Jamie Collins and other free agent linebackers for Chiefs consideration

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 23: Linebacker Jamie Collins #91 of the New England Patriots looks on from the field during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 23, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Patriots defeated the Steelers 27-16. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

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ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 08: Josh Bynes #57 of the Baltimore Ravens on the field before a game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 8, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Baltimore beats Buffalo 24 to 17. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) /

Josh Bynes

Bynes is an older linebacker (30) but he could plug in and play immediately for the Chiefs.

Like Kwiatkoski, Bynes’ strength is his pass coverage. His passer rating against last season was a stout 46.1. He’s played for the Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, and most recently the Baltimore Ravens. While his age makes it unlikely that he’ll be a long-term answer, with the likely loss of Ragland, the Chiefs may want to also consider adding some experience to the linebacking core.

Bynes is the perfect contract for a stop-gap player who the Chiefs would not need to commit to long term. In the event that Bynes performs well, or became a starter, the Chiefs could reassess him from that point.

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