Nick Allegretti’s gritty performance, playing through injury in Super Bowl LVIII, earned him legendary status in Kansas City Chiefs history. Travis Kelce recently praised Allegretti’s work in the trenches and said he was one of his favorite teammates.
The Chiefs’ offensive line depth was changed early in the offseason when the veteran decided to use free agency to exit ahead of the new season. Allegretti spoke with the team website about his decision to sign a multiyear deal with the Washington Commanders.
“I have a ton of respect for the guys in Kansas City,” said Allegretti. “I enjoyed my role there, but I think I had gotten to the point in my career where I wanted to come and be a starter in Week 1. That’s my goal coming to Washington.”
The 27-year-old was selected by Kansas City in the seventh round, with the 216th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Allegretti had spent his entire career with the Chiefs, primarily as a reserve offensive lineman. He stepped in for injured All-Pro Joe Thuney at guard, and the offense barely missed a beat during the postseason on its way to another Lombardi trophy.