4 Players the Chiefs Should Re-Sign Using Cap Space From L'Jarius Sneed Trade
By Cem Yolbulan
2. Michael Danna
One of the understated reasons for the Chiefs' success on the defensive side of the ball last season was the emergence of Mike Danna. The 26-year-old defensive end continued his development from year to year to emerge as a solid and productive pass rusher.
Danna set career-highs across the board with 6.5 sacks, 50 tackles, and 13 QB hits, impressively playing in 74% of defensive snaps for the Chiefs.
That kind of production is hard to replace. If the former Michigan standout were to leave, promising second-year EDGE Felix Anudike-Uzomah would replace him. That similarly carries his own risks.
Anudike-Uzomah didn't have the best rookie season, and at this stage of his career, he is more of a third-down edge defender. It would be a big risk to trust him with a much larger role.
Pro Football Focus projects a three-year, $24.75 million deal for Danna. For a defensive end who is only 26 and consistently getting better, that is a price tag the Chiefs should be happy to pay.