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The Chiefs have a huge lot of players hitting free agency.
The exception: Tamba Hali. He takes a hometown deal rather than hitting the open market.
Free agency...a mixed bag for the Chiefs.
Eric Berry, Charcandrick West and Demetrius Harris were the only players the Chiefs retained.
Sean Smith was lost in a bidding war to the Vikings, and while the Chiefs were scrambling to replace him, Jaye Howard also got away to the Cardinals.
The Chiefs chose not to re-sign aging ILB Derrick Johnson, who joins the Browns.
Wins for the Chiefs in free agency:
1. ILB Brandon Spikes replaces Johnson
2. RT Austin Howard replaces Donald Stephenson
3. LE Stephen Paea replaces Mike DeVito
4. CB Sam Shields replaces Sean Smith
5. WR Tre McBride replaces Jason Avant
6. ILB Zach Brown replaces Josh Mauga, who was cut.
The Chiefs will look to the draft to replace backup QB Chase Daniel and a handful of other roster rabble.
Needs for the Chiefs in the draft: QB, WR, SS, RG, NT
In other free agency news:
The Patriots made the biggest splash of all, signing disgruntled Lions receiver Calvin Johnson. New England signed Nick Foles to lead their offense with the retirement of Tom Brady.
Division rival Oakland made a huge upgrade by stealing cap casualty Earl Thomas III from Seattle.
Stay tuned as the Chiefs head into the draft. Is there a QB prospect? Will the Chiefs consider trading up?
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