{"id":26655,"date":"2025-02-17T04:02:23","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T04:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=26655"},"modified":"2025-02-17T04:02:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T04:02:23","slug":"breaking-chiefs-eyeing-ravens-2-time-pro-bowler-to-strengthen-offensive-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=26655","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;BREAKING: Chiefs Eyeing Ravens&#8217; 2-Time Pro Bowler to Strengthen Offensive Line!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"m-detail--body\">\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/kansas-city-chiefs\/\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>&#8216; 2024 season was a great one, culminating in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/super-bowl\">Super Bowl<\/a>\u00a0loss to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/philadelphia-eagles\/\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite finishing the regular season with a strong 15-2 record, the Chiefs&#8217; offensive line struggled throughout the year, particularly in the Super Bowl where they were dominated by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/philadelphia-eagles\/eagles-today\/\">the Eagles<\/a>&#8216; defense.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/player\/patrick-mahomes\">Patrick Mahomes<\/a>, the Chiefs&#8217; superstar\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/25-greatest-quarterbacks-nfl-history-2016\">quarterback<\/a>, faced constant pressure and was sacked six times, highlighting the need for a significant upgrade on the offensive line.<\/p>\n<p>Enter Ronnie Stanley, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/baltimore-ravens\/\">Baltimore Ravens<\/a>&#8216; two-time Pro Bowl left tackle.<\/p>\n<p>Stanley had a standout season in 2024, allowing only two sacks and earning a pass-blocking grade of 79.6.<\/p>\n<p>His performance has caught the attention of analysts, including Yardbarker&#8217;s Seth Trachtman, who suggested that the Chiefs could make a move for Stanley to bolster their offensive line.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA5MTAxNDM5NTA5NzM1MjY4\/usatsi_22338320.webp 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA5MTAxNDM5NTA5NzM1MjY4\/usatsi_22338320.webp 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA5MTAxNDM5NTA5NzM1MjY4\/usatsi_22338320.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA5MTAxNDM5NTA5NzM1MjY4\/usatsi_22338320.jpg 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA5MTAxNDM5NTA5NzM1MjY4\/usatsi_22338320.jpg 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA5MTAxNDM5NTA5NzM1MjY4\/usatsi_22338320.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjA5MTAxNDM5NTA5NzM1MjY4\/usatsi_22338320.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"NFL: AFC Divisional Round-Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens\" width=\"7632\" height=\"5088\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA5MTAxNDM5NTA5NzM1MjY4\/usatsi_22338320.jpg\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates with offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (79) after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the third quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&amp;T Bank Stadium.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\">Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;The offensive line was KC&#8217;s most significant issue for much of 2024, and they finally addressed left tackle by shifting All-Pro guard Joe Thuney outside,&#8221; Trachtman wrote. &#8220;That&#8217;s not a long-term solution, but Ravens star Stanley would be a great fit as a free agent to protect Patrick Mahomes&#8217; blindside.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However, there are financial hurdles to overcome. Stanley is projected to command a two-year, $41.3 million deal in free agency, which would require the Chiefs to restructure contracts and possibly make cuts to free up cap space.<\/p>\n<p>The Ravens, facing their own cap space challenges, may find it difficult to retain Stanley, making him an attractive target for the Chiefs.<\/p>\n<p>While the Chiefs&#8217; offensive line issues are a pressing concern, the potential acquisition of Ronnie Stanley could provide a much-needed boost.<\/p>\n<p>The financial implications and contract negotiations will be crucial in determining whether this move will become a reality.<\/p>\n<p>If the Chiefs can navigate these challenges, Stanley could be the key to solidifying their offensive line and giving Mahomes the protection he needs to lead the team to future success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs&#8216; 2024 season was a great one, culminating in a\u00a0Super Bowl\u00a0loss to the\u00a0Philadelphia Eagles. 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