Although Kansas City's guard is scheduled to receive the franchise tag, it's possible the Chiefs have an interest in another expensive lineman and would trade him.

In this tier alone, there is Bolton, who has been an excellent blitzer and tackler for the Chiefs over the past four years, albeit with a few more missed tackles in 2024 than in previous seasons. David is the quintessential “Hall of Very Good” linebacker.

The Chiefs made a surprising move with the franchise tag. Here’s their explanation for it — and the reverberation from the decision.