Chiefs add Joshua Ezeudu, Diego Pounds in two line trades

Kansas City spent two 2028 picks on line depth.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

What happened: New York received a 2028 seventh-round pick for Ezeudu, while Baltimore received a conditional 2028 sixth-rounder for Pounds. Ezeudu has played guard and tackle in the NFL; Pounds brings tackle depth after entering Baltimore as an undrafted free agent.

Why it matters: Josh Simmons is listed day-to-day after a back injury kept him out for nearly two weeks of camp, increasing the value of added protection at tackle. Jaylon Moore, Kahlil Benson and Esa Pole struggled against Tampa Bay's edge rushers in the previous preseason game.

By the numbers: Ezeudu has appeared in 33 NFL games with 10 starts. He allowed zero pressures over 74 preseason snaps split between right guard and right tackle; Pounds is listed at 6-foot-6 and 330 pounds.

What to watch: Kansas City must set its 53-man roster by 5 p.m. CT Sunday, with Simmons' practice status the next marker for the tackle rotation.

Sources

Yahoo NFL 2026-08-30T18:15:09.351973+00:00

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