Derrick Nnadi returned to the Kansas City Chiefs after a Jets trade, a reunion built on business and brotherhood in the locker room. He spoke with a calm focus about coming back, the surprise of the swap, and the challenge of re-acclimating to KC’s defense. The move bolsters the interior alongside Chris Jones, bolstering run defense and interior pressure as the Chiefs roll into a season with a revamped frontline. The number switch to 92 and the warm reception from teammates punctuate a fresh-start vibe for a front that aims to elevate their fantasy-friendly ceiling this fall.

His return matters for fantasyDLs because it solidifies the Chiefs’ interior, allowing Jones and the line to attack more freely. KC’s front can lean on multiple look packages in run-heavy games and still pressure the quarterback, which could translate to more sack opportunities and improved tackle counts for both Nnadi and Jones. The Jets stint is a footnote to a bigger picture: a stronger Chiefs defense that projects to a steadier fantasy floor this season.