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KC Chiefs have backup tackle options in free agency

By Jacob Milham

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 05: Daniel Brunskill #60 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after the 30-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 05, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 05: Daniel Brunskill #60 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after the 30-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 05, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 17: Matt Pryor #69 of the Indianapolis Colts is seen during the game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 17: Matt Pryor #69 of the Indianapolis Colts is seen during the game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Indianapolis Colts’ Matt Pryor

The best backups shine when they are needed most. Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Matt Pryor did that during the 2021 season. Pryor, a Texas Christian alum, joined the Colts via trade from the Philadelphia Eagles before 2021. Considering the late-round pick investment, Indianapolis got a steal.

Pryor only allowed two quarterback hits and no sacks in 438 snaps in 2021, amongst the league’s best by any means. He earned a 76.5 overall PFF grade, grading above 70 in both passing and run blocking. He has all the measurables that Veach likes, standing 6’7″ and weighing 332 lbs. He admirably stepped up when the Colts needed him most, and was one of three Indianapolis offensive line backups that did not allow a sack.

It was one solid season from Pryor though, after an abysmal 2020 campaign that made him dependable in Philadelphia. Also, he recorded six penalties in 2021, which would have ranked near the top for Kansas City offensive lineman.

Pryor is not a perfect player but can play downhill at guard or hold his own at tackle. He is a low-risk, high-reward player for 2022, something that the Chiefs should love.

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