Ravens trade OT Diego Pounds to the Chiefs ahead of deadline
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Ravens have completed a trade sending offensive tackle Diego Pounds to the Chiefs, just before the deadline for NFL teams to finalize their 53-man rosters. Pounds, who went undrafted out of Ole Miss, signed with the Ravens this year after starting 24 games at left tackle in college and spending time at North Carolina. The Chiefs currently list Josh Simmons and Jaylon Moore as their starting tackles, with Esa Pole and Kahlil Benson on the second string. Details regarding compensation for the Ravens have not been disclosed.
- •Trade announced on August 29, 2026
- •Diego Pounds signed with Ravens after going undrafted
- •Pounds started 24 games in college
- •Chiefs' tackle depth chart includes Simmons and Moore
- •Compensation for Ravens not disclosed
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Scouting report: Chiefs trade for rookie OT Diego Pounds
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Chiefs make another trade amid potential concern about Josh Simmons before start of NFL season
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs will acquire rookie OL Diego Pounds in a trade with the Ravens
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens agree to trade OT Diego Pounds to the Chiefs
"The Kansas City Chiefs acquired OT Diego Pounds from the Baltimore Ravens days after acquiring OL Josh Ezeudu from the New York Giants. The Chiefs are looking to reinforce their O-Line after watching their roster on the field over training camp and through preseason.
"The Kansas City Chiefs addressed depth along their offensive line by trading with the Baltimore Ravens for Diego Pounds. Here's his scouting report.
"According to multiple reports, the Kansas City Chiefs will acquire offensive lineman Diego Pounds in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens | @EdEastonJr
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 2:00 PMScouting report: Chiefs trade for rookie OT Diego Pounds
The Kansas City Chiefs addressed depth along their offensive line by trading with the Baltimore Ravens for Diego Pounds. Here's his scouting report.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:30 AMChiefs make another trade amid potential concern about Josh Simmons before start of NFL season
The Kansas City Chiefs acquired OT Diego Pounds from the Baltimore Ravens days after acquiring OL Josh Ezeudu from the New York Giants. The Chiefs are looking to reinforce their O-Line after watching their roster on the field over training camp and through preseason.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 10:02 PMChiefs will acquire rookie OL Diego Pounds in a trade with the Ravens
According to multiple reports, the Kansas City Chiefs will acquire offensive lineman Diego Pounds in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens | @EdEastonJr
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 9:43 PMRavens agree to trade OT Diego Pounds to the Chiefs
The Ravens and Chiefs have agreed to a trade ahead of Sunday's deadline for teams to set their initial 53-man rosters.
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