How does the Kansas City Chiefs roster compare to 2018?

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KANSAS CITY, MO – AUGUST 24: Kicker Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs kicks a field goal during pre-game warm ups, prior to a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at Arrowhead Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /

2018 special teams (3): Harrison Butker, Dustin Colquitt, James Winchester

2019 special teams (3): Harrison Butker, Dustin Colquitt, James Winchester

As expected, the Chiefs did not chance up their special teams since last season. All three players were essentially locks after another great season last year. The Chiefs decided to lock up kicker Harrison Butker, as they signed him to a five-year extension this offseason worth roughly $20 million. Butker was coming off just his second season in the NFL, but a great one where he made 24/27 field goals and 65/69 extra points. With the importance of having a good kicker, the Chiefs made sure not to let Butker go.

With Patrick Mahomes at quarterback, Dustin Colquitt hardly saw any action last season. He will remain as the Chiefs punter for the near future, but there was some rare punter competition this offseason. The Chiefs kept punter Jack Fox on the team up until the day of final roster cuts, which brought into question Colquitt’s security. Perhaps the Chiefs are expecting his retirement soon, but for the time being Colquitt still has a secure spot on this team.

Another staple of the Chiefs special teams is long snapper James Winchester. Winchester has been with the Chiefs since 2015, and played in every Chiefs game since his signing. Winchester is a solid long snapper and will likely be in Kansas City for a long career.

So, considering all of the Chiefs losses and additions, let’s look at whether their team is truly improved or not since last year.

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