Kansas City Chiefs rookie offensive lineman Lucas Niang is opting out of the 2020 NFL season, according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
#Chiefs rookie tackle Lucas Niang is opting out of the 2020 season, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 6, 2020
The Chiefs viewed the 21-year-old as a potential short-term and long-term solution along the line. Niang played tackle at TCU, but Chiefs general manager Brett Veach noted shortly after the draft that the team could opt to play him at guard as he works to becoming an NFL tackle.