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Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs remain firmly in the championship mix. However, last season’s Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles reminded the rest of the league that even dynasties have weak spots. For the Chiefs, fine-tuning the roster is no longer just about staying ahead. It’s about reclaiming the mountaintop. With most of the core intact and the offensive line and receiver room undergoing transition, Kansas City could still benefit from strategic reinforcements via the trade market. Two names, in particular, stand out as potential difference-makers heading into the 2025 season.
Kansas City’s 2025 offseason was defined by cap-driven choices and developmental bets. The biggest shake-up came in the trenches. Veteran guard Joe Thuney was traded to free up space. The team hopes Kingsley Suamataia can thrive at guard after struggling at tackle last season. That’s no guarantee, but it’s a risk the Chiefs were willing to take.
At tackle, Kansas City signed Jaylon Moore to a surprising deal. Some analysts saw that as an overpay. Moore will likely start until first-round pick Josh Simmons recovers from a knee injury. Meanwhile, the front office did well to retain right guard Trey Smith and linebacker Nick Bolton. That ensured leadership and continuity in the locker room.
The Chiefs’ 2025 draft was filled with scheme-aligned prospects that reinforce team identity. This was especially true on defense and special teams. On offense, though — particularly at wide receiver, questions linger. Rashee Rice, coming off an LCL injury and possible suspension, is a key piece. Xavier Worthy brings elite speed but needs to prove he can be consistent. JuJu Smith-Schuster is back. However, there’s no sure thing in this unit. That’s where trade reinforcements could bring immediate impact.
Here we’ll try to to look at the players who are the Kansas City Chiefs 2 best trade targets to round out their 2025 roster.
The Chiefs’ wide receiver corps is more potential than production right now. Mahomes can maximize mid-tier talent. Still, when games slow down in January, he needs a WR1 who can separate, finish routes, and win one-on-one. That’s what Chris Olave brings.
Olave has battled injuries, including multiple concussions. When healthy, however, he’s a top-15 wide receiver in the league. He’s a clean route runner with deceptive speed and the ability to attack all areas of the field. Adding Olave would instantly raise the ceiling — and perhaps more importantly, the floor — of Kansas City’s offense.
Note that the New Orleans Saints may finally be forced to embrace a full rebuild after quarterback Derek Carr announced his retirement. They have an underwhelming trio of Spencer Rattler, Jake Haener, and Tyler Shough vying for the QB job. As such, the Saints aren’t serious playoff contenders. That makes Olave, who has two years left on his rookie deal, a prime candidate to be moved in exchange for draft capital.
It won’t be cheap, and...
