Kansas City Chiefs: Players who could be let go after 2019
By John McCarty
After watching long-time Kansas City Chiefs Justin Houston, Eric Berry and Dee Ford leave this offseason, who might be the big names shown the door next offseason?
Every offseason’s excitement of the draft and free agency is often tempered with a fan base saying good-bye to veterans they have cheered on and watched score touchdowns or pull down interceptions. This offseason saw multiple Kansas City Chiefs fan favorites being let go.
Every year brings new faces in and old faces out. What are some names we could be saying goodbye to next offseason?
After the 2019 season, the Chiefs will have, as of today, wide receiver Tyreek Hill, defensive lineman Chris Jones and corner Kendall Fuller entering free agency. In 2020, the Chiefs are eligible to extend the contract of quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
ERIC FISHER
Entering the 2019 season, Eric Fisher will look to replicate his 2018 season that saw him named to his first Pro Bowl. The first overall selection in the 2013 draft could be entering his last season with the Chiefs.
Per overthecap.com, in 2020, Fisher carries a cap number of $12.050 million dollars, but a trade carries only $2.550 in dead money, saving the Chiefs $9.5 million against the salary cap. Any team trading for Fisher would take on the remaining two years of his contract, paying $12.050 million in 2020 and $11.5 million in 2021.
I don’t believe the Chiefs would release Fisher, but if they draft an offensive tackle in the first couple of rounds, don’t be surprised if Fisher’s name is talked about as a trade candidate next offseason.