

The Kansas City Chiefs have released tight end Kevin Foelsch and veteran guard Tremayne Anchrum Jr., making way for two minicamp risers in tight end Geor’Quarius Spivey and offensive lineman Joey Lombard.
That might seem minor on paper, but for a team trying to return to championship form after a “down” offensive year, these decisions are louder than they look.
Cutting Anchrum, a reliable depth piece on the offensive line, signals something intentional. He wasn’t a starter, but he was dependable, exactly the kind of player who steps in when a starter’s cleat snaps in Week 6.
That the Chiefs are moving on now suggests they’re ready to gamble on youth or believe Lombard has shown something substantial behind the scenes. Either way, it’s a calculated risk.
As for Foelsch, his release is a bit more puzzling. With Travis Kelce heading into Year 13 and expected to see limited reps in camp, tight end depth matters.
Foelsch had impressed some during spring practices. Yet the Chiefs are opting instead for Spivey, another intriguing but unproven option. It’s not the kind of move you make unless you believe Spivey has a higher ceiling-or unless you’re bracing for a faster offensive evolution.
“They’ve done a great job of working and continuing to work to get even better,” Patrick Mahomes said when asked about the current WR unit.
Reid’s plan
Xavier Worthy is already showing off his elite speed. Hollywood Brown adds a veteran deep-threat element, and Rashee Rice remains a key figure. Toss in the return of JuJu Smith-Schuster, who’s hoping to channel his 2022 Kansas City magic, and the Chiefs might be closer to a WR renaissance than it seems.
Still, Mahomes himself is under the microscope. His 2024 numbers (4,202 yards, 27 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions )weren’t bad by normal standards. The offense lacked explosiveness, and he often had to rely on tight windows and improvisation just to keep drives alive. That’s not sustainable for another Super Bowl run.
Which brings us back to the bigger picture: are these roster tweaks just routine adjustments, or the first signs that Andy Reid is ready to retool things more dramatically ahead of 2025? The answer might be both. These aren’t blockbuster moves-but they are signals.
Signals that the Chiefs are not content to rely solely on Mahomes‘ brilliance, or on the glory of seasons past.
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