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Three smaller potential trade targets for KC Chiefs

By Kelly Thompson

Oct 23, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans linebacker Bud Dupree (48) is blocked by Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Dennis Kelly (73) as quarterback Matt Ryan (2) attempts a pass during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans linebacker Bud Dupree (48) is blocked by Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Dennis Kelly (73) as quarterback Matt Ryan (2) attempts a pass during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball as Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson III (3) attempts the tackle during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball as Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson III (3) attempts the tackle during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

William Jackson III, Washington Commanders, DB

Another smaller trade that could pay dividends by strengthening the secondary is to make a move for William Jackson III, who is currently with the Washington Commanders.

This particular move for Jackson has a couple of very important caveats. First, it assumes that the Chiefs are either not convinced of the viability of Chris Lammons or Nazeeh Johnson as playoff-caliber contributors, or that they do not believe that Rashad Fenton is likely to be healthy enough down the stretch to return to his normal role as the team’s slot corner.

Second, the Chiefs would need the Commanders to take on some salary here. Jackson III signed a three-year, $40 million contract extension prior to the start of the 2021 season. Since then, he has (apparently) become increasingly frustrated about both his role in the defense and more prominently, with the outlook of the team from a success standpoint. He has publicly stated that he has not requested a trade, but privately the rumor mill disagrees.

Given the size of his contract, in order for Kansas City to trade for him either Washington would have to take on a big portion of his remaining salary, or, he would have to renegotiate. There is no scenario under which the Chiefs can fit his cap hit into their salary this year.

That said, if Washington is willing to eat the financial end of things here, Jackson could be a nice addition as he desires to move away from the Commanders’ zone schemes. There are reportedly “several teams” reportedly interested in working something out with Washington here, so it will be interesting to see if there’s any financial flexibility on their end.

As for the Chiefs, it feels like a longshot, but the secondary has felt the weight of injuries and inexperience this year and a serious run could require some further security.

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