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Chiefs Must Sign Just-Released Defender Before Playoffs
The Kansas City Chiefs are 15-1 on the season and have clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Despite failing to score more than 30 points in any game this season, the Chiefs find a way to come out with wins.
They are chasing an unprecedented three-peat and have two weeks of rest before the Divisional Round starts. The Chiefs’ roster got healthier as the season progressed and are ready for what lies ahead.
As the weather gets colder, having an effective pass rush becomes more important. On Tuesday, the Chiefs were gifted an opportunity to add another EDGE rusher to the team.
Patriots are waiving veteran pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue today, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 31, 2024
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Patriots waived pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue. He was a member of the Baltimore Ravens this season before getting released. The Patriots then claimed Ngakoue in November.
In 11 games this season, Ngakoue has nine total tackles, six QB hits, one TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
In his career, the 29-year-old has logged 238 total tackles, 72 TFLs, and 70.5 sacks. Although he’s not the same player he once was, he could still be a valuable asset for the postseason.
Kansas City has notched 39 team sacks this season but not one player has secured double-digit sacks in 2024. Potentially adding a playmaker like Ngakoue could be a wise decision. Granted he’s subject to waivers and since the Chiefs have the best record in the league, they’ll have to hope no one puts in a claim to land the veteran.
The Chiefs traded for Josh Uche ahead of the trade deadline, but that move has aged badly over the second half of the season. That move showed they were looking more from the pass rush and Ngakoue’s release now gives them the chance to add an effective player right before the postseason.
Chris Jones still leads the way up front but having different waves to throw at opposing teams can go a long way in the dance.
If the Chiefs get a chance to bring in Ngakoue, they should pounce on it. There aren’t many opportunities to add a Pro Bowl defender at this point of the season.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are in desperate need of defensive help as they gear up for the playoffs. With a key defender hitting the free agent market, the Chiefs must act quickly to sign him before their postseason run begins.
The defender in question is a proven playmaker who has the ability to disrupt opposing offenses and make game-changing plays. His release from his former team comes as a surprise, but the Chiefs have an opportunity to capitalize on this unexpected development.
By adding this talented defender to their roster, the Chiefs will bolster their defense and give themselves a better chance of making a deep playoff run. With the postseason just around the corner, now is the time for the Chiefs to make a move and secure this valuable asset.
Stay tuned as we keep a close eye on the Chiefs’ roster moves in the coming days. The addition of this just-released defender could be the key to their success in the playoffs. #ChiefsKingdom #NFLPlayoffs
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