6. Chiefs cut Jeremy Maclin
Talk about a move that came out of nowhere. There were not even whispers to suggest Jeremy Maclin would be cut by the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of the 2017 season.
Sure, he had a down season in 2016, somewhat hampered by injuries. But we’re still talking about a 29-year-old who, in the two years prior, combined to catch 172 passes for 2,406 yards and 18 touchdowns.
That kind of production is not easy to come by. And the Chiefs don’t exactly have a glut of talent at the wide receiver position. So it was quite stunning when Maclin suddenly became a free agent. On a side note, it was even more stunning to learn Maclin found out about the move through his voice mail — stay classy, Chiefs.
It didn’t take long for the Baltimore Ravens to swoop in and snag Maclin off the free agency list. He’ll no doubt have a huge season as one of the primary receiver for Joe Flacco, who needed a reliable pair of hands.