The Kansas City Chiefs have added another player ahead of the 53-man roster cutdown on August 27, trading for Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Cameron Thomas.
NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport announced the deal on Monday night (August 26), revealing that the Chiefs will give up a seventh-round pick for Thomas in this transaction.
He also noted that this will provide KC with “some added edge help” ahead of the deadline.
The Chiefs’ depth is particularly weak at defensive end right now, at least until Charles Omenihu returns from injury. So, Thomas is a welcomed addition.
The former San Diego State product only has 3.0 sacks, 6 tackles for a loss and 7 QB hits in 32 NFL appearances. However, Thomas broke out with 20.5 tackles for a loss and 11.5 sacks his senior year of college, as well as another 18.5 TFLs and 9.5 sacks split pretty evenly between his sophomore and junior campaigns — so there could be some serious untapped potential here.
As he has in the past, it appears general manager Brett Veach will bet on talent — and his coaching staff — once again. After all, few teams develop prospects like the Chiefs.
