Almost by default, Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Melvin Ingram has been the No. 1 storyline entering the team's Wild Card matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. As is well known by now, the Steelers signed Ingram in the offseason — only to trade him to the Chiefs for a sixth-round draft pick eight weeks later.
Understandably, onlookers have questioned the Steelers' thought process here. What if a playoff berth came down to the Chiefs or the Steelers? Worse, what if they played in the playoffs?
Well, that's happening.
Ingram's hostage days are over — and as the Chiefs' volunteer, he's thrived.