3 surprise cuts the Kansas City Chiefs could make by Week 1

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 12: Josh Gordon #19 of the Kansas City Chiefs tosses the ball after scoring a touchdown on a 1-yard reception during the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne (4) taking the snap during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports /

The Kansas City Chiefs have a loaded roster, but they’ll be cutting it down to 53 players soon, and that means some surprise names.

Come Aug. 30, the entire NFL will be cutting down to a 53-man roster.

For the Kansas City Chiefs, there are many difficult decisions to be made. While most of the players who get released are youngsters without a household name, some will be notable. And of the notables, there’s a few who could surprise nationally.

Here are 3 potential surprise cuts from the Chiefs

3. Chad Henne, QB

Henne isn’t likely to be cut — hence a surprise — but he’s got to be concerned about his position. He’s only played one series through two preseason games, while third-stringer and second-year man Shane Buechele has gotten the bulk of Kansas City’s snaps.

While Henne is the favorite to back up Patrick Mahomes come Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals, it’s also possible the Chiefs decide to move on. if they do, they would be eating his $2million salary, which could cause general manager Brett Veach to try and put Buechele on the practice squad if he can sneak him through.

Regardless, while Henne is in good position, he can’t be considered a sure bet as in years past.

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