The Kansas City Chiefs began the 2025 season in rare form, losing consecutive games. It made many wonder if the dynasty was finally ending, but the Chiefs then went 5-1 in their next six games to sit at 5-3 heading into Week 9.
Kansas City finds itself righting the ship but still needs to improve to get past the division-leading Denver Broncos. The Chiefs require running back help, as starting back Isiah Pacheco is dealing with a knee sprain, and Kareem Hunt is predominantly used in short-yardage situations. Kansas City’s other biggest need is defensive tackle depth to provide a spark to the pass rush.
Here are the six best trade options for the Chiefs ahead of the 2025 deadline.
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Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints
Alvin Kamara would be a veteran option for the Chiefs to acquire. He was a third-round pick in 2017 and is known as a dual-threat running back who excels in both rushing and receiving. Kamara is 30 years old and has struggled to get going in 2025 with the 1-7 New Orleans Saints.
Kamara may not have much left in the tank, but he would be a solid short-term option for Kansas City. He is currently under contract through the 2026 season.
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Chuba Hubbard, RB, Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers suddenly have a two-headed monster in the backfield with Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle. The only problem is that Carolina is struggling to find the right strategy for using both backs. Many believe the Panthers should stick with Dowdle, who has been playing significantly better recently, and part ways with Hubbard.
The Oklahoma State product is in the fifth year of his NFL career. He recently signed a four-year extension with Carolina and is under contract through the 2028 season, providing Kansas City with a longer-term option.
Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets
If you're a Chiefs fan, you likely want the team to go after Hall. The running back is in the final year of his rookie deal so would likely need an extension unless Kansas City was interested in him as just a half-season rental.
Hall leads the New York Jets with 581 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground. That is more than 200 yards and an extra touchdown more than Pacheco. Hall also has 178 receiving yards. Acquiring him from the 1-7 Jets shouldn't cost too much in draft capital, given that he is on an expiring contract, and he could add a much-needed spark to the offense.
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Sebastian Joseph-Day, DT, Tennessee Titans
The other position of need for Kansas City is defensive line depth. The Tennessee Titans are 1-7, and reports have suggested that they are open to trading anyone that is not named Cam Ward or Jeffrey Simmons. With the Titans open for business, the first choice would be Simmons, but if he can't be had, then Kansas City needs to look at their other defensive tackles.
Sebastian Joseph-Day plays end in Tennessee's 3-4, but he could fill in there or in the middle for Kansas City. The type of player that the Chiefs need on the interior is a competent depth piece, and that's what Joseph-Day is.
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T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Tennessee Titans
Like his current teammate, Sweat would be a solid depth piece for Kansas City. He is listed at 6-foot-4, 366 lbs, and would be a strong run-stopper to add to the defensive line alongside the shifty Chris Jones. Sweat has only six solo tackles this season, but two of them are sacks. He is in the second year of his rookie deal, so he would likely cost a mid-round pick to acquire, but he is another player Kansas City could develop.
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Davon Godchaux, DT, New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints haven't said that they are looking to sell, but the writing is on the wall. The Saints are 1-7 and could start unloading pieces. While teams are more interested in their wide receivers, New Orleans could part with Davon Godchaux.
The defensive tackle is 30 years old and is in the first year of a two-year deal. He is more of a run stopper than someone who gets to the quarterback, but is still below his typical production through eight games this season.