This article isn’t to say that the Chiefs will move on from Smith after this season, but its an option for general manager John Dorsey. After 2016, Smith is due to be paid $16.9 million for the 2017. By cutting him, the Chiefs would get back $9.7 million while leaving $7.2 million in dead money. Is it perfect? No, but it’s realistically possible if Dorsey loves another option.
So who could the Chiefs target? Let’s take a look:
5. Tony Romo
Yes, there is a real chance that Romo is on the block after this season.