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Charles Goldman

Chiefs expected to re-sign RB Jerick McKinnon

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to re-sign one of their key players who remained a free agent.

According to a report from NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, the Chiefs are expected to re-sign free agent RB Jerick McKinnon. This comes shortly after GM Brett Veach provided an update on the topic during his post-draft press conference.

“Obviously, we had a long-standing relationship with Jerick (McKinnon),” Veach said. “We’ve had communication, so I wouldn’t be surprised if something got done with him soon.”

NFL Media’s James Palmer adds that McKinnon will be re-signing with the team on Tuesday.

McKinnon is coming off of an impressive 2022 campaign with Kansas City, where he posted 803 scrimmage yards and 10 total touchdowns on off

ense. He also happened to be the team’s best pass-blocking back and played a key role in protecting star QB Patrick Mahomes.

With the Chiefs not doing much with the running back position in the 2023 NFL draft, it makes a ton of sense to bring McKinnon back. Isiah Pacheco will be expected to take a step forward. Clyde Edwards-Helaire will hopefully be able to stay healthy and the team will also have a new addition in UDFA RB Deneric Prince, who could compete for a roster spot at the running back position.

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