Most attention around the Kansas City Chiefs over the last week has been focused on the additions the organization made in the 2025 NFL Draft and through free agency. On top of what appears to be another excellent rookie class, the Chiefs may have found some undrafted gems as well.
Rookie minicamp will take place May 3-5, and perhaps the coaching staff will identify even more exciting youngsters who could ultimately compete for a spot on the 53-man roster.
However, bringing new players in means that some veterans no longer have a spot. On Wednesday evening, the Chiefs reportedly cut five players, one of whom is a veteran pass-catcher.
Chiefs Cut 5 Players in Aftermath of NFL Draft
According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Chiefs cut Anthony Firkser, Shaun Bradley, Baylor Cupp, McKade Mettauer, and Jason Taylor. They simultaneously received an international exemption for offensive lineman Chukwuebuka Godrick.
None of these moves are particularly surprising, especially considering the depth that Kansas City now has on the roster. Firkser is the biggest name, but with Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, Jared Wiley, and potentially Peyton Hendershot, the tight end room is already full. During his seven-year career, Firkser has 115 catches for 1,207 yards and five TDs.
He suited up for three games for the Chiefs but didn't record a statistic. At 30 years old, his best days as a playmaker are likely already behind him, so it makes sense that Kansas City didn't want to keep him around.
Retaining Godrick is one of the more intriguing decisions, as he's now been with the organization for multiple years. He beat out rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit last year for that lone international exemption spot, and it's obvious that the Chiefs believe in Godrick's potential.
We'll see what happens during minicamp and throughout summer workouts, but it's obvious that Kansas City doesn't have a problem with letting veterans go in favor of developmental guys. Here's hoping that focus pays off as the Chiefs try to continue this dynastic run.