Should Chiefs Consider BOLD Gamble for Kyle Pitts—Could This TRANSFORM Their OFFENSE?

Should Chiefs Consider BOLD Gamble for Kyle Pitts—Could This TRANSFORM Their OFFENSE?

From Locked On Chiefs - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City Chiefs by Chris Clark, Locked On Podcast Network, Ryan Tracy

April 23, 2026 · 14 min · Episode 2694

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential trade for Kyle Pitts and its implications for the Chiefs' offense.

Kansas City Chiefs weigh bold trade for Kyle Pitts as the search for Travis Kelce’s successor heats up. With the Atlanta Falcons reportedly open to moving Pitts, the Chiefs must decide if a top-tier tight end is worth a second- or third-round pick—especially with cap space and future contracts at stake. Chris Clark and Ryan Tracy break down trade scenarios, roster construction, and the evolving pass-catching corps, including Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Jordyn Tyson. The conversation spotlights draft capital strategy, challenges of fitting Pitts’ salary under the cap, and the long-term vision for Patrick Mahomes’ offense post-Kelce. Is Kyle Pitts the missing piece for a new Chiefs dynasty, or is the price too steep for Brett Veach to pay?

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Hosts: Chris Clark, Ryan Tracy

Topics covered

  • Kyle Pitts
  • Kansas City Chiefs
  • Travis Kelce
  • trade scenarios
  • roster construction
  • pass-catching corps

Keywords

  • trade
  • tight end
  • salary cap
  • draft capital
  • Patrick Mahomes

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Products: Kyle Pitts

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