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Report: Chiefs restructure Jones, Mahomes’ contracts to free up $49M cap space

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Two major players for the Kansas City Chiefs are looking at adjusted contracts as the team works to fit new players on the roster.

According to NFL insider Field Yates, the contracts of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive tackle Chris Jones were restructured to free up $49.446M in cap space for the team.

The specifics of the reported restructuring were not shared, but it gives the team what it needs to sign left tackle Jaylon Moore and cornerback Kristian Fulton.

Moore was signed to a two-year deal estimated at $30 million while Fulton was signed onto a two-year, $20 million contract.

The Chiefs have restructured the contracts of QB Patrick Mahomes and DT Chris Jones, creating $49.446M in 2025 cap space.

The space (plus more) needed for Kansas City to sign their early free agents, including LT Jaylon Moore and CB Kristian Fulton. pic.twitter.com/iQC3kCfSt7

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 12, 2025

Hollywood Brown, Nick Bolton, Trey Smith, Elijah Mitchell and James Winchester are among other new and returning signers ahead of the 2025 season.

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