Chiefs Reunion With Former Playmaker Suddenly More Likely After Surprise Cut

The NFL world was shaken by two blockbuster trades on Tuesday. First, the New York Jets unsurprisingly traded for Davante Adams, then the Buffalo Bills acquired Amari Cooper from the Cleveland Browns. As their rivals reload on high-end talent, the Chiefs continue to stand pat despite their obvious need at wide receiver.

Fortunately for them, the Amari Cooper trade has a huge silver lining. To make space for the five-time Pro Bowler, the Buffalo Bills released Marquez Valdes-Scantling, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. This gives the Chiefs an excellent opportunity to bring back a playmaker who knows the system.

NFL News: Bills Release Marquez Valdes-Scantling After Trading for Amari Cooper

When asked about the type of wide receiver Kansas City would consider trading for, head coach Andy Reid prioritized someone who "has experience in the offense".

Valdes-Scantling certainly fits the bill. After signing a three-year, $30 million deal with the Chiefs in the 2022 offseason, MVS spent two seasons and won two Super Bowls in Kansas City. At times, he was extremely frustrating to watch and failed to live up to the expectations overall.

At the same time, Chiefs fans can't forget about his contributions in the last postseason. In the AFC Championship game against the Ravens, he caught the game-sealing 32-yard pass late in the fourth quarter. He followed that up with a touchdown against the 49ers in the Super Bowl before being released in the offseason and ending up in Buffalo.

Through six games, MVS has played a career-low 39% of snaps so far. He was targeted just nine times and reeled in two catches for 26 yards. For the Chiefs offense who desperately needs more depth and playmaking, the 30-year-old receiver could still make an impact.

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