Entering the 2018 season, Brett Veach knew he needed glue.
Searching for a veteran cornerback to fuse the young position group that returned just one starter, the Chiefs general manager brought in veteran David Amerson, 31, in February on a one-year, $2.25 million ($500,000 guaranteed) contract. With a limited budget and a skyrocketing market for cornerbacks in free agency, offering a deal to Amerson seemed like the best option.
If it worked out, great. If not, the Chiefs weren’t taking a major financial risk.
On the day when roster cuts were finalized, it turned out to be the latter.