Cornerback Kendall Fuller was initially in a state of denial on social media after hearing he'd been traded (along with a third-round pick) to the Kansas City Chiefs for quarterback Alex Smith. However, after speaking with several Redskins coaches and team president Bruce Allen, Fuller quickly understood that it wasn't Washington's idea to include him in the deal.
"It wasn't too bad," Fuller said on a podcast with ESPN's Adam Schefter. "It wasn't like, 'Oh, the Redskins, they were looking to get rid of me.' They just saw this as the guy they needed to bring in. The Chiefs were bringing it to them like, 'If you want this guy, you have to give up Kendall Fuller.' All of them were upset that I had to go. It wasn't like they were trying to kick me out the door. It was a little emotional."
The trade becomes official March 14, the beginning of the new league year.
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Originally a third-round pick of the Redskins in 2016, Fuller has 75 combined tackles, one forced fumble, and four interceptions in 29 games played. He graded as Pro Football Focus’ No. 5 cornerback in just his second year in the league.
Fuller has since turned his attention to the Chiefs, and said he's excited to join the back-to-back AFC West champions.
"Really, just the success they've had the last couple years," he said. "They went to the playoffs four of the last five years. Just watching them defensively, the front seven they have. … I know they have a really young quarterback they're excited in. I’m excited to work with those boys and compete and help us win a championship."
- With h/t to ESPN
