The Kansas City Chiefs have recently brought D.J. Humphries on board, aiming for him to step into the starting left tackle role. It appears the moment of truth is near, as he is set to start this position against the Chargers this Sunday. While Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and star quarterback Patrick Mahomes hinted at this decision, they have not officially confirmed it.
This season, the team has tried different players at left tackle, including Wanya Morris and Kingsley Suamataia. Unfortunately, neither has shown the consistency needed to assure the coaching staff they could handle the position through the playoffs. In an attempt to address the situation, the Chiefs even shifted left guard Joe Thuney against the Raiders on Black Friday. However, this move left other areas vulnerable and did not fully resolve the left tackle concern.
Humphries comes to Kansas City with considerable experience, having made 98 starts over eight seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. Fans will be watching closely to see if his 99th start can bring stability and success to the Chiefs as they look ahead in the season.
