Although it feels like forever since the Kansas City Chiefs were last on the field, training camp is less than a month away. Before we know it, it’ll be the start of the regular season, and we’ll get to see Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid, Travis Kelce, and company retake the field.
With the newest additions the team has made in both free agency and the draft, the Chiefs hope that their roster has what it takes to rectify their failures from last year and hoist the Lombardi Trophy once again. If they're going to make it back to the Super Bowl, they’ll need immediate contributions from their new additions.
One of the Chiefs' newest additions will be dealt with a tall task, and based on his resume, will disappoint in the upcoming season.
Jaylon Moore a Threat to Disappoint Chiefs Fans in 2025
Before signing with the Chiefs, Jaylon Moore played four years with the San Francisco 49ers. Moore mostly served as a backup to Trent Williams but started the final five games in his place.
Moore, in just 271 snaps last season, received an overall grade of 74.9 per PFF, ranking 25th among all tackles. His play in limited action earned him a payday, signing with the Chiefs on a two-year, $30 million deal, with $13.75 million guaranteed.
However, Moore’s inexperience and performance aren’t worth the money the Chiefs gave him. Last season, Moore allowed one sack, two hits, and 10 total pressures.
Moore only has 12 career starts under his belt and has played 831 snaps over four years. The Chiefs are now tasking him with one of the most difficult jobs in the NFL: protecting the quarterback’s blindside.
He doesn’t have to protect just any quarterback; he has to protect Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs are coming off a season where they had four different starting left tackles and allowed Mahomes to be sacked 36 times, which is the most he’s been sacked in his career.
Signing Moore was a panic move by the Chiefs, who needed to find a left tackle after failing to lure Ronnie Stanley away from the Ravens. The Chiefs already have their replacement for Moore if things don’t work out, drafting Josh Simmons in the first round.
If Moore doesn’t come in right away and perform well, expect his tenure to be short-lived.