Chiefs' Jaden Hicks is Making a Case for a Bigger Role in Kansas City

News ArticlePublishedAug 18, 2026 at 07:45 PM EDTThe Kansas City Chiefs are going to have a super different secondary when the real games kick off due to several offseason departures, and that could open the door for Jaden Hicks to take on a bigger role.If the preseason is any indication, Hicks is making a strong case for it. The former fourth-round pick was all over the field against the Rams, finishing with an 88.3 overall PFF grade across 33 snaps. His work in coverage was impressive, as Hicks posted a team-best 79.9 PFF coverage grade while allowing just two yards into his coverage.More sports: Steelers QB Will Howard Deserves More Praise for Preseason PerformanceHe didn't stop there. Hicks also avoided a missed tackle and posted a 72.8 PFF run-defense grade, giving Kansas City lots to