The Kansas City Chiefs lost Super Bowl LIX and may need to address their offensive line following the loss. They could target a Los Angeles Rams starter this offseason.
The Chiefs did not have many flaws but if there was one to point out, it would be their offensive line. Alaric Jackson is one of the free agents flying under the radar. Last season the Chiefs moved Joe Thuney to left tackle to help protect Patrick Mahomes blindside. However, the move is not a long-term solution. FanSided’s Kinnu Singh urged the Chiefs to sign Jackson this offseason.
Jackson has started 29 games in the last two seasons after becoming a full-time starter in 2023. Last season he missed two games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. He played in 14 games in 2024.
“In 2024, Jackson received a 78.3 overall PFF grade ($), which ranked 18th among 141 qualifying offensive tackles,” wrote Singh. “For context, Chiefs right tackle Jawaan Taylor was ranked 82nd with a 59.9 overall grade. The Rams offensive line committed the fewest penalties per game in the NFL (5.56) and allowed the sixth-fewest sacks (31), per the team’s website. Meanwhile, Kansas City’s left tackle position was a turnstile.”
Spotrac projects Jackson to earn a three-year, $47 million deal in free agency. The Chiefs are projected to have $3.21 in cap space. It may be easier, and more feasible, to sign Jackson than a top-of-the-market lineman.