Chiefs’ backfield time bomb? Kansas City faces short-term fix, long-term crisis at key offensive spot
While the Kansas City Chiefs remain laser-focused on bolstering their offensive and defensive lines heading into next week's NFL Draft, a less obvious - but potentially urgent - issue is brewing in the backfield.The reigning champs might look solid at running back on paper for 2025, with Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, and newcomer Elijah Mitchell locked in. But here's the kicker: none of them are under contract beyond next season.That's right - the entire running back room could hit free agency in 2026. It's a problem flying under the radar, but ESPN's Adam Teicher says the front office is very aware.Is the solution in the draft?"Mitchell, Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt give the Chiefs enough depth to begin the season, but... none of the three players is signed beyond 2025, so not adding a back in the draft this year […]
