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Chiefs' LB Depth in Question | Kansas City Chiefs News

Jul 2, 2026 · 2 min

The Chiefs’ legendary linebacker trio is unraveling—Willie Gay Jr. gone, Leo Chenal out the door—leaving a gaping hole in their defense. Once powered by speed, power, and smarts, the unit now faces a scramble to find a third linebacker, with options like Jeffrey Bassa or Jack Cochrane stepping up. Without a draft pick, the Chiefs must rely on versatility and depth to keep their defense elite. Can they survive without Chenal’s run-stopping presence? And what happens if Bolton or Tranquill get injured? The future of their defense is suddenly uncertain.

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