NFL Rumors: Chiefs, Steelers, Jimmy Garoppolo

In this edition of NFL rumors, the Chiefs are on the prowl for a wide receiver following the trade of All-Pro Tyreek Hill.

It’s another day of NFL rumors following a blockbuster trade. This time, the Kansas Cut Chiefs sent wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins for five draft picks, including three in this year’s draft.

We have seen so many players join the AFC West this offseason it seems odd that a prominent one is actually leaving the division but this is where we are with Hill. He was able to cash in on the trade and now, the Chiefs will look to try and replace him in some form or fashion.

Here are the latest rumors from around the league.

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Chiefs Interested in D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett?

Rumor: The Kansas City Chiefs have inquired about both D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett and the Seahawks are reportedly open to hearing offers, per Jack Settleman of Snapback Sports.

It makes all the sense in the world considering it’s going to take the effort of multiple players to make up for what Tyreek Hill did for the Chiefs. Now, no one single player will be able to replace what Hill did, however, adding one of either Metcalf or Lockett would do a lot to mitigate the loss of production. The Chiefs did sign former Steeler JuJu Smith-Schuster prior to the trade of Hill, however, that likely won’t be enough for the Chiefs in the ultra-competitive AFC West.

Steelers Seeking Safety Help

Rumor: The Steelers have shown interest in both Tyrann Mathieu and Damontae Kazee, per Jeremy Fowler.

Currently, the Steelers employ Minkah Fitzpatrick at one safety position and a big question mark at the other. As they transition from Ben Roethlisberger to Mitchell Trubisky, the Steelers would love to get back to their roots with a top-flight defense. They already have the reigning Defensive Player of the Year in T.J. Watt. Adding a safety like Mathieu would add even more talent to a potentially dangerous Steelers secondary.

San Francisco 49ers – QB Jimmy Garoppolo

Rumor: The San Francisco 49ers reportedly have an offer of two second-round picks for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.

Lost in the hoopla of the last 14 days is the future of 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Of all the quarterbacks to switch teams, most assumed Jimmy G would be one of the first as San Francisco, presumably, has their future waiting patiently in Trey Lance. That move could ultimately come if you are to believe the offer is out there. With the teams in need of a quarterback dwindling, it would make sense that the Panthers could be that rumored team. With the Saints signing Jameis Winston and the Falcons replacing Matt Ryan with Marcus Mariota, the Panthers remain the only team needing a quarterback. Of course, this assumes the 49ers would be unwilling to deal Garoppolo within the division to Seattle.