Where several former Kansas City Chiefs players are headed this offseason
Kansas City’s 2022 draft class was almost entirely broken up this offseason, with starters across the secondary, backfield and receiver room landing on new teams.
Here is a rundown of several key departures...
• The Chiefs traded All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams for four draft picks, including the No. 29 overall pick in 2026 and a 2027 third-rounder.
• Cornerback Jaylen Watson signed a three-year, $51 million deal with the Rams with $34 million guaranteed, becoming the second 2022 draftee to head to Los Angeles.
• Safety Bryan Cook signed a three-year deal worth more than $40 million with the Cincinnati Bengals, returning to his hometown after four seasons in Kansas City.
• Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew agreed to a one-year, $5.75 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals worth up to $8 million, ending his lone season behind Patrick Mahomes.
• Running back Isiah Pacheco signed with the Detroit Lions after Kansas City inked Kenneth Walker III to a three-year deal to take over the backfield.
• Linebacker Leo Chenal signed a three-year, $24.75 million contract with the Washington Commanders, becoming the sixth 2022 draftee to leave in free agency.
• Wide receiver Hollywood Brown signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles after logging 49 catches for 587 yards and five touchdowns in 2025.
• Right tackle Jawaan Taylor agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons after his March release created $20 million in 2026 cap space.
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
