Chiefs Exploring Trade Options For WR Richie James

The veteran receiver is on injured reserve currently but is due back soon. It appears Kansas City has decided to go in a different direction at receiver and James has some experience as a slot receiver and punt returner that could appeal to another team. 

A lot of people might have thought the Chiefs would be more interested in adding a receiver than shipping one out ahead of the trade deadline but Kansas City has consistently seemed happier with their receiving corps than outside observers. 

James, 27, is a former seventh-round pick of the 49ers back in 2018. He was entering the final year of his four-year, $2.5 million rookie contract when the 49ers waived him with an injury designation last year coming out of the preseason. 

James later joined the Giants one a one-year contract last year. He was testing the open market as an unrestricted free agent this offseason when he signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs. 

In 2023, James has appeared in two games for the Chiefs and caught one pass on three targets for six yards.