Chiefs Add O-Line Depth From Giants Ahead of Roster Cuts
Ahead of roster cuts, the Chiefs bolstered their offensive line, trading with the Giants for a former third-round pick.
As the NFL's roster cutdown deadline approaches on August 30, teams are making moves to finalize their rosters. On Tuesday, the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Giants engaged in a low-key trade to bolster their offensive lines. In exchange for a 2028 seventh-round draft pick, the Giants sent former third-round offensive guard Joshua Ezeudu to the Chiefs.
Ezeudu, a 6-foot-4, 310-pound lineman, played 10 games for the Giants from 2022 to 2024, starting at both guard and tackle. While he was seen as a potential cut candidate, the Chiefs recognized the value of adding a reliable and versatile player to their offensive line rotation. At 26 years old, Ezeudu's presence could provide depth and potentially lead to more playing time if injuries occur.
With Patrick Mahomes' safety a top priority, the Chiefs' move to secure Ezeudu underscores their focus on maintaining a strong offensive line heading into the season.
Written by urgent.news from Newsweek's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
