Chiefs' left tackle decision in 2025 NFL free agency might lead to a new favorite for the left guard job in Kansas City
The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to sign a two-year deal with former San Francisco 49ers LT Jaylon Moore. This is a risky move for a relatively unproven option at the position, but it's hardly the type of commitment that guarantees a starting job. To the contrary, you can rest assured that Moore will be given every opportunity […]
The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to sign a two-year deal with former San Francisco 49ers LT Jaylon Moore.
This is a risky move for a relatively unproven option at the position, but it's hardly the type of commitment that guarantees a starting job. To the contrary, you can rest assured that Moore will be given every opportunity to earn that job in Kansas City. What exactly does this signing say about the position beside him, though?
The Chiefs have an opening at the left guard position after trading LG Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears. Second-year OL Kingsley Suamataia was expected to be the favorite for the job after finding a role as interior offensive line depth late in the 2024 NFL season. This signing, however, could lead to a new outcome for Kansas City. Moore is set to join a former college teammate who played beside him on the offensive line at Western Michigan.
Chiefs OG Mike Caliendo and new LT Jaylon Moore, former college teammates at Western Michigan
The Chiefs' decision to sign Moore reunites him with his former college teammate, Mike Caliendo. From 2018 to 2020, the pair played three seasons together, with Moore playing left tackle and Caliendo playing left guard for the Broncos.
Caliendo, during that span, allowed just 18 pressures and one sack.
Moore, during that span, allowed 22 pressures and seven sacks.
The pair helped lead Western Michigan to an 18-14 record over those three years.
Caliendo, of course, started six games (combined regular season and postseason) for Kansas City during the 2024 NFL season. He allowed 15 pressures and two sacks during those combined six games.
Moore started five games at left tackle (regular season) for the 49ers during the 2024 NFL season, allowing 10 total pressures and one sack.
It remains to be seen if Moore and Caliendo will earn the starting jobs in Kansas City in 2025. The familiarity these two players share gives Caliendo an advantage that other options won't have heading into the 2025 NFL offseason.
