Even at his age, Williams is too talented of a left tackle to not pursue. The Chiefs are in an advantageous position, too, as Williams is most interested in playing for a contender at the end of his impressive 10-year career. As a Pro Bowler last season, he finished fourth among tackles in ESPN’s pass-block win rate.
Another reason Williams can fill a need for the Chiefs is because of the season-ending injuries that tackles Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz sustained. Fisher, 30, sustained a torn left Achilles tendon late in the AFC Championship Game, and his rehab could continue into next season. If Fisher is released, the Chiefs save $11.9 million in cap space with a $3.1 million cap hit. Schwartz, 31, missed most of last season with a nagging back injury. The Chiefs would save $6 million while taking a $3.7 million cap hit if Schwartz is released.