Chiefs acquire guard Josh Ezeudu from Giants for seventh-round pick
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs have traded a 2028 seventh-round pick to the New York Giants for guard Josh Ezeudu. Ezeudu, who is 26 years old and was drafted in the third round in 2022, missed the entire previous season due to injury. After a brief return to the Giants on a one-year deal, he is now expected to provide depth on the Chiefs' offensive line, which has faced challenges during training camp. The trade occurred just days before the NFL's roster cut deadline, highlighting the teams' respective priorities as they finalize their squads.
- •Chiefs trade a 2028 seventh-round pick for Josh Ezeudu.
- •Ezeudu started 10 games for the Giants from 2022-24.
- •He missed the entire 2025 season due to injury.
- •Trade occurred just days before NFL roster cuts.
- •Ezeudu adds versatility to Kansas City's offensive line depth.
- 2:31 PMCBS NFL — Giants-Chiefs trade grades: Kansas City adds OL depth piece for late-round draft pick, per report
"Kansas City needs interior OL depth, and New York was happy to provide it
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