Chiefs continue to learn about trade for Earl Thomas

The Dallas Cowboys were often tied up for Seattle Seahawks Earl Thomas, but the Kansas City Chiefs appeared in many reports Sunday morning as a potential trading partner.

A day later, Chiefs Chief of Staff Andy Reid took a moment at his press conference to determine if the team would consider moving in season to help the team. .

Reid did not specifically mention Thomas's name – a good thing when one considers that security is still under contract with the Seahawks – but the head coach has downplayed the reports that leaders have been involved in trade negotiations.

"Right now, we have nothing and it is not where we are," Reid told the press on Monday, via the Chiefs' official website. "I know the rumor exists, but it's not where we are."

Nevertheless, there is perhaps more in the Thomas reports than Reid can publicly disclose.

A team source told NFL.com's Jeffri Chadiha on Monday that the Chiefs were still inquiring about the deal for Thomas, but admitted it would be difficult to withdraw. The source said the interest for Thomas is not related to Eric Berry's health concerns.

Berry had a heel injury that prevented him from training since the beginning of August and he also returned from a broken Achilles tendon in 2017.

The leaders hope that Berry, who has shown positive signs during the rehabilitation process, will be able to resume field work this week, Chadiha reported. Chadiha added that the more realistic expectation is that Berry could come back on time when the Chiefs host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Arrowhead Stadium at Week 5.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs' interest in Thomas makes sense when you consider that the team is also losing ground with Daniel Sorensen, who was injured in the knee and leg at the beginning of training camp.

Without Berry and Sorensen in the lineup, the Chiefs brought Ron Parker back to line up with Eric Murray at the starting positions.

Thomas, three All-Pro selections, would give an immediate boost and help the Chiefs' defense improve his current standings at the bottom of the league.