As the Kansas City Chiefs gear up for their preseason opener on Saturday against last year’s runners up in the NFC, the Los Angeles Rams, a familiar face has returned to the news cycle.
Second year linebacker Brandon George, who spent last season with the Chiefs before being released this past May, has been picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles, per James Simone.
Brandon George is an Excellent Pure Athlete
Are the Chiefs Strong Enough at Linebacker This Year?
The starting pair of Drue Tranquill and Nick Bolton are no doubt strong starters. The problem comes more once you go one level beneath. 2025 fifth round pick Jeffrey Bassa and second-year undrafted free agent Cooper McDonald are set to take up the following two spots at the heart of the defense.
On a defense that is looking for a replacement for the recently departed SAM linebacker Leo Chenal, who signed a three-year $24.75 free agent deal with the Washington Commanders this past March, Bassa’s 6’1, 232 lb may not project as a clear 1:1 substitute for the 250 lb man.
McDonald and Bassa have a combined two years of NFL experience and one start between them. Although they both have very real talent, Kansas City may look to explore further veteran options in the late free agency period if neither shows the ability to step up into Chenal’s big, vacant shoes.
Or if defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo simply wants further depth to sleep better at night in the case of injury striking.
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