A breakdown of the Kansas City Chiefs 2019 free-agent signings.
CARLOS HYDE, RB
The Kansas City Chiefs signed Carlos Hyde to a one-year deal on Saturday. Here’s a closer look at the running back who spent the last season with the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars:
What it means: Hyde may fill the RB2 spot occupied at the end of last season by Spencer Ware, who is headed to free agency. But he could eventually claim a significant amount of playing time from Damien Williams, who for now at least is the Chiefs’ featured back. Hyde, at 235 pounds is a big, versatile back of the type favored by general manager Brett Veach. “We certainly like bigger backs,” Veach said at the NFL combine. “I kind of have a thing for 220-pound backs that can run and catch and block.” The Chiefs could also draft a back, though it’s not the necessity it was before the Hyde signing
What’s the risk? Not much, since Hyde is on a one-year contract. He’ll begin the Chiefs’ portion of his career as a backup, though his role could evolve into something more. Given his size and versatility, Hyde should be a good fit in the Chiefs’ offense. If he doesn’t work out, the Chiefs could move on without losing much.
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