After a brutal loss of 40-22 to the Eagles, the Chiefs ought to strategize their NFL players

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 12, 2025, 01:28 IST

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Kansas City Chiefs faced a defeat by the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX with a score of 40-22, missing their three-peat victory. The team is now considering making roster changes. Decisions include whether Kareem Hunt stays, Travis Kelce’s confirmation to continue playing, and Trey Smith’s potential departure due to high demand.

After a brutal loss of 40-22 to the Eagles, the Chiefs ought to strategize their NFL players

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Super Bowl LIX brought the Kansas City Chiefs to their knees. They were hoping for a three-peat victory and having their names written in the books of NFL history. But, alas! The Eagles (defensive line) flew in and stole their three-peat chance at the Super Bowl LIX Vince Lombardi Trophy! That too with a heartbreaking score of 40-22! This loss will be heard more than their back-to-back Super Bowl victories in 2023 and 2024! Anyway, making changes in the roster is key to creating another NFL history! Or the least, aiming for it. Where did the Kansas City Chiefs go wrong? Who’s Chiefs’ career comes to an end? Let’s find out.

Running back for the Kansas City Chiefs Kareem Hunt stays or goes?

Running back for the Kansas City Chiefs only gathered three carries for 9 yards in the Super Bowl LIX. This was Kareem Hunt's second chance at the Chiefs. The owner of the Chiefs, Clark Hunt had put his trust in him. But, but, but. It did not come to fruition. Would the Chiefs keep the running back or let him go? Kareem Hunt's one-year contract (second chance) comes to an end and he’s now a free agent.

Tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce retires or rebounds?

The retirement speculations around TE Travis Kelce, the NFL boyfriend of billionaire pop singer, Taylor Swift have been finally put to rest. He’s 35 but like Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes rightly noted, “Kelce has a lot of football left in him”, the TE is going to rebound! He’s coming back for the next Super Bowl! Super Bowl LX! On 8th February, 2026! How are we so sure? Travis Kelce extended his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs by two years! In April 2024.

Meaning, that Kelce is staying with the Chiefs through 2025.

Right guard for the Kansas City Chiefs Trey Smith leaves or stays back?

NFL teams like the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings had shown interest in the '328-pound enforcer' or the Kansas City Chiefs right guard, 25-year-old Trey Smith. We don’t know if he leaves or stays, but we do know he’s a free agent now. He may command close to $20 million annually in his next term. The Chiefs may not be able to afford him, but the Vikings may take him!Also Read: Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith may soon leave Chiefs after Super Bowl LIX | NFL News - The Times of India

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