The Jacksonville Jaguars must figure out the future of running back Travis Etienne this offseason.

Etienne is set to hit free agency in the spring, and though he has posted three 1,000-yard rushing seasons in his first four years, the Jaguars may not want to commit to him on a long-term contract.

As a result, Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay predicts Etienne will leave Jacksonville in free agency and sign with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Here is what Kay said about Etienne’s potential fit in Kansas City:

“With the superstar signal-caller now working his way back from a major knee injury, the Chiefs must bring in an upper-echelon back who can shoulder a large chunk of the offensive load in 2025. Etienne fits the bill as a do-it-all playmaker who can give this flailing backfield a much-needed shot in the arm.”

It’s hard not to get excited about a potential Etienne pairing with Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes on the Chiefs.

The Clemson product’s dynamic and versatile skill set would be a perfect fit for Reid’s offense, as Etienne can impact the game on the ground and through the air.

Etienne tallied a career-high six receiving touchdowns in 2025, and nearly had 1,400 scrimmage yards for the third time. The 27-year-old would be the ideal starting running back in Kansas City’s offense.

The Chiefs are in a horrible cap situation heading into the offseason, as the franchise is slated to be $62 million under the cap.

However, Kansas City should be able to create a ton of cap room by restructuring contracts and making cuts.

Etienne isn’t expected to land a lucrative deal in free agency, as Spotrac projects the veteran running back will receive a contract worth around $7 million annually.

If the Chiefs can find enough money to sign Etienne, it should be a no-brainer move from general manager Brett Veach. Kansas City must support Mahomes with as much talent as possible, and adding Etienne to the offense would immediately bolster a major position of need on the unit.