NFL Expert Urges Kansas City Chiefs to Make Trade Despite Unbeaten Start

ESPN’s NFL analyst Dan Graziano suggests the Kansas City Chiefs should investigate the trade market for a new wide receiver, despite finishing the 2026 NFL season unbeaten. While their offense has thrived under Patrick Mahomes, concerns exist about whether their current receiving group can maintain consistency against tougher defenses as the schedule intensifies.

The Chiefs' success relies on Mahomes and an adaptable offense, but adding another dependable pass-catching option would provide Mahomes with more flexibility and prevent defenses from focusing too heavily on their primary targets. A dependable outside receiver would also create more opportunities for the Chiefs to stretch the field and create open underneath routes.

Tyreek Hill may be a potential candidate for a trade, but his current performance, financial obligations, and acquisition cost need to be evaluated before considering a reunion. Other potential targets, such as Marvin Harrison Jr., Brian Thomas Jr., Jerry Jeudy, and Calvin Ridley, could offer more upside if their teams are open to negotiations.

However, their availability remains uncertain, and Kansas City must assess each player's cost, contract situation, and fit within their offensive scheme. The front office should weigh the benefits of acquiring additional receiving talent, as the Chiefs currently lead the division, but the Las Vegas Raiders also have a 3-1 record and may need an extra receiver.

Both teams may be considering similar roster adjustments, weighing the potential costs of trading future draft capital for an immediate offensive upgrade. While there's no immediate need for a trade, given the Chiefs' winning record, addressing the receiving corps could give Mahomes an additional weapon for a potential postseason run, provided the investment aligns with the potential gains.