4 former Chiefs players who are still waiting for a place to land in 2024

Some former Chiefs are still waiting for a place to call home for the 2024 NFL season.
While there are a few new faces on the Kansas City Chiefs these days, the primary strategy of the offseason seemed to be about keeping the band together for another year. We can’t blame them, since this roster core has delivered two consecutive Super Bowl titles.

This year, the Chiefs went into free agency with several players hitting the open market and one by one, they brought back a large percentage of them. From running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire to linebacker Drue Tranquill to defensive end Mike Danna to multiple defensive tackles, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach clearly liked the thought of bringing back known quantities over experimenting with the unknown.

That said, a few players are still floating out there in free agency as former Chiefs waiting for a new home. It’s quite possible that some veterans are being picky and waiting for a late preseason injury before signing. Others might be waiting for the phone to ring. Whatever the reason, here are four players you might not have realized are still available for hire.

Blake Bell, TE
Blake Bell was always one-dimensional as a tight end for the Chiefs, but the team needed his exemplary blocking and he was always good for a surprise wrinkle or two offensively. But Bell has always been a fringe roster player who could be eclipsed by a more well-rounded option and the Chiefs moved on this spring in two ways: the signing of Irv Smith and the drafting of Jared Wiley.