Chiefs' ex-Pro Bowl QB hints at interest in a comeback after Mahomes, Minshew injuries

The Kansas City Chiefs are pretty much out of quarterbacks.

Patrick Mahomes is out with a torn ACL. Gardner Minshew is out with a knee injury, too.

They've still got Chris Oladokun, and they just signed Shane Buechele.

But what if they could bring back an old friend?

The Philip Rivers comeback for the Colts has other retired QBs considering comebacks, at least in jest.

It's not clear at all whether this is for real or just playing along, but Matt Cassel says he's available.

The one-time Chiefs Pro Bowl QB posted this on X on Sunday night:

Seeing a lot people mentioning me going to the Chiefs. Arm’s loose. Phone line’s open.

MORE: The Giants, the Raiders, the NFL Draft order and the Disgrace of Gijo

Cassel hasn't played in the NFL since appearing in two games off the bench for the Detroit Lions in 2018.

He has played 107 NFL games overall from 2005-18, starting 81, with a 36-45 record as a starter.

Cassel threw 104 touchdowns compared to 82 interceptions in his NFL career.

In his Pro Bowl season with the Chiefs in 2010, he threw 27 TDs compared to 7 INTs.

Cassel is 43 years old now, a year younger than Rivers.

Never say never.

More NFL news:

• Harold Fannin sets Browns franchise record, celebrates with 6-7
• Sean McDermott took his glasses off, and the Bills can't stop winning
• We now know why DK Metcalf wasn't ejected for shoving a fan
• An absolutely crazy ending to the Steelers-Lions game
• The guy who Saquon hurdled just had his own cool hurdle
• Travis Kelce has joined Jerry Rice in NFL history