{"id":32705,"date":"2025-03-13T03:40:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T03:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=32705"},"modified":"2025-03-13T03:40:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T03:40:12","slug":"breaking-nfl-fans-had-same-reaction-to-patrick-mahomes-contract-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=32705","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: NFL Fans Had Same Reaction To Patrick Mahomes&#8217; Contract Decision.."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0have\u00a0Patrick Mahomes\u00a0to thank for their free agency signings this offseason.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, the Chiefs agreed to a\u00a0two-year, $30 million contract with offensive tackle Jaylon Moore. He spent the first four seasons of his career with the\u00a0San Francisco 49ers. They also signed running back Elijah Mitchell in hopes of revitalizing their backfield.<\/p>\n<p>The Chiefs continued their &#8220;spending spree&#8221; 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.<\/p>\n<p>Coming into free agency, the Chiefs were towards the bottom half of the league in cap space.<\/p>\n<p>So, how are the Chiefs affording their free agents? They worked out simple restructures to Chris Jones and Patrick\u00a0Mahomes&#8217; 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.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A big name coming,&#8221; one fan wrote on X.<\/p>\n<p>Another fan asked, &#8220;Who are they gonna get?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Chiefs aren\u2019t done\u2026 Veach has his apron on, ready to cook,&#8221; a third fan commented.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/thespun.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEzMDQ3MjIyMjA2NjcwNDY0\/super-bowl-lix-kansas-city-chiefs-v-philadelphia-eagles.webp 380w, https:\/\/thespun.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEzMDQ3MjIyMjA2NjcwNDY0\/super-bowl-lix-kansas-city-chiefs-v-philadelphia-eagles.webp 620w, https:\/\/thespun.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEzMDQ3MjIyMjA2NjcwNDY0\/super-bowl-lix-kansas-city-chiefs-v-philadelphia-eagles.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/thespun.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEzMDQ3MjIyMjA2NjcwNDY0\/super-bowl-lix-kansas-city-chiefs-v-philadelphia-eagles.jpg 380w, https:\/\/thespun.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEzMDQ3MjIyMjA2NjcwNDY0\/super-bowl-lix-kansas-city-chiefs-v-philadelphia-eagles.jpg 620w, https:\/\/thespun.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEzMDQ3MjIyMjA2NjcwNDY0\/super-bowl-lix-kansas-city-chiefs-v-philadelphia-eagles.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/thespun.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjEzMDQ3MjIyMjA2NjcwNDY0\/super-bowl-lix-kansas-city-chiefs-v-philadelphia-eagles.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Mahomes warming up.\" width=\"4201\" height=\"2839\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thespun.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEzMDQ3MjIyMjA2NjcwNDY0\/super-bowl-lix-kansas-city-chiefs-v-philadelphia-eagles.jpg\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA &#8211; 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)<\/p>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\">Jamie Squire\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mahomes agreed to a 10-year, $450,000 contract with the Chiefs several years ago. While that deal may seem expensive, it&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>This Wednesday&#8217;s restructure is further proof that Mahomes&#8217; current contract with the Chiefs is somewhat of a cheat code.<\/p>\n<p>Do you think the Chiefs will make a huge splash this week now that general manager Brett Veach has more money to spend?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0have\u00a0Patrick Mahomes\u00a0to thank for their free agency signings this offseason. 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