Chiefs: 3 Tyrann Mathieu replacements in NFL Free Agency

The Kansas City Chiefs may have to find a Tyrann Mathieu replacement with NFL free agency fast approaching. Which players are the right fit?

Tyrann Mathieu helped bring a championship to Kansas City while being one of the team’s best defenders and biggest leaders.

Few want to see him leave in free agency but it’s a possibility the Chiefs have to prepare for as free agency approaches.

Until there is an extension signed, replacements for Mathieu need to be considered.

3 Tyrann Mathieu replacements for the Chiefs in NFL free agency

Landon Collins

It looks like Landon Collins could be cut by the Commanders after three years in Washington, putting him on the market as a free agent.

He hasn’t returned to the heights he managed with the Giants when he was a three-time Pro Bowler but a change of scenery and more time removed from his 2020 Achilles injury could get him back there. He’d have a chance to find himself again under Steve Spagnuolo while escaping a franchise that hasn’t exactly given players much chance to succeed recently.

Last season, Collins had three sacks, seven tackles for loss and two interceptions will being rejuvenated in a safety role closer to the line of scrimmage. If the Chiefs focus on his strengths, he could help them cover the potential loss of Mathieu even if he isn’t at a comparable level at this point.