Chiefs acquire offensive linemen Joshua Ezeudu and Diego Pounds via trades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs added depth to their offensive line by completing two trades ahead of the NFL regular season. The team acquired Joshua Ezeudu from the New York Giants for a 2028 seventh-round draft pick and traded for Diego Pounds from the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a conditional 2028 sixth-round pick. These moves occur as the organization seeks to bolster its line following a lingering back injury to Josh Simmons, who has been sidelined for nearly two weeks. Ezeudu, a former top-100 selection, provides experience at both guard and tackle, while Pounds joins the roster after appearing as a depth player for Baltimore during training camp. The team faces a deadline to trim its roster to 53 players by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
- •The Chiefs traded for Joshua Ezeudu from the New York Giants.
- •The team acquired Diego Pounds from the Baltimore Ravens.
- •Josh Simmons remains sidelined with a back injury.
- •Kansas City must reduce its roster to 53 players by Sunday, August 30, 2026.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs Analysis: What to make of the two trades for offensive linemen
"Breaking down Kansas City’s trades to bolster the offensive line ahead of the regular season.
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