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Chiefs trade for guard Joshua Ezeudu from Giants

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Chiefs trade for guard Joshua Ezeudu from Giants

Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs acquired offensive guard Joshua Ezeudu from the New York Giants on August 25, 2026, in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2028 NFL Draft. Ezeudu, who missed the entire 2025 season due to a calf injury, has played 33 games with 10 starts since being drafted in the third round in 2022. The Chiefs aim to enhance their offensive line depth ahead of mandatory roster cuts. Kansas City plans to make a corresponding move to accommodate Ezeudu on their 90-man roster.

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Status Watch

•Ezeudu has experience at both left guard and left tackle.
•The Giants selected Ezeudu 67th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft.
•Kansas City currently has 15 offensive linemen on their roster.
•Ezeudu previously served as a backup to Jermaine Eluemunor.
•Mandatory roster cuts are due in the coming days.

Latest Updates

1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Giants deal another offensive lineman, sending Josh Ezeudu to Kansas City Chiefs
1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Chiefs trade for veteran OL ahead of preseason finale vs. Seahawks
1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Chiefs trade 7th-round pick for Giants OL Josh Ezeudu
1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Giants trade OG Joshua Ezeudu to the Chiefs
12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Chiefs to acquire guard Joshua Ezeudu via trade with Giants

What they're saying

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The Kansas City Chiefs traded a seventh-round pick to the New York Giants in exchange for veteran offensive lineman Josh Ezeudu on Tuesday, August 25.
— Yahoo Sports