Kansas City Chiefs receive mixed grades in free agency a Super Bowl risk?

As the new NFL season looms, the Kansas City Chiefs appear to have made some moves to strengthen their roster. However, the franchise has already received grades on its free agency activity—and the results are raising eyebrows.

As expected, the Chiefs were busy during the offseason, pulling off several transactions. While some were well-received, others have sparked doubt and anticipation, leaving the team with mixed reviews.

Free agency and the Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs are among the most active franchises when it comes to free agency. A host of players have entered and exited their roster, with several moves earning responses and ratings.

Recently, Pro Football Focus (PFF) released its grades for all 32 NFL teams. The Chiefs scored a B-, though this analysis didn’t factor in their latest free-agent signings like Gardner Minshew and Bailey Zappe.

A tie in the AFC West

In these rankings, the Kansas City Chiefs tied with the Los Angeles Chargers for the lowest grade in the AFC West. This raises alarm bells, as the Chiefs aim to return to the Super Bowl, like every other franchise. If their free agency decisions don’t pay off, they could fall short of their ambitions.

Interestingly, the report highlights that the Chiefs earned good grades for only two contracts. Those with Nick Bolton and Trey Smith. These deals were deemed fair, with the team paying the right price for both players. They’re expected to be crucial defensive assets.

Moreover, PFF considered the Chiefs’ decision to part ways with Joe Thuney in favor of Trey Smith to be a smart one. Trey Smith has potential and could become a starter, although PFF noted the price tag was steep.

Not everything is positive

Despite a couple of hits, the Kansas City Chiefs received average grades for some free agents acquired from other franchises. One heavily criticized move was the signing of offensive tackle Jaylen Moore, who earned a below-average rating. PFF argued that while Moore performed well in his limited opportunities, the Chiefs offered him a significant contract without sufficient evidence to justify his price tag.

Similarly, players like Elijah Mitchell and Kristian Fulton were graded average but carry the potential to reach a new level with the Chiefs. Both could shine as valuable additions—or they might fail to make an impact.

Despite the mixed grades and critiques, the real test will come on the field. When the season kicks off, we’ll see if these moves were the right ones or if they come back to haunt the Chiefs.