Free agent tight ends who could interest the Chiefs
By Matt Conner
Charles Clay
Speaking of someone who might be tired of losing, Charles Clay has spent the last decade playing for the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills and, last season, the Arizona Cardinals. In nine NFL seasons, he’s averaged over 14 games per year as a dependable player with nice hands who can play a productive TE1 if given the chance.
These days, Clay is not the go-to receiver that he was for the Bills only a few years ago. Instead, he’s likely to catch on a dependable TE2 who could give a team like the Chiefs some veteran security in case of any injury to Kelce. Last season, he caught 18 passes for 237 yards from Kyler Murray and, nearing the end of his NFL career, he might be looking to try to win a championship for the first time.
It should be noted that Clay is a better blocker than most might believe, so even though his catches earn the lion’s share of attention here, he’s a well-rounded vet who might find a chance to remain a starter.
It’s possible free agency gives him one more chance to start, or at least a chance to compete, but if Clay is ready to relax behind Kelce a bit and play for a contender, the Chiefs would do well to sign him.