Logo

Chiefs Trade For Veteran 1,000-Yard WR Amid Marquise Brown Hamstring Injury



Kansas City, MO — September 30, 2025 — The Kansas City Chiefs have made a timely move to stabilize their receiving corps, acquiring veteran wide receiver Tyler Boyd to offset a hamstring injury to Marquise “Hollywood” Brown. League sources indicate Kansas City will send a 2026 fourth-round pick to the Tennessee Titans to finalize the deal.

An MRI revealed Grade 2 hamstring tearing for Brown, who is expected to miss 3–5 weeks after going down late in the third quarter of the Week 4 game. His absence leaves the Chiefs without a consistent “take-the-top-off” threat and removes a key piece from their RPO/bubble and play-action shot concepts.

Boyd brings the veteran savvy, stability, and versatility we need right now,” GM Brett Veach said (per team sources). “With Brown sidelined, he lets us keep our offensive structure without changing our identity.”

A 2016 second-round pick, Boyd has two 1,000-yard seasons on his résumé and excels as a slot/Z receiver on choice routes, crossers, and yards after catch. In Andy Reid’s system, Boyd is expected to mesh with Rashee Rice on intermediate concepts, free Travis Kelce on seam/option routes, and give Patrick Mahomes a trustworthy third-and-medium outlet.

Tactical impact of the move:

  • Keep drives on schedule: Boyd underpins the quick game (stick, snag, mesh) while Brown is out.

  • Formational flexibility: Enables more bunch/stack and empty looks without sacrificing timing.

  • Protect depth: Reduces the need to force Mecole Hardman or rookies into roles outside their strengths.

  • We’re not chasing a headline — we wanted the right piece,” head coach Andy Reid said. “Tyler understands spacing and how to find soft spots. That keeps the whole system flowing.

    The Chiefs will use the bye week to recalibrate target shares before turning toward Week 6. Reaction from Chiefs Kingdom on X was swift: “Boyd to KC? Perfect fit for Mahomes on 3rd-and-6.” In a tightly contested AFC, small edges on money downs can swing outcomes — and this move is designed to keep Kansas City’s offense humming while Brown heals.

    49ers Fan-Favourite OL Faces Family Tragedy Ahead of Week 6 Game as Military-Trained Skydiving Instructor Dies in Nashville
    San Francisco 49ers rookie offensive lineman Dominick Puni is mourning a devastating personal loss following the team’s Week 5 matchup, as his cousin Justin Fuller, a respected military-trained skydiving instructor, died in a tragic tandem jump accident near Nashville.Fuller, 35, was fatally injured after becoming separated from his parachute harness mid-air during a jump organized by Go Skydive Nashville. His student survived after landing in a tree with the parachute deployed and was later rescued by firefighters.Police confirmed Fuller’s body was recovered in a wooded area off Ashland City Highway. The Nashville Fire Department called it “one of the most complex high-angle rescues in recent years,” commending its personnel for the effort. Justin Fuller, known by the nickname "Spidey," died after a tandem skydiving jump went wrong on Oct. 4, 2025, near Nashville, Tennessee. (Facebook/Justin Fuller Spidey) Fuller, known affectionately as “Spidey,” had completed more than 5,000 jumps and trained U.S. military personnel in advanced aerial maneuvers. Friends described him as “fearless, focused, and committed to lifting others higher — both in life and in the air.” Puni, whose mother is the younger sister of Fuller's , grew up admiring his cousin’s discipline and sense of purpose. Family members say that influence helped shape his mental toughness and leadership on the field. A relative told local media, “Justin taught Dominick that strength isn’t about being unbreakable — it’s about standing firm when life hits hardest. That’s exactly how Dominick lives and plays today.” Puni, a rookie out of Kansas, has steadily earned the 49ers’ trust along the offensive line, praised for his physicality in the run game and poise in protection. Coaches describe him as “wise beyond his years.” The 49ers have privately offered support and time for Puni and his family, ensuring he can process the loss away from team obligations. Teammates have rallied behind him, honoring his family’s resilience and service background. The FAA is investigating the incident, while tributes to Fuller — under his nickname “Spidey” — continue to flood social media from military peers, skydivers, and fans nationwide. “He taught others to fly — now he’s flying higher than all of us,” one tribute read.