​Brady Christensen remains open to a potential return to Carolina, though a different destination could be on the horizon as he looks to continue his NFL career in 2026. The Kansas City Chiefs, dealing with a few glaring roster deficiencies, will rely on a sturdy and versatile offensive line to help them contend in the AFC this season. The most pressing question on their o-line is right tackle, where incumbent starter Jaylon Moore will battle undrafted free agent Khalil Benson, who just capped a national title run with Indiana. Depth is crucial across the five positions in a 17-game schedule, especially given how injuries can repeatedly disrupt line play.
Enter 29-year-old Brady Christensen, a five-year NFL veteran who spent his first chapters with the Carolina Panthers. Christensen has regained full health this summer and is now pursuing a new opportunity in 2026. Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports suggested the veteran as a potential depth piece for Kansas City because of his broad positional versatility and the Chiefs’ overall need along the line. Goldman noted that Christensen, a 6-foot-6, 300-pound blocker, was a third-round pick (70th overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft out of BYU and had earned All-American honors as a left tackle for the Cougars. Over the course of his NFL career, he has lined up at all five offensive line spots, appearing in 59 games from 2021 through 2025. That kind of versatility is valuable on the open market, and it could make Christensen a natural fit at guard in Kansas City, where the ability to shuffle linemen can help absorb injuries and performance dips across the unit.
Christensen has started 34 NFL contests, though injuries have shortened two of his last three seasons. In 2023, he played only one game after tearing a biceps muscle, missing the remainder of the year; he had started all 17 games the season before. Then in 2025, he sustained a torn Achilles after eight appearances and four starts. This offseason, Christensen emphasized his readiness and willingness to compete wherever needed. “My ideal situation is to go in and compete,” he told Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer this week. “I don’t care about what position I play; I feel comfortable everywhere now. So the ideal situation is just go and compete and find the field again. Being able to play on Sundays is my goal.”
With a need for interior depth in Kansas City, combined with questions about the right tackle starter and a rookie season in which Josh Simmons appeared in only eight games, Christensen’s familiarity with multiple line positions could be a valuable asset for a team aspiring to contend. His willingness to accept a flexible role and contribute where needed could make him an affordable option for a Chiefs squad looking to bolster its front five without breaking the bank. If he lands in Kansas City, Christensen would bring veteran savvy, positional malleability, and a track record of steady if uneven, availability when healthy, all of which could help shore up a line that remains a critical factor in the Chiefs’ continued title hopes.