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The Kansas City Chiefs are rumored to be in conversations about trading for a wide receiver ahead of the NFL's deadline on Tuesday.
On Sunday after the team's 35-12 win over the New York Jets, those discussions only increased after the Chiefs lost receiver Xavier Worthy towards the end of the game with a hamstring injury. It's unknown how severe his injury is and if he'll miss any time, but the possibility of his absence makes the Chiefs more motivated to shop for a receiver.
CBS's Tracy Wolfson said on Sunday's broadcast that general manager Brett Veach told her before the game that the team was in the market for a wide receiver ahead of Tuesday, and now with Worthy's injury, it's expected for them to make a trade happen.
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"As we've been talking about the lack of deep threats for the Chiefs, and I spoke with GM Brett Veach before the game, he told me that as the trade deadline approaches, the focus continues to be at that wide receiver position," Wolfson said. "There has been increased dialogue this week, and he found that some of the major franchise players they looked at are off the market, but they will continue to have conversations over the next 24 hours to see if they can get something done by the trade deadline."
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Keep an eye out for any news regarding the Chiefs adding an offensive weapon this week.
A few names have been linked to the Chiefs as rumors continue circulating. Indianapolis Colts' Josh Downs requested a trade, and he pops up as an option for KC. The Jacksonville Jaguars have been more hesitant to listen to trade offers for their receiver Brian Thomas Jr., but the Chiefs are rumored to be interested in him. Jauan Jennings may have told the San Francisco 49ers that he liked his new home with the Minnesota Vikings, but he's only playing on a one-year deal—he could easily be traded before the deadline.
In the meantime, the Chiefs will rely on Rashee Rice as their top wide receiver. Tight end Travis Kelce still leads the Chiefs with 410 receiving yards.
Through eight games, Worthy caught 33-of-47 passes thrown to him for 278 yards and one touchdown. On Sunday specifically, Worthy caught all six passes thrown to him for 48 yards.
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