Free agency in the NFL is underway and all teams have started spending as if it were a video game career mode with infinite money. For now, the Chiefs are showing caution and patience
And it is not easy for them, they are $3.271 billion over the salary cap, according to some reports. That might explain how careful Kansas City is. If they are looking to make a move they will have to come up with some maneuver to solve it in the best way possible
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However, as time goes by, the pressure will come from their loyal followers, they only have a couple of days and they need to hurry.
The truth is that the outlook is complicated, but they will have to come up with something, but they are forced to look for someone with experience behind Patrick Mahomes. Several of those on the list would fit perfectly, but they will have to be patient while the management solves everything that is in their hands
What are Kansas City’s plans in free agency?
The Kansas City Chiefs could touch Patrick Mahomes’ contract, where they could save up to $15.2 million in salary cap space, which is an alternative that would be on the table
Reconstruction can be easy, in the sense that it can be divided into certain categories, there should be no problems in generating it in this way
Another player who could have his contract touched up is Travis Kelce, who decided to continue his career and that is excellent news for Kansas City
If they make adjustments to his contract with bonuses, they could free up $6.4 million in salary cap space by 2025, without a big option and it could be the most viable.
Who could arrive?
Justin Reid, a key Chiefs safety and free agent, stood out in 2024 for his versatility. He could exceed $10.5 million annually, leaving a gap if he leaves.
Other alternatives could be Jaden Hicks, who is promising but inexperienced, or Bryan Cook, who disappointed and does not inspire much confidence. The Chiefs could sign Justin Simmons, a 2023 Pro Bowler, as a bargain if Brett Veach waits and offers a short, cheap contract with the promise of a Super Bowl
Ronnie Stanley could be the perfect key to their defensive problems, his injury history is a concern, but he could fit in Kansas City.
