Chiefs News 4/28: Chiefs had backup plan if trade-up fell through

Key Points:

• The Kansas City Chiefs traded up in the draft to secure cornerback Mansoor Delane, prioritizing him over other prospects like Caleb Downs and Jordyn Tyson due to injury concerns and team needs.
• The Chiefs’ draft strategy was influenced by the early selection of other players and injury updates, particularly the decline in Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy’s draft stock, prompting them to act decisively to acquire Delane.
• The Dallas Cowboys signed veteran receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to add depth amid uncertainty around George Pickens, with Valdes-Scantling offering field-stretching ability despite recent career lows.
• Buffalo Bills’ GM Brandon Beane affirmed the team’s commitment to wide receiver Keon Coleman, rejecting trade offers and expressing confidence in Coleman’s potential for the 2026 season.
• New Orleans Saints veteran player Jordan acknowledged the possibility his time with the team may be ending following new defensive acquisitions, while Giants legend Lawrence Taylor remains hospitalized with a non-life-threatening stomach issue.