N/S Chiefs release Schwartz & Fisher (Both Tackles) (1 Viewer)

[MV2]

They better get Pat some protection!

Line out: Chiefs cut starting OTs Fisher, Schwartz

The Chiefs released both of their starting offensive tackles -- Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz. The moves save more than $18 million against the salary cap but leave the reigning AFC champs looking to rebuild their offensive line.

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[Taker597]

About to pull a Colts and draft 5 lineman

 

[jayd265]

not surprising, believe ones retiring and other is recovering from injury.

 

[Snakehead]

About to pull a Colts and draft 5 lineman

Not a bad strategy having most linemen on rookie deals while Mahomes salary escalates into the $40M+/yr in a couple seasons.

 

[El Caliente]

I wonder if the Chiefs plan on getting $500M out of Mahomes, because without line help, he will be dead money soon.

 

[jayd265]

I wonder if the Chiefs plan on getting $500M out of Mahomes, because without line help, he will be dead money soon.

believe 2023 his dead cap, as of now, is only 5 mil

 

[El Caliente]

believe 2023 his dead cap, as of now, is only 5 mil

2023 is 2 seasons away, I wonder how many of those Super Bowl performances we will see from him in the next 2 years. Poor guy. He has the potential to be an all time great, but without protection his growth will be stunted.

 

[rail]

Little o-line help in the SB, so hey, why not?

 

[jasonsw]

I bet K.C fans arent feeling too bad. For 3 AFC Championship and 2 SuperBowl appearances, that franchise got thier bang for the buck

 

[jayd265]

I bet K.C fans arent feeling too bad. For 3 AFC Championship and 2 SuperBowl appearances, that franchise got thier bang for the buck

hell i'd take that over 4 division titles and playoff exits.

 

[gtaz21]

That's what happens when you pay the Franchise QB.

 

[BelowZero]

Not a bad strategy having most linemen on rookie deals while Mahomes salary escalates into the $40M+/yr in a couple seasons.

It really isn't. They're pretty set everywhere else. Getting cheap and young on the OLine is a smart move.

 

[Goatman Saint]

Yeah young new talent. It’s not like their two starters were pro owl level anyway.

 

[saint_drago]

About to pull a Colts and draft 5 lineman

We've seen teams throw the kitchen sink at one area of need but I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often. I've seen it done a few times but it's rare. Like in this case the Chiefs obviously need a Tackle so draft 3 and hopefully hit on 1.

 

[jayd265]

also saw their center is gone too. so thats 3 out of 5 lineman. good luck next season mahomes. 2023 hes requesting a trade or going public like wilson is.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports the Chiefs will not re-sign impending free agent C Austin Reiter.
Claimed off waivers in 2018, Reiter emerged as a starter the past two seasons. The Chiefs are embarking on a full-scale rebuild of their offensive line, with Reiter joining LT Eric Fisher and RT Mitchell Schwartz on their way out the door. Going on 30, Reiter won't be guaranteed a starting job on the open market, though he was a solid pivot in 2020.