KC Chiefs: Way too early list of linebackers to target in 2021

The KC Chiefs need to find better linebackers in 2021 because their current unit isn’t getting the job done.

Linebacker has been a major concern for the Kansas City Chiefs for quite some time now and while the team has tried addressing it (they signed Anthony Hitchens a few years ago and drafted Willie Gay in the second round of last year’s draft), it’s still the biggest weakness on the team by far.

Hopefully, Brett Veach makes linebacker a top priority this offseason and if he turns to free agency to upgrade the position, there are a few intriguing names who could come as bargains or at least semi-bargains. Let’s take a look at a few of those guys.

Linebackers for KC Chiefs to Target – Reuben Foster

This one could be risky, but it fits the mold as to what Veach likes to do in free agency. Veach loves re-signing seemingly washed-up first-round picks and seeing if they have anything left in the tank. Reuben Foster falls into that category.

Foster — the No. 31 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft — has struggled with injuries during his young career and hasn’t played an NFL snap since 2018, which was his second year in the league. The Chiefs don’t have a ton of money to play around with this offseason and Foster would certainly be in their budget.

The question, however, would be if Foster is healthy enough to play a full season and heavily contribute? He’d be expected to do just that in Kansas City if they brought him in.