Patrick Mahomes needs more weapons to keep the Kansas City offense elite.Rashee Rice remains the only consistent producer on the current roster. Fans want an impact wideout this offseason immediately.
Rice recently discussed the roster gaps during aTikTok session with teammate Tyquan Thornton. He believes the team needs a “dog” to compete. Thornton suggested specific names during the livestream.
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Nov 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrate after a play against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
“AJ Brown would be nice in the room, but if we go get Cornell Tate or something, that’d be fire, too,” Thornton said. The Chiefs have already met with the Ohio State star.
🚨JUST IN: #Chiefs star wide receivers Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton were on TikTok live and spoke about Kansas City potentially drafting Carnell Tate or trading for AJ Brown/
They said we “we need a dog” and that have one of the youngest WR rooms.
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— MLFootball (@MLFootball) April 6, 2026
Carnell Tate is a polished prospect who thrived alongside Jeremiah Smith. He recorded 51 catches for 875 yards and 9 touchdowns last season. Many analysts view him as a day-one starter.
The Chiefs hold a late first-round pick. Tate might be gone by the ninth selection. If he is unavailable, the front office could pivot toward a veteran trade for Brown.
Reports on March 17 indicated the Chiefs are serious contenders for the Eagles star. Brown is a proven veteran with six career seasons of over 1,000 receiving yards.
Brown provides a veteran presence for a young room. He has surpassed the 1,000-yard mark in four straight seasons. His physical style fits the “dog” mentality Rice described earlier.
The team must also navigate the uncertain future of Rashee Rice. The NFL closed its domestic abuse investigation recently. However, the legal system still has two major cases pending.
Rice missed significant time last year due to a multi-car accident. His co-defendant, Theodore Knox, recently faced a $2.8 million default judgment. Rice must now face a jury himself.
Rashee Rice faces trial dates for domestic violence and car crash charges
The domestic violence case is set for trial on May 4. If the court does not dismiss the charges, Rashee Rice could face a long absence. The team needs a backup plan.
A second trial regarding the car accident begins on June 9. This creates a massive paradox for the franchise. Rice cannot be in two places at once during summer team practices.
The Chiefs will likely wait for these legal outcomes before finalizing their depth chart. Adding Tate or Brown ensures Mahomes has reliable targets regardless of the final court rulings this summer.
Kansas City must balance draft capital and trade assets. Getting another playmaker is no longer a luxury. It is a necessity for a team chasing a historic third straight championship ring.