3 Moves Chiefs Should Make After Trade Deadline

2. Bench RB Carson Steele

When Isiah Pacheco fractured his fibula in Week 2, Chiefs fans wondered what that meant for the team's backfield. Fortunately, a returning Kareem Hunt has done a fantastic job at filling in for Pacheco, meaning Kansas City doesn't have much of a reason to keep Carson Steele around anymore.

Steele, an undrafted rookie, garnered attention this preseason when he tallied 87 rushing yards and two TDs on only 11 carries. Even though he didn't display the most potential during his collegiate days, the hope was that he could at least be a solid RB2/3 for the Chiefs this season.

Instead, Steele has struggled to have any memorable performances in Year 1. The former UCLA rusher has only generated 149 rushing yards on 44 carries while catching just 3-of-6 targets for an additional 10 yards. The lackluster showing has led to Steele owning Pro Football Focus' third-worst offense grade (52.5) among 65 eligible RBs.

Averaging an underwhelming 3.4 yards per carry, there's just no reason for the Chiefs to give Steele any playing time down the stretch. Not only is Hunt performing at a high level, but Kansas City also has fellow RBs Samaje Perine and Clyde Edwards-Helaire under contract. That's without mentioning how Keontay Ingram is also on the practice squad.

At the end of the day, Steele is just another guy who doesn't need to be occupying a roster spot. The Chiefs are better off using his spot on a player who can provide more of an impact on the field.