The Kansas City Chiefs are now razor thin at the safety position. Pro Bowler Eric Berry has been battling through a heel injury that’s sidelined him for some time now. Meanwhile, fellow veteran Daniel Sorensen is sidelined for the foreseeable future with a knee injury.
In a surprise move, the Chiefs have now released six-year veteran Robert Golden, per his request.
Golden, 27, came over from the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent this past spring. The former Arizona standout started nine games over the past two seasons, recording a combined 47 tackles, three passes defended and one interception.
While the move itself isn’t earth-shattering, it does create another hole for the Chiefs to fill at the safety position moving forward. Golden was a depth player for a Chiefs team without any depth at safety.
It makes us wonder if Kansas City will look at what has been a stagnant free agent market for veteran safeties. Maybe Eric Reid could make some sense here.