Chiefs reveal Week 12 injury status of LG Kingsley Suamataia vs Colts.
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Kansas City Chiefs left guard Kingsley Suamataia.
The Kansas City Chiefs had a disappointing season as a whole in 2025, but there were a handful of positive developments.
Among them was the progress of their offensive line. Although he missed nine games due to injuries and personal matters, it appears the Chiefs have their franchise left tackle in 2025 first-round draft pick Josh Simmons.
They already have center Creed Humphrey and right guard Trey Smith locked up to long-term contracts, and Kingsley Suamataia made big strides last season playing left guard after beginning his career as a left tackle in 2024. For that, Suamataia earned himself some significant extra money.
Kansas City Chiefs OG Kingsley Suamataia Ranks 19th in NFL in 2025 Performance-Based Pay
Suamataia earned a rounded total of $1,067,367 million in performance-based bay for the 2025 season, more than doubling his base pay of $1,086,887. Here is how performance-based pay is determined, via NFL.com:
“Under the Performance-Based Pay program, a fund is created and used as a supplemental form of player compensation based upon a comparison of playing time to salary. Players become eligible to receive a bonus distribution in any regular season in which they play at least one official down. In general, players with higher playtime percentages and lower salaries benefit most from the pool.”
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NFL players will receive more than $542 million in Performance-Based Pay for their performance during the 2025 season. The Performance-Based Pay program is a collectively bargained benefit that compensates all players based upon their playing time and salary levels. Top 25 here
The Chiefs selected Suamataia in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. They immediately committed to him as their left tackle, hoping that he would solidify the position for the future. Unfortunately, Suamataia was not a fit. He struggled mightily during his first two starts of his rookie season, resulting in getting benched.
In Week 18 of the 2024 season in which Kansas City rested its starters in preparation for the playoffs, Suamataia got the start. He played well against a vaunted Denver Broncos pass rush, leading to the Chiefs deciding to trade All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney and commit to Suamataia at the position.
That was certainly a risky move, but it paid off in a big way as the Chiefs were able to get younger and cheaper without a dramatic drop off of play. Suamataia has two years left on his contract, and could earn a long-term extension if he continues to play well. Kansas City has four of its five offensive line spots secured, with right tackle being the only question mark moving forward.
Chiefs DB Chamarri Conner Ranks 9th in NFL in 2025 Performance-Based Pay
Chiefs nickel DB Chamarri Conner earned early starter reps at training camp.
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Conner earned a rounded total of $1,150,312 million in performance-based bay for the 2025 season, also more than doubling his base pay of $1,030,000. This may come to a surprise to some, as Conner’s struggles have been more at the forefront than his success. Last season he recorded 117 total tackles, one interception, two passes defended, and two sacks in 17 games.
Although listed as a safety, Conner has often played nickel cornerback throughout his three-year tenure in Kansas City. That is where the majority of his struggles have occurred. When he is able to play safety, Conner has been effective. Perhaps the addition of nickel corner Kader Kohou will allow Conner to focus on playing safety exclusivley. Conner has one year remaining on his contract with the Chiefs.