The Kansas City Chiefs have been advised to sign wide receiver Deebo Samuel.
In a new piece suggesting one offseason move before the 2026 season kicks off, ESPN believes the Chiefs would be better served adding Samuel with a “fairly confusing” Rashee Rice situation plaguing Kansas City ahead of the new season.
“Coach Andy Reid says that Rice will be healthy enough for training camp, but is he going to face a suspension from the league for off-field conduct?” ESPN asked before suggesting the team should “find another strong slot target who can be insurance for Rice and can provide wide receiver depth on the outside.”
That’s where Samuel comes in.
“He had a bit of an off 2025 season with a career-low 10.1 yards per reception with the Commanders, but he still managed to gain 727 receiving yards with five touchdowns. At age 30, there’s probably still something left in the tank, and his ability to also take carries from the backfield makes him extra fun for Reid to play with in his game-planning,” ESPN said.
Wide receiver was a glaring issue for the Chiefs in 2025 as the team watched an aging Travis Kelce lead the team in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. Rice played in just eight games for the Chiefs last season, delivering 53 receptions for 571 yards and five touchdowns.
Second-leading receiver Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown also isn’t on the roster, leaving for the Philadelphia Eagles.