As the dust settles around the Kansas City Chiefs’ 53-man roster, one position with a surprising stockpile is defensive tackle.
The Chiefs enter the regular season with five players at the position, a jolting number considering the maximum number of players ever on the field at one time is likely just two.
Here are the players currently listed as defensive tackles.
- Chris Jones, starter
- Derrick Nnadi, starter
- Xavier Williams
- Khalen Saunders
- Joey Ivie
There were no questions about Jones and Nnadi making the roster. It is widely known that Jones, a second-team All Pro in 2018, is in the final year of his rookie deal.