The Kansas City Chiefs have demonstrated apparent aggression early this offseason in the free-agent market, and they have reportedly tweaked two of their stars' contracts to facilitate their moves.
According to a Wednesday morning report from Field Yates of ESPN, the Chiefs have restructured the contracts of defensive tackle Chris Jones and quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
The reworks reportedly will save Kansas City $49.4 million against the salary cap in 2025.
As noted by Yates, the Chiefs' early free-agent agreements include cornerback Kristian Fulton and offensive lineman Jaylon Moore. Kansas City also has reportedly scooped up ex-San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell.
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
The Chiefs are in the process of a minor retool after a 40–22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX—though "retool" may be a stretch given Kansas City's sterling 15–2 regular season record.
If the team is able to procure a bonafide impact free agent, it will seemingly have Jones and Mahomes to thank.