It seems pretty far-fetched that the Kansas City Chiefs would be looking to trade cornerback Marcus Peters, but according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk some people around the NFL are wondering if that’s the case.
The reason this question is emerging stems from the fact that Kansas City will soon have Kendall Fuller on the roster thanks to the trade that will send Alex Smith to Washington. Furthermore, the Chiefs inked former Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson to a one-year deal, leading some to wonder if Peters has become expendable in Kansas City, per Florio.
“…some in league circles are wondering whether the Chiefs will be making another transaction involving a cornerback,” Florio wrote. “The question being asked is whether Marcus Peters, a first-round pick in 2015, is available in trade.”
The thing is, Kansas City’s defense was abominable against the pass last year, despite featuring Peters, who is one of the best corners in the NFL. The Chiefs ranked 29th in the league allowing 247 passing yards per game, thanks in large part to the fact that they had no other solid cornerbacks besides Peters, and because safety Eric Berry was out all year with an injury.
Adding two quality cornerbacks gives the Chiefs a solid trio, which they will need to remain competitive in the AFC West in the coming years.
Still, Florio correctly notes that Peters has ruffled some feathers recently. He was suspended by the Chiefs one game after throwing a penalty flag into the stands at MetLife Stadium last season and also reportedly got into an argument with a coach afterward (more on all that here).
However, Peters returned with a vengeance after that suspension and was by far the best defender on the field for the Chiefs the rest of the way. It sure appeared that he had resolved his issues with the coaching staff, and we’d be stunned if the Chiefs were looking to trade him heading into the 2018 NFL offseason.