The Chiefs’ safeties, an overall strength last season, have taken plenty of hits the last few months.
Start with the free-agent departure of Tyvon Branch, a reserve a year ago who played in the Chiefs’ nickel and dime personnel groups. Veteran Husain Abdullah, an understated leader with versatility, retired, and star Eric Berry has skipped the last two months as he waits on a new contract.
That has left the Chiefs with only one of their top four safeties, versatile star Ron Parker, throughout offseason workouts. Third-year pro Daniel Sorensen is also trying to fill the need at the position and also at the Chiefs’ key nickel linebacker spot.