{"id":165091,"date":"2026-03-16T14:53:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=165091"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:53:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:53:46","slug":"chiefs-heartbreak-kansas-city-just-saw-a-three-time-super-bowl-champion-join-the-colts-after-the-team-declined-his-pay-cut-return-and-fans-are-reeling-from-the-sudden-loss-what-was-once-the-corners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=165091","title":{"rendered":"CHIEFS HEARTBREAK: Kansas City just saw a three-time Super Bowl champion join the Colts after the team declined his pay-cut return, and fans are reeling from the sudden loss. What was once the cornerstone of the offense is gone, leaving a void that hits deeper than stats and shaking Chiefs Kingdom to its core \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"351\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-img\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_345,w_2349,h_1321\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/GettyImages\/mmsport\/130\/01jn04dfa2d7t2r73pmf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"351\">Kansas City, MO. The\u00a0<span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/span>\u00a0have officially parted ways with one of the longtime defenders from their championship core, ending an era for a player who spent nearly his entire career helping build the franchise\u2019s recent dynasty.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"523\">The veteran defensive tackle had reportedly hoped to remain in Kansas City and was even willing to accept a reduced salary to stay with the organization that drafted him.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"673\">However, the Chiefs ultimately chose not to bring the veteran back in free agency, forcing him to explore opportunities elsewhere around the league.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"863\"><strong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"863\">Derrick Nnadi has agreed to terms with the\u00a0<span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Indianapolis Colts<\/span>\u00a0after the\u00a0<span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/span>\u00a0declined to re-sign the three-time Super Bowl champion.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1201\">Nnadi was originally selected by Kansas City in the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"954\">third round of the 2018 NFL Draft<\/strong>\u00a0and quickly became a reliable presence on the defensive line.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1201\">Over eight seasons with the Chiefs, he appeared in\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1111\">130 regular-season games and started 98<\/strong>, while also contributing in\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1166\">18 postseason contests<\/strong>\u00a0during the team\u2019s Super Bowl runs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1441\">Throughout Kansas City\u2019s dominant stretch in recent years, Nnadi played an important role in the interior defensive rotation, helping the team capture multiple championships and maintain one of the league\u2019s most physical defensive fronts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1636\">While his playing time and statistical production declined in recent seasons, the veteran remained a respected presence in the locker room and a dependable contributor along the defensive line.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1825\">During the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1664\">2025 season<\/strong>, Nnadi appeared in\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1696\">15 games<\/strong>, finishing with\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1759\">16 tackles and three quarterback pressures<\/strong>\u00a0while continuing to provide depth inside for the Chiefs\u2019 defense.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"2082\">Now in Indianapolis, Nnadi brings valuable championship experience to a Colts defensive line anchored by\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1973\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">DeForest Buckner<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2019\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Grover Stewart<\/span><\/strong>, giving the team another experienced presence in the trenches.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2297\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For Kansas City, the move represents another emotional farewell from a roster that delivered multiple Super Bowl titles. 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