Chiefs Eye Explosive 3-17 Tackling Champ Brett Veach for 4-3 Rush Lineup Goal!

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 19: Geno Smith #7 of the Las Vegas Raiders is sacked by George Karlaftis #56 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images The latest KC Chiefs might’ve missed the boat on the free agent edge rusher market, but Brett Veach could just be playing the long game | A to Z Sports Most of the remaining players on the market that the team might have some level of interest in are vets who aren’t in a rush to sign deals. They’re holding out for the best deal and the best opportunity to make a Super Bowl run.

That waiting game also might be beneficial to Kansas City. If they sign a player after May 1, they will not risk losing a 2027 compensatory pick. Right now, the Chiefs are projected to receive a fourth-round pick for the loss of Jaylen Watson.

It also gives K. C. a chance to reassess its needs after the 2026 NFL Draft.

It’s entirely possible that they already have a handshake agreement with a veteran player to sign them following the draft. It’s also possible that the draft turns out in a way that they don’t feel the need to go out and sign a veteran edge rusher. The bottom line is that they’ve still got impactful options available, and they don’t currently have any reason to rush to get a deal done.