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<\/p>\nDespite the heights of the last three years, the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LIX loss forced a brutally honest look in the mirror. “Chiefs’ Kingdom” had such a powerful reign over the NFL reality checked by a 40-22 beatdown of the Philadelphia Eagles.<\/p>\n
So while they reign supreme over the AFC, it is clear they are vulnerable and must key on any potential weaknesses.<\/p>\n
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That was a daunting task at the start of free agency with little cap space relative to the assets they wanted to retain. However, the Chiefs have managed a solid campaign to ensure some retention.<\/p>\n
The team placed a franchise tag on right guard Trey Smith, keeping the most valuable piece on their offensive line. Kansas City also struck a deal with linebacker Nick Bolton to keep him in town.<\/p>\n
They have also expanded outside the confines of their current group, adding Jaylon Moore and Elijah Mitchell among others.<\/p>\n
In turn, the Chiefs have locked in some retentions for their depth heading into offseason programming.<\/p>\n
The latest is cornerback Nazeeh Johnson, mainly a special teams contributor in his role with the Chiefs.<\/p>\n
The announcement came via the team’s X page. Johnson has made in into game action in the 2022 and 2024 seasons, appearing in 16 games last year.<\/p>\n
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Johnson ranked 165 of 222 eligible cornerbacks in Pro Football Focus’ rankings while conceding a 107.7 passer rating in coverage.<\/p>\n
Indeed, one site insists that Johnson is a “most-despised” figure in Chiefs Kingdom.<\/p>\n
Given those struggles, he will likely have to work his way back into a contributing role in the secondary against the projected defensive backs and potential rookie signings. There is no guarantee he makes the final 53-man roster.<\/p>\n
But Kansas City has valued his presence enough thus far to allow him to compete in the offseason.<\/p>\n
Perhaps he learns from his expanded role last season to prove something that the coaching staff and fan base has not seen just yet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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