AFC West
Rookie: LB Willie Gay
Veteran set to be replaced: LB Damien Wilson
A layup here, as Gay was a second-round selection despite playing in just five games in 2019. Athletically, he’s a missile on the field and fluid in coverage. He’s precisely the type of linebacker Kansas City desperately needs.
Wilson was a full-time defender for the Chiefs last season and simply doesn’t have the range or coverage smoothness to be an effective linebacker in today’s NFL. If fully healthy, Gay’s athleticism still pop instantly and make it relatively easy for the Chiefs to clear $4.