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Andy Reid’s new-look Chiefs roster shreds projections, deviates from the norm

Forget what you thought you knew about an Andy Reid roster.

This makeup of this year’s Chiefs 53-man roster is unlike any previous in Reid’s tenure, nullifying nearly all projections made over the last month.

With an emphasis on developing younger players, Reid and general manager Brett Veach constructed a roster for the future over the weekend, prioritizing work-in-progress players over the status quo.

The result? Two quarterbacks, two tight ends, five running backs, 10 offensive linemen and a slew of young defensive players on the Week 1 roster — all decisions that deviate from Reid’s usual pattern.