In a headline-grabbing moment ahead of the NFL Draft, Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach dropped a bombshell: the team is not ruling out trading star guard Joe Thuney, who’s on a massive $80 million contract.
“I don’t think you can eliminate anything,” Veach said when asked directly about the possibility of dealing Thuney.
🧱 Thuney isn’t just another lineman — he’s a rock-solid All-Pro, a key protector of Patrick Mahomes, and one of the most consistent offensive linemen in the league. But with a massive cap hit and age creeping into the equation (he turns 32 this season), he’s now squarely part of KC’s long-term financial calculus.
🔄 Strategic Shift or Locker Room Shock?
The Chiefs are walking a tightrope:
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They need cap space to re-sign young stars.
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They’re looking to reload through the draft and cheaper free agent options.
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Trading Thuney could free up over $20M in cap relief.
Still, letting go of a proven veteran on the offensive line is a high-risk move — one that could shake up the locker room and test the depth of the O-line.
🧠 Fan Take:
The Chiefs rarely flirt with bold moves like this… but in a league where “build for tomorrow, win today” is the motto, nothing’s truly off the table. Especially not a move involving one of the best guards in football.
