The Kansas City Chiefs currently possess one of the weakest wide receiver rooms in the NFL. Hope remains for Xavier Worthy and Tyquan Thornton to find increased production in 2026. But with Rashee Rice, among other factors, Kansas City lacks much trust in its group.
Could they still look to add a veteran wide receiver in the late stages of free agency? The Chiefs have some size options available. Some of the remaining names bring experience as well. Those two factors are vital when thinking of Kansas City and the wide receiver position.
The Chiefs have not seen many young names immediately take off in their wideout group. Perhaps that alters with the position coach change, however. Meanwhile, the size impact would be beneficial to someone like Patrick Mahomes. K.C. has limited itself to the same build and style of wide receiver for far too long without much diversity in the group.
With that in mind, here are three free agent wide receivers that make complete sense for the Chiefs' offense.
1. Jauan Jennings
Jauan Jennings still being available is baffling. His mix of size and poise at the catch point would boost Kansas City tremendously. He had 18 contested catches in 2025. According to Pro Football Focus, that finished as a top-four number at the wide receiver position. The Chiefs have not had many names who could succeed in that area for quite some time. DeAndre Hopkins may be the only name you could point towards in that aspect with Mahomes in recent years.
Jennings grew into arguably the San Francisco 49ers' best wide receiver the last two years after working his way up the system. His career prime is now. Jennings can be trusted to win on the outside. The Chiefs have a top two positional weakness at wide receiver. It makes a lot of sense. Will Jennings settle for a lower price than anticipated to join someone like Kansas City? Their need for more wide receiver production could entice him.
2. Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs has endured many insane battles with the Chiefs over the years. The New England Patriots released him earlier in the offseason. But by no means was that decision due to performance in 2025. Diggs handled the role New England envisioned for him perfectly.
Like so many of his earlier career seasons, Diggs was a blanket for his quarterback in between zones. His separation and yards after the catch are still dangerous at this stage of his career. Plus, how he came through for New England in close games would be something the Chiefs lacked last season. Despite his age, Kansas City surely sees enough juice in him to make a play for Diggs.
On top of that, Diggs has now entered a part of his NFL journey where volume does not necessarily have to be the most important thing. He would surely comply with a role that is part of an offense that traditionally spreads the ball around.
3. Sterling Shepard
You are probably thinking, "Sterling Shepard, really?" With not a lot of great names left to begin with, the Chiefs might as well look into someone who has still produced. Why bring in someone who has only flashed in minimal opportunities on losing squads? Given where K.C.'s receiver room stands, the Chiefs are better off going with a proven piece.
It is not like Shepard has shocked with his outputs, either. Though, he had a bit of a resurgence in Tampa Bay after his run with the New York Giants ended. There have been a fair share of names who produced at the same level in prior years with K.C. holding higher expectations anyways. If you miss on Jennings or Diggs, Shepard plays a style that Mahomes is used to having in terms of quickness and searching for added yards after short throws.