duty at left tackle for the Super Bowl. He also started games at left and right guard early in the season.
The Chiefs have already added Kyle Long and Joe Thuney to the offensive line mix, two players who have more experience along the interior of the line. That’s an indication Remmers projects as the right tackle, where he seemed to fit best in 2020.
‘BELLDOZER’ IS BACK
A familiar face is returning to the Chiefs’ tight end room.
Blake Bell has agreed to a one-year deal with the Chiefs, rejoining Kansas City after a one-year stint in Dallas.
Bell was a member of the Super Bowl championship team, a year in which he caught eight passes for 67 yards. He also caught a touchdown in the AFC Divisional Round comeback victory against Houston.
Bell departed for Dallas in 2020 and had 11 catches for 110 yards last season.
With the signing, the Chiefs’ tight end depth chart now consists of Bell and Travis Kelce. The Chiefs have offered a one-year contract to Nick Keizer, who served as Kelce’s primary backup last season; he’s yet to accept the deal, but a source told The Star it’s leaning toward an agreement.
McGUIRE SIGNS
The Chiefs made a signing to bolster their backfield in the wake of releasing Damien Williams.
Running back Elijah McGuire agreed to a one-year deal at the veteran minimum, a source familiar with the situation confirmed Thursday morning with The Star.
The Chiefs are familiar with McGuire, who spent time on the team’s practice squad over the past two seasons.
McGuire originally entered the league in 2017 as a sixth-round pick with the New York Jets. He has also spent time with the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins.
The Chiefs’ backfield currently shapes out with McGuire, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Darrel Williams, Darwin Thompson and Derrick Gore, who signed a reserve/future deal in February.
This story was originally published March 18, 2021 at 10:44 AM.
