Another two-time Super Bowl champion from the Kansas City Chiefs leaves the team. Numerous reports indicate that free-agent defenseman Khalen Saunders intends to sign with the New Orleans Saints. The news that the big man with an even bigger personality is leaving the Chiefs was first broken by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The length and terms of the 26-year-old defenseman’s contract have not been publicly disclosed by Saunders’ agent. Saunders was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round, 84th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft. The athletic, 300-pound player had his best season with the Chiefs in 2022. After a rocky start to his career, largely due to numerous injuries, the boisterous Saunders was a surprise climb up the Kansas City defensive line. Saunders amassed 3.5 sacks as a defensive tackle last season and served as a disruptive force in the running game. The St. Louis native’s career year came at the perfect time to give the young NFL veteran free reign. Many Chiefs fans will remember Saunders for his authentic and colorful interviews and lively Twitter presence. While the Chiefs have brought in several new faces in free agency so far, Saunders isn’t the only two-time champion bidding farewell to Kansas City in 2023.
KANSAS CITY, Mon. —
Another two-time Super Bowl champion from the Kansas City Chiefs leaves the team.
Numerous reports indicate that free-agent defenseman Khalen Saunders intends to sign with the New Orleans Saints.
The news that the big man with an even bigger personality is leaving the Chiefs was first broken by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
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The length and terms of the 26-year-old defenseman’s contract have not been publicly disclosed by Saunders’ agent.
Saunders was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round, 84th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
The athletic, 300-pound player had his best season with the Chiefs in 2022. After a rocky start to his career, largely due to numerous injuries, the boisterous Saunders was a surprise climb up the Kansas City defensive line.
Saunders amassed 3.5 sacks as a defensive tackle last season and served as a disruptive force in the running game.
The St. Louis native’s career year came at the perfect time to give the young NFL veteran free reign.
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transparent moment. Coming from WIU, I had fans but not like the Kingdom fans. Sometimes I let my frustration with my own problems and hurts cloud the support I get from all of you.
So for everyone who says in my tweets, “What about the supporters?”
This is for all of you. I see you ❤️????
— Binky 2 times (@khalenNOTkaylen) March 14, 2023
Many Chiefs fans will remember Saunders for his authentic and colorful interviews and lively Twitter presence.
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The craziest thing is, some people might think I think I’ve “arrived”.
I still think I’m 2 years behind schedule.
Really grateful for the opportunity to grow. I can promise this is just the beginning. #Chiefdom❤️???? pic.twitter.com/A6T1bdPEW6— Binky 2 times (@khalenNOTkaylen) February 21, 2023
While the Chiefs have brought in several new faces during free agency so far, Saunders isn’t the only two-time champion bidding farewell to Kansas City in 2023.
Other notable departures include defensive leader Frank Clark and the team’s starting right tackle Andrew Wylie.
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