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With Rice's status up in the air, Chiefs could be forced to pick a wide receiver early in NFL draft

Apr. 18, 2024 14:43 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs general manager Brett Veach tends to stick with the well-worn mantra of taking the “best player available” when the NFL draft rolls around. However he also is willing to acknowledge that sometimes specific needs might make that a challenge. ...

Analysis: Eagles, Bucs, Packers and Commanders earn highest free agency grades; Cowboys get only F

Mar. 15, 2024 06:06 AM EDT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ NFL teams have spent hundreds of millions of dollars this week to add new players, re-sign their own and try to improve their chances of winning. ...

The Chiefs restructure Patrick Mahomes' contract for salary cap relief, AP source says

Mar. 13, 2024 16:13 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have restructured quarterback Patrick Mahomes' contract, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday, giving the Super Bowl champions some much-needed salary cap space. The person spoke to the AP on...

Chiefs and tight end Irv Smith Jr. agree to a 1-year deal, AP source says

Mar. 12, 2024 17:58 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs and Irv Smith Jr. agreed Tuesday on a one-year deal, giving quarterback Patrick Mahomes a veteran tight end behind Travis Kelce, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of...

Chiefs, All-Pro DT Chris Jones finalize 5-year, $158.75M deal with $95M guaranteed

Mar. 11, 2024 16:27 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs finalized a five-year, $158.75 million contract with Chris Jones on Monday, keeping the All-Pro tackle in the middle of their defensive line as they chase a record-setting third consecutive Super Bowl title. Jones will make $95 million...

Chiefs and DT Chris Jones agree to framework of 5-year deal that includes $95M in guarantees

Mar. 10, 2024 00:04 AM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and star Chris Jones have agreed to the framework of a five-year contract that includes $95 million guaranteed and keeps the All-Pro defensive tackle off the upcoming free-agent market, a person familiar with the deal told The...

Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley are among the star players set to test NFL free agency

Mar. 08, 2024 10:03 AM EST

Kirk Cousins will be a free agent for the first time since the Vikings gave him the first fully-guaranteed quarterback deal in the NFL. Baker Mayfield is expected to stay put in Tampa Bay. Russell Wilson has to make another move. Joe Flacco could find a new home, too. The quarterback...

Some of the biggest deals in NFL free agency could actually be re-signings

Mar. 07, 2024 15:26 PM EST

Chris Jones won't have to wait so long to cash in this year. The Kansas City Chiefs' star defensive tackle will be among the headliners when free agency opens next week and he could eclipse Aaron Donald's three-year, $96 million deal that made Donald the league's highest-paid...

Chiefs use franchise tag on cornerback L'Jarius Sneed as work on Chris Jones deal continues

Mar. 04, 2024 17:35 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed the franchise tag on L'Jarius Sneed on Monday, though it is uncertain whether that means one of the top cornerbacks due to hit free agency will remain with the Super Bowl champions next season. The Chiefs entered the offseason...

Kirk Cousins and Chris Jones head an NFL free agents list filled with star-quality players

Feb. 28, 2024 15:00 PM EST

Need a Pro Bowl quarterback, an All-Pro defensive lineman or a future Hall of Fame wide receiver? NFL teams could find one of these guys and plenty more star-quality players when the free agency period begins on March 13. Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones and Mike Evans are among the best...