Kansas City Chiefs Reacquire Derrick Nnadi From New York Jets

The Kansas City Chiefs have reacquired defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi from the New York Jets in a trade involving conditional 2027 sixth- and seventh-round draft picks. Nnadi, originally drafted by the Chiefs in 2018, spent seven seasons with Kansas City, winning three Super Bowls and playing in 115 games before signing with the Jets in free agency earlier this year. Despite a decrease in his production last season, including a low Pro Football Focus grade and limited snap count, the Chiefs value his familiarity with their system and see him as a depth piece, especially after injuries and recent roster changes on their defensive line. The Jets made Nnadi expendable after acquiring other defensive tackles, such as Harrison Phillips and Jowon Briggs. This move mirrors a similar trade with the Jets in 2023 when the Chiefs reacquired Mecole Hardman, which was considered successful. Overall, the trade is a low-risk roster addition aimed at bolstering the Chiefs' interior defensive line and addressing depth concerns.