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5 Chiefs Leaving Kansas City in the New Year

With 2024 officially in the books, here's a look at five Chiefs players who are likely leaving Kansas City in the New Year.

By Devon Platana

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) enters the field before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) enters the field before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. / Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
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4. Derrick Nnadi, DT

If you've been disappointed by Derrick Nnadi's 2024 performance, chances are that you weren't the only one.

The seventh-year veteran looks like a shell of his former self more often than not on the field this season. Making all 16 of his appearances in a backup role, Nnadi has generated only three solo tackles without any other positive stats while playing 17% of defensive snaps — a dramatic drop from the 46% he played in 2023.

If that isn't bad enough, Nnadi has also missed 12.5% of his tackles while only recording three run stops. Speaking of which, the former Florida State defender's 39.5 run defense grade is the 19th-worst mark out of 135 eligible interior defenders, according to PFF.

Considering how Nnadi has yet to play more than 18 defensive snaps in a game this season, it looks like his time as a Chief is nearing its end. The 28-year-old DT isn't getting any younger and Kansas City will want to eventually replace him with a more youthful option who can play more frequently.

With an expiring contract serving as the perfect excuse for Veach to cut ties, Chiefs fans should start saying goodbye to Nnadi while they still can.

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