Andrew Buller-Russ
The Kansas City Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Aside from getting a new running back in Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III, the Chiefs haven’t made many significant additions that are expected to drastically change Kansas City’s luck in 2026.
Their biggest boost will come in the form of Patrick Mahomes‘ return from the torn ACL he suffered late last season. Meanwhile, former first-round pick Justin Fields has arrived as a very thin security blanket for now. More Mahomes insurance could come later.
Yet, free agency is not done, and the latest batch of Chiefs rumors connects them to a likely future Hall of Fame defender.
According to ESPN’s Chiefs insider Nate Taylor, Kansas City is a “possible destination” for former All-Pro defensive end Cameron Jordan. The 36-year-old has spent the entirety of his 15-year career with the Saints, but is now a free agent.
Jordan turns 37 in July, but he’s also coming off a very strong season in which he recorded 10.5 sacks, 47 tackles (15 TFL), two forced fumbles, and two pass deflections. He’s also been extremely durable, never playing in fewer than 16 games in his entire career.
While Jordan has compiled 132 sacks (22nd on the NFL’s career sack leaders list) in his career, he is still hunting for his first Super Bowl win. Perhaps the Chiefs present the best opportunity for Jordan, while still offering a chance to see a heavy amount of snaps.
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