Redskins’ Kendall Fuller traded to Kansas City, reacts on Twitter
Jan 31, 2018, 12:11 PM
Washington Redskins cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) lines up against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Social media has truly become the source for just about any news happening around the world, and Tuesday was no exception.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news on Twitter Tuesday of the Kansas City Chiefs agreement to send quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins for a third-round pick and cornerback Kendall Fuller.
However, shortly after his initial tweet, Schefter updated his report, saying that the player the Redskins were sending to the Chiefs was still “unidentified.”
Trade term update: Washington is sending KC a third-round pick and an unidentified player for QB Alex Smith, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 31, 2018
Meanwhile, like others, Fuller followed the reports, at one point discrediting it by saying that he wasn’t the player traded.
Nahh its not me.. I don’t thinkk
Lol im on here tryna find out just like yaa 👀
— Kendall Fuller (@KeFu11er) January 31, 2018
Mannnnn im safe! I ain’t get traded
— Kendall Fuller (@KeFu11er) January 31, 2018
But, the power of social media struck again, as Schefter again updated the report revealing that it was, in fact, Fuller who was apart of the deal for Smith.
CB Kendall Fuller is the player that made the trade for Alex Smith possible. Chiefs view Fuller as a bonafide starter, to go along with the third-round pick they’re getting.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 31, 2018
Now with confirmation that he will be joining the Chiefs, Fuller handled it as well as anyone, making fun of the situation that kept him on his toes Tuesday night.
Me on Twitter after tweeting all that then finding out i got traded! 😂 pic.twitter.com/YHhCzzcsZj
— Kendall Fuller (@KeFu11er) January 31, 2018
A product of Virginia Tech, Fuller was drafted in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Redskins. As a rookie, Fuller appeared in 13 games, recording 32 solo tackles.
He followed up his rookie campaign with 43 tackles and 4 interceptions in 16 games.
Now, the 22-year-old will join the Chiefs’ defense to play alongside cornerback Marcus Peters and safety Eric Berry.
On a more serious note i cant wait to get to Kansas City! Im excited to be a Chief!!
— Kendall Fuller (@KeFu11er) January 31, 2018
