Overview
- ESPN’s Matt Bowen links Jaguars running back Travis Etienne to Kansas City, citing play speed and pass-catching that fit Andy Reid’s scheme.
- Etienne produced 1,107 rushing yards on 260 carries with seven rushing touchdowns, plus 36 catches for 292 yards and six receiving scores in 2025.
- Bowen notes Etienne could add big-play punch to a run game that ranked 25th last season at 106.6 rushing yards per game.
- Etienne’s availability remains uncertain, as Jacksonville could use the franchise tag or strike a long-term extension before free agency opens.
- The Chiefs’ depth at the position is thin with Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, and Dameon Pierce expected to test free agency, leaving unproven options like Brashard Smith (and, as one report notes, ShunDerrick Powell) and keeping the No. 9 draft option, such as Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love, in play.