Chiefs GM Brett Veach Says Deadline Focus Remains on Adding a Wide Receiver
Veach told CBS's Tracy Wolfson that Kansas City will keep talking ahead of Tuesday's deadline, with the emphasis on help at receiver after a thin year through the air
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Kansas City's trade-deadline conversations are focused on adding a wide receiver. Veach told NFL on CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson before Sunday's game against the Jets that the team will keep talking as Tuesday's deadline approaches, with the emphasis on that position, CBS Sports' Zachary Pereles reported.
With the trade deadline approaching, Chiefs GM Brett Veach told Tracy Wolfson the team will continue to have conversations with the focus being on a move for a wide receiver.
Wolfson also said some of the major franchise players the Chiefs have looked at are already off the market.
The need has been visible for weeks. Kansas City entered Sunday at 5-2 after opening 5-0, then losing to the Seahawks and Broncos. Tyquan Thornton suffered a serious ankle injury in Week 4 and has been out since, and Rashee Rice missed time with a hamstring injury before returning. Xavier Worthy, in his third season, has 27 catches for 230 yards and one touchdown through eight games. His two biggest outputs in that span were 70 yards at the Raiders and 73 against the Chargers.
Tuesday's deadline is at 4 p.m. ET. Veach did not name a target, and Wolfson's note that some of the bigger names Kansas City has explored are no longer available leaves the Chiefs searching for other help before the window closes.