{"id":46394,"date":"2025-05-06T07:30:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T07:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=46394"},"modified":"2025-05-06T07:30:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T07:30:43","slug":"breaking-andy-reid-sends-message-to-sb-champion-chiefs-just-cut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=46394","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING : Andy Reid Sends Message to SB Champion Chiefs Just Cut"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"overflow-hidden bg-lightGrey\"><picture><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full\" title=\"Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA;  Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">There&#8217;s a ton of excitement about the class of rookies the Kansas City Chiefs are bringing in for the 2025 season. KC not only landed a potential left tackle for years to come in Josh Simmons, but third-round pick Nohl Williams projects as an NFL-ready cornerback from the jump, and fourth-round receiver selection Jalen Royals adds major playmaking.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">The Chiefs were also active after the draft finding possible gems among the rookie free agents, such as dual-threat running back Brashard Smith, who could instantly compete for a role on this team.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_1_4\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">However, this injection of youth creates a need for roster spots, and Kansas City opened up two this weekend by\u00a0waiving\u00a0B.J. Thompson and releasing Blake Lynch. 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The Chiefs&#8217; HC admitted that Thompson is &#8220;not quite there yet,&#8221; but expressed confidence the pass rusher&#8217;s career isn&#8217;t &#8220;over by any means.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"inarticle_d_1_5\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Reid&#8217;s comments here show why he is so beloved by his locker rooms and considered a player&#8217;s coach. Even though this move distances Thompson from his teammates, Reid is still trying to keep him motivated just like any other member of the roster.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">This certainly is another bump in the road for Thompson&#8217;s career, but the priority remains his long-term health and safety. 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