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Jarran Reed says that all Chiefs defensive linemen are versatile

Entering the offseason, one of the strongest, deepest positions on the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster was at defensive tackle. With Chris Jones, Derrick Nnadi, Tershawn Wharton — and the potential of Khalen Saunders — the group had both top-end talent and quality depth.

Both of those improved when the Chiefs signed former Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed to the team in late March. Not only has he strengthened the interior of the defense, but he’s also opened up the possibility that Jones could play more snaps as a defensive end.

In fact, that versatility was on the team's mind as they were signing Reed, as he revealed after Monday’s training camp practice at Missouri Western State University in St.