Linebacker Justin Houston has been with the Kansas City Chiefs since they drafted him in 2011, but that will reportedly change in 2019.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the Chiefs will release him after failing an attempt to trade him for financial reasons:
Adam SchefterChiefs are releasing four-time Pro-Bowl LB Justin Houston, per source. They had tried to trade him, but no one willing to pick up the $15.25 million base salary that was due this season. Houston now a free agent.
This comes afterJason La Canforaof CBS Sports reported the AFC West team was discussing potential trades involving him during the NFL Scouting Combine in February.