The Kansas City Chiefs have Patrick Mahomes to thank for their free agency signings this offseason.
On Monday, the Chiefs agreed to a two-year, $30 million contract with offensive tackle Jaylon Moore. He spent the first four seasons of his career with the San Francisco 49ers. They also signed running back Elijah Mitchell in hopes of revitalizing their backfield.
The Chiefs continued their “spending spree” on Tuesday by agreeing to terms on a two-year, $20 million contract with veteran cornerback Kristian Fulton. He should form a nice duo with Trent McDuffie.
Coming into free agency, the Chiefs were towards the bottom half of the league in cap space.
So, how are the Chiefs affording their free agents? They worked out simple restructures to Chris Jones and Patrick Mahomes’ contracts to free up $49.4 million in cap space. That has Kansas City fans convinced that at least one major move is on the way.
“A big name coming,” one fan wrote on X.
Another fan asked, “Who are they gonna get?”
“Chiefs aren’t done… Veach has his apron on, ready to cook,” a third fan commented.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 09: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on during warmups prior to Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Mahomes agreed to a 10-year, $450,000 contract with the Chiefs several years ago. While that deal may seem expensive, it’s actually a bargain for the team given the current quarterback market. It also gives the front office the flexibility to constantly manipulate his cap hit for each given season.
This Wednesday’s restructure is further proof that Mahomes’ current contract with the Chiefs is somewhat of a cheat code.
Do you think the Chiefs will make a huge splash this week now that general manager Brett Veach has more money to spend?
