3 Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl champs who won't be back next season

3 Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl champs who won’t be back next season

By Mark Powell | Feb 12, 2023

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 11: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks with offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

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Jul 27, 2022; St. Joseph, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks Dustin Crum (13) and Shane Beuchele (6) and Chad Henne (4) walk down the hill to the field prior to training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Kansas City Chiefs who won’t be back: Chad Henne

As capable as Chad Henne is as a backup quarterback, given his team just won the Super Bowl AGAIN, the Michigan product has a lot to think about this offseason. Henne is 38 years old, and the wily old vet could easily give way to Shane Beuchele — a far younger player that the Chiefs like as an heir-apparent to Henne — without the organization batting an eye.

Henne proved he can still lead this offense when called upon. Against Jacksonville in the AFC Divisional Round, Mahomes went down with his high ankle sprain. Henne led a 99-yard drive shortly thereafter that changed the entire outlook of that game.

Kansas City would go on to take care of business against Jacksonville. Without Henne, they may not have reached their eventual destination — a trip to Arizona to take on the Philadelphia Eagles.

Henne has been a valued backup and friend to Patrick Mahomes. If he does leave, he will be missed.

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