The Kansas City Chiefs have a clear weakness when it comes to the tight end position and depth behind Travis Kelce. Noah Gray had the worst catch percentage of his career in the 2025 season (56.8%) and only offered 178 receiving yards while clearly being far from an elite blocker.
This leads us to look at free agency and a familiar face for Chiefs fans in former Los Angeles Chargers blocker Will Dissly. There is every reason to trust that the veteran tight end would be a clear benefit for a lineup badly in need of a consistent blocking presence at the position.
Dissly is undeniably an upgrade over Kansas City's current options and would allow the team to utilize12 and 13-personnel looks more often to help set up Kenneth Walker and provide an added wrinkle in Andy Reid's playbook. No question, the signing makes a great deal of sense for both sides and would give Dissly a chance at revenge against the team that opted to turn the page.
Los Angeles cut Dissly in the last year of a three-year, $14 million contract, which came as somewhat of a surprise, when his performance just two years ago saw him reach nearly 500 yards and a consistent push in the run game. No question, the tight end remains a great blocking option and would be a fun final addition to an offense that appears ready to take a long-awaited leap in the 2026 season.
Veteran tight end Will Dissly remains unsigned and would be the perfect in-line blocking addition to KC's revamped run game
A season ago, the 30-year-old Dissly was limited to 97 receiving yards in only nine games played. However, the season before, Dissly was on the field for 15 games and offered much more. It was a performance that showed capability as a pass-catcher and pointed to the fact that Kansas City would be adding an overlooked weapon at the position.
While the focus remains on adding a capable blocker and proven depth, having Dissly provide his versatility is an undeniable win. One that the Chiefs should carefully consider adding, understanding the impact Dissly can have that isn't always going to show up in the box score.
There simply isn't a downside to signing Dissly on a cheap, one-year vet minimum type deal. Kansas City should be actively chasing after Dissly, understanding the need for depth and fit that he would be in an offense that seems much more inclined to run the football based on offseason moves and rumblings out of training camp. No question, it's the perfect final signing to help set up what is going to be a return to dominance in the 2026 season.
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