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NFL·TRADE·October 22, 2026 11:20 AM ET

Super Bowl champion urges Chiefs to trade for $130M wide receiver

Kansas City faces a Nov. 10 cutoff for in-season deals

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read
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What happened: The trade pitch, per Yahoo Sports, argues that an established nine-figure pass-catcher would thrive in Andy Reid's offensive system.

Why it matters: With the Chiefs emerging from their regular-season bye, absorbing a $130 million receiver contract midseason would demand salary-cap adjustments and draft compensation. Adding an established perimeter target would give Kansas City another proven option for the stretch run of the 2026 regular season.

By the numbers: Andy Reid owns a 22-5 (.815) career record following a regular-season bye week, the second-highest winning percentage in NFL history among coaches with at least 10 games.

What to watch: Kansas City's front office has just under three weeks before the league's transaction window closes to weigh an upgrade at wideout.

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