Do Chiefs already have replacements for departing free agents on the roster?

A look at how the Kansas City Chiefs can mitigate free agent losses by relying on players currently on the roster.

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Stefen Wisniewski to Nick Allegretti

In theory, the Chiefs have plenty of options on the roster to replace Wisniewski, who is leaving to join the Pittsburgh Steelers. You could point to trade acquisition Martinas Rankin who is recovering from injury. You could point to a former winner of the Mack Lee Hill Award in Andrew Wylie, who Wisniewski replaced late in the season. For me, Nick Allegretti is the option that makes the most sense.

Wisniewski is known for his ability to play any interior offensive line position. While Allegretti has primarily been working as a backup center behind Austin Reiter, he has the ability to play both left and right guard as well. He showcased that ability during training camp and the preseason. Expect there to be some competition along the offensive line in 2020, and Allegretti will be firmly in that competition, looking to earn a role similar to that of Wisniewski.