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Chiefs’ WR search and Raiders’ QB questions headline AFC West roundup
Busy rumor day in the AFC West: the Chiefs are exploring wide receiver help, the Raiders are mulling a QB shake-up, and the Chargers resist going into sell mode.
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Chiefs work phones for WR help as kicking woes surface
There were no AFC West games yesterday, but the Kansas City Chiefs (5-1) still dominated the rumor mill. Pro Football Rumors reports the Chiefs are “calling around” for wide receiver depth ahead of the trade deadline, after dealing with several notable injuries at the position through the first month-plus of the season.
CBS Sports pieces connect Kansas City to potential splash moves as well, floating the Chiefs as a possible destination if the Jets ever traded star receiver Garrett Wilson and including them among teams that could look to buy a wideout in a trade-deadline “matchmaker” exercise, where the Vikings are also paired with a hypothetical move for running back Jonathan Taylor.
Special teams are also under scrutiny. According to CBS Sports, Andy Reid said kicker Harrison Butker has “gotta fix it” after Butker missed two field goals in the Chiefs’ Week 7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. CBS also notes that the betting line for Kansas City’s Week 8 matchup with the Denver Broncos has flipped, reflecting a shift in market perception after that defeat.
Raiders weigh QB change as Jack Bech nears return
At 3-4, the Las Vegas Raiders are sliding and facing decisions on multiple fronts. Pro Football Rumors reports that wideout Jack Bech has been designated for return from injured reserve after breaking his forearm in Week 3, a move that should soon restore some depth at receiver for the 2025 second-round pick.
Quarterback is a bigger question. Per Pro Football Rumors, head coach Klint Kubiak did not rule out a change under center after Sunday’s fourth straight loss, even though Kirk Cousins has started every game so far. CBS Sports adds that the Raiders are considering “everything” amid the skid, including a potential turn to Fernando Mendoza.
On the trade front, CBS Sports lists pass rusher Maxx Crosby among potential targets for contenders if the Raiders decide to sell before the Nov. 10 deadline, naming teams like the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills as logical suitors to bolster a playoff push.
Winless Chargers get calls; Broncos loom in background
The Los Angeles Chargers (0-6) are now the NFL’s only winless team after the Dolphins beat the Jets in Week 7, per Pro Football Rumors. With that context, trade calls are coming in. Teams continue to contact the Chargers about veterans, with Khalil Mack and their wide receivers drawing interest, but Pro Football Rumors notes the organization is holding off on seller trades for the moment.
The Denver Broncos (5-2) did not generate direct news, but they were referenced in a CBS Sports feature on whether the Vikings can realistically win the Super Bowl with their current offense. The piece cites Minnesota’s historically strong defense and points to the 2015 Broncos as a blueprint, while also outlining reasons for skepticism about that comparison.