3 surprise cuts the Chiefs could make this offseason

ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 19: Eric Fisher #72 of the Kansas City Chiefs takes to the field before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium on October 19, 2020 in Orchard Park, New York. Kansas City beats Buffalo 26 to 17. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) /

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KANSAS CITY, MO – DECEMBER 15: Mitchell Schwartz #71 of the Kansas City Chiefs prepares to block the incoming pass rush of Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on December 15, 2019, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /

2. Kansas City Chiefs surprise cuts – OT Mitchell Schwartz

One of the big reasons that the Chiefs lost in the Super Bowl was due to injuries that led to a reshuffled offensive line. While Eric Fisher’s absence drew the headlines the loss of Mitchell Schwartz earlier in the year definitely had an impact.

Schwartz injured his back and was placed on injured reserve in late November, ending his season in the process. Updates on Schwartz’s status have been hard to come by but a back injury for an offensive lineman in his 30s is something that could be an issue going forward.

Schwarz has been vague about his plans for the future and the possibility of retirement is out there. If that is the route that he chooses to take Kansas City could look to cut Schwartz and save some significant money against the salary cap.

The Chiefs would save about six million dollars by releasing Schwartz while absorbing a dead-money hit of just under four million dollars. That space could be utilized to find a younger replacement on the right side as Kansas City will look to continue investing in protection for Patrick Mahomes.

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