The new league year is underway in the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs have been plenty busy. Here's a collection of everything that's happened so far.
Free Agency Signings:
The Chiefs have signed the following free agents as of Friday evening:
-Wide receiver Sammy Watkins from the Los Angeles Rams. Click here to learn more about the former first-round pick.
-Linebacker Anthony Hitchens from the Dallas Cowboys. Here’s five things to know about the Chiefs’ newest linebacker.
-Cornerback David Amerson from the Oakland Raiders. Amerson signed with Kansas City because “it just felt right.” Here's five things to know about the new defensive back.
-Quarterback Chad Henne from the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Trades:
Kansas City acquired cornerback Kendall Fuller and a 2019 third-round draft pick (No. 78 overall) in exchange for quarterback Alex Smith. Click here to learn more about Fuller.
The Chiefs acquired a 2018 fourth-round pick (No. 124 overall) and a 2019 second-round pick in exchange for cornerback Marcus Peters and a 2018 sixth-round pick.
Players Re-Signed:
-Punter Dustin Colquitt. Check out the press release here.
-Fullback Anthony Sherman. Here’s a link to the news.
-Wide Receiver De'Anthony Thomas
-Defensive Tackle Jarvis Jenkins
-Linebacker Terrance Smith
-Offensive guard Jordan Devey
Players Released:
-Linebacker Tamba Hali. Here’s a link to the press release.
-Safety Ron Parker
Players That Signed Elsewhere:
-Wide receiver Albert Wilson signed with the Miami Dolphins
-Offensive tackle Zach Fulton signed with the Houston Texans
-Cornerback Terrance Mitchell signed with the Cleveland Browns