Tyreek Hill’s decision to seek a trade and new contract with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday has changed the NFL landscape, significantly impacting one of the top teams in the AFC.
The Kansas City Chiefs’ top receiver won’t be easy to replace in either free agency or the draft as the defending AFC West champions look to bolster the position group. The team added a starting-caliber receiver last week in former Pittsburgh Steelers star Juju Smith-Schuster. Many thought he’d serve as the perfect complement to Hill on the opposite side, but Hill’s abrupt departure has the Chiefs staring at Smith-Schuster, Mecole Hardman, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Josh Gordon, and Cornell Powell as top pass-catchers at the receiver position.
An intriguing name that has been floated throughout the front office since last year has been Odell Beckham Jr. The former Los Angeles Rams receiver was a vital part of the team’s run to the Super Bowl title before tearing his ACL in the game. After being released last November by the Cleveland Browns, Beckham Jr. was heavily reported to be on the Chiefs’ radar. The former Pro Bowler is a well-known speedster with exceptional hands and a constant threat with the deep ball. He may not match Hill’s chemistry with Patrick Mahomes, but he can serve as an all-important insurance policy for the midseason while recovering from the latest knee injury.
