4. Derrick Nnadi, DT, New York Jets
After seven seasons and three Super Bowls with the Chiefs, veteran defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi left Kansas City to join the New York Jets on a one-year contract this offseason. It's a big change for the 28-year-old defender, who's only ever played under Reid after being drafted 75th overall in 2018.
Losing Nnadi presented quite a blow to the Chiefs. Not only did the former Florida State Seminole rack up 109 solo tackles and five sacks across 115 career outings, but he was also a pillar throughout the Kansas City community, especially when it came to the animal-related causes he participated in.
While Chiefs fans will miss his off-field presence, little about his recent play suggests that he's irreplaceable on the field. After all, Nnadi's production dropped off a cliff in 2024 as he went from being an every-week starter to making one start in 17 appearances. Unsurprisingly, the diminished playing time resulted in a career-low three solo tackles.
Even though Nnadi appeared in all three postseason games, the writing was on the wall at that point. The Chiefs limited him to only 52 defensive snaps throughout the playoffs, making it clear that he was no longer a key part of Reid's plans.
Based on his career trajectory, Nnadi is unlikely to turn things around with the Jets. It's going to take some time for him to adjust to his new surroundings, especially in head coach Aaron Glenn's first year behind the bench. If Nnadi can't separate himself from the pack early on, it's going to be tough to get back into Glenn's good graces.
Although Chiefs fans won't soon forget what Nnadi accomplished in Kansas City, all signs point to him having a forgettable run with the Jets.