Surely enough, they have already shown that they can contribute more if they get to have larger roles within the team. GM Brett Veach already sought his potential replacements as they previously used their second-draft picks over the past two years to draft linebackers in Willie Gay and Nick Bolton.īoth youngsters managed to contribute right away for the Chiefs' defense despite seeing limited action on the field. Looking back, there has always been writing on the wall in terms of Hitchen's future with the team.
Heading to 2022, his contract is set to have a $12.7 million cap hit for the Chiefs but they can save around $8.5 million with $4.2 million in dead money if they opt to cut him in the offseason. That continued until the 2021 season when he recorded 80 combined tackles, two passes defended, and an interception in 15 games played. Hitchens then landed a five-year, $45 million contract to suit up for the Chiefs back in 2018.Įver since his arrival, he has always been a presence for defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo who involved him in most of their plays on defense. He started out his career as a member of the Dallas Cowboys where he had a strong run from 2014 to 2017. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 1 surprise roster cut for the Chiefs in the offseasonĪ player who could surprisingly find himself out of the roster in the offseason would be inside linebacker Anthony Hitchens.
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