Chiefs linked to $72 million WR entering his prime off 1,100 yard season

The Kansas City Chiefs have been crushed by injuries, particularly at the wide receiver position. They lost both Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown and Rashee Rice likely for the season . That has left a void in the position.

Despite rampant rumors suggesting DeAndre Hopkins is the ideal fit with the Chiefs , another valuable receiver might be on the market.

Jacksonville Jaguars veteran wideout Christian Kirk would also seamlessly fit into the Chiefs plans. The talented 27-year-old signed a four-year, $72 million contract with Jacksonville, which caught many people off guard.

The Jaguars " are receiving interest " in Kirk, according to the Washington Post's Jason La Canfora.

“ They’re going to add a receiver before the deadline, for sure ,” an NFL general manager told La Canfora. “ I think it’s going to be Christian Kirk. He just looks like an Andy Reid receiver. He really fits what they do.”

Kirk was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He struggled to break out in the desert, ultimately landing in the swamp. Since the change of scenery, Kirk has been highly productive.

In his first season with the Jaguars (2022), Kirk caught 84 balls for 1,108 yards and eight touchdowns. Last season, he missed five games due to injury. Yet, the former Texas A&M wideout still managed to reel in 57 of 85 targets for 787 yards. He also posted a career-best 13.8 yards per catch.

The Jaguars are 1-5, and head coach Doug Pederson is on the hot seat. If they lose this weekend to the New England Patriots in London, it would not be a shock to see a fire sale.

That would, of course, include Kirk.

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