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A month ago, the Kansas City Chiefs’ second era with quarterback Patrick Mahomes ended.
When the Chiefs finished their 2024 season with an embarrassing loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, their pursuit of an unprecedented third consecutive championship was denied and a sizable number of players performed their final snap in a Chiefs uniform. The first era with Mahomes ended in March 2022 when general manager Brett Veach and coach Andy Reid traded receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins for five draft picks. This offseason has the potential to be seismic, with March bringing the first moves of the Chiefs’ next era.
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The leaders of the franchise — club owner Clark Hunt, Reid and Veach — will once again have to make difficult decisions to sustain the team’s success. Observing and analyzing the newcomers the Chiefs target and acquire in free agency should be rather intriguing, both regarding the upcoming season and how those veterans can better shape the team’s plan for the upcoming draft.
This tracker will be updated as roster moves are made, so check back often.
Chiefs additions
P Matt Araiza (re-signed): One-year deal
LB Nick Bolton (re-signed): Three-year, $45 million deal ($30 million guaranteed)
WR Marquise Brown (re-signed): One-year deal
G Mike Caliendo (re-signed): One-year deal
S Mike Edwards (free agent): One-year deal
CB Kristian Fulton (free agent): Two-year, $20 million deal ($15 million guaranteed)
RB Kareem Hunt (re-signed): One-year deal worth up to $2.5 million
QB Gardner Minshew (free agent): One-year deal
RB Elijah Mitchell (free agent): One-year deal worth up to $3.5 million
OT Jaylon Moore (free agent): Two-year deal worth $30 million ($21.2 million guaranteed)
DE Charles Omenihu (re-signed): One-year deal worth up to $7 million
DT Mike Pennel (re-signed): One-year deal
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (re-signed): One-year deal
DL Jerry Tillery (free agent): One-year deal
LS James Winchester (re-signed): One-year, $1.65 million guaranteed deal
OT D.J. Humphries (No. 145)
Chiefs reunite with S Mike Edwards
April 3: Edwards, a six-year veteran, agreed to rejoin the Chiefs on a one-year deal. Edwards is expected to earn just over the veteran minimum ($1.255 million). A year ago, the Chiefs weren’t able to retain Edwards, who joined the Buffalo Bills on a one-year deal. But Edwards never found a concrete role with the Bills, appearing in just three games before being released. He played five games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers late last season, including two starts.
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In returning to the Chiefs, Edwards will try to accomplish what he did in 2023 as a valuable rotational defender who helped the team win Super Bowl LVIII. The Chiefs will be thrilled if Edwards can produce similar production — 17 games played, 51 tackles, two fumble recoveries, one interception, one sack, five pass breakups and a touchdown. With Edwards’ return, the Chiefs have five safeties on their roster ahead of the NFL Draft — Bryan Cook, Jaden Hicks, Chamarri Conner and Deon Bush.
Chiefs re-sign DT Mike Pennel for another year
March 24: Pennel, an 11-year veteran, signed a one-year contract Monday with the Chiefs, as they were able to retain their best interior run defender. Like last year, Pennel is expected to earn the veteran minimum ($1.255 million). In many ways, last season was a career year for Pennel, who produced a career-high three sacks, 25 tackles and a forced fumble. The Chiefs had one of the league’s best defenses against the run, as Pennel was a durable one-technique nose tackle next to pass rusher Chris Jones. Pennel should have a similar role in 2025. He expected to split snaps with fellow defensive tackle Jerry Tillery, who joined the Chiefs earlier this month on a one-year deal.
DE Charles Omenihu back on 1-year deal
March 20: The Chiefs and Omenihu agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $7 million, according to a league source. Omenihu played in nine games, including the postseason, this past season after returning from a torn ACL suffered in the previous season’s AFC Championship Game. Once Omenihu returned to the field, the Chiefs saw a boost in their pass rush, with defensive end George Karlaftis the biggest beneficiary. In 2025, Omenihu could be the starter opposite Karlaftis, which would be a first during his time with the Chiefs. The last time Omenihu played a full season was in 2022 with the San Francisco 49ers. Fully healthy again, Omenihu will hope to have a career year in 2025, surpassing the seven sacks and 11 quarterback hits he had in just 11 games in 2023.
WR Mecole Hardman heads to Green Bay
March 19: Hardman agreed to join the Green Bay Packers on a one-year deal, according to a league source. Hardman’s contract has not yet been entered into Over the Cap, but his deal should be similar to what he earned last season, which was $1.125 million. Hardman fell out of the Chiefs’ rotation of receivers midway through last season after the team acquired receiver DeAndre Hopkins before the trade deadline. Another reason Hardman wasn’t retained is that Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub wants to continue developing receiver Nikko Remigio as a returner next season.
DT Derrick Nnadi agrees to join the Jets
March 16: Nnadi, a seven-year veteran, agreed to join the Jets on a one-year deal. Nnadi is expected to earn close to the veteran minimum ($1.255 million). Before his departure, Nnadi was the last remaining member of the Chiefs’ 2018 draft class, the first class under Veach. Nnadi played in every game last season, but his role was significantly reduced. Other veterans, Tershawn Wharton and Mike Pennel, surpassed Nnadi on the depth chart. He finished last season with just 11 tackles.
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WR JuJu Smith-Schuster re-signs with Chiefs
March 15: Smith-Schuster and the Chiefs agreed to another one-year contract with him expected to earn at or just above the veteran minimum ($1.255 million). After being released by the Patriots in early August, Smith-Schuster rejoined the Chiefs a couple of weeks later, providing stability at receiver. In a win over the New Orleans Saints, Smith-Schuster had seven receptions for 130 yards. Smith-Schuster was impactful in the postseason, too, as he generated 60 yards in the Chiefs’ victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game. In essence, the Chiefs selected to re-sign Smith-Schuster, 28, over fellow veteran receivers DeAndre Hopkins (32) and Justin Watson (who will be 29 in April).
Chiefs add veteran DL Jerry Tillery
March 14: Tillery, 28, agreed to a one-year deal with the Chiefs. Tillery is expected to earn about $2.5 million. A former first-round pick in 2019, Tillery is expected to have an opportunity to play plenty of snaps next to pass rusher Chris Jones on the interior of the Chiefs’ defensive line. Last season, Tillery was a strong run defender for the Vikings, recording 28 tackles, three quarterback hits, two pass deflections and one forced fumble. Before this move, the Chiefs had only one player who could line up at defensive tackle: Jones. In certain situations, Tillery does offer the flexibility to play at the defensive end position, a versatility trait the Chiefs covet.
RB Kareem Hunt returning to K.C.
March 14: The Chiefs and running back Kareem Hunt agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $1.5 million in base salary and up to $2.5 million through incentives, according to a team source. Hunt started eight games for the Chiefs in 2024, leading the team in carries (200), rushing yards (728) and rushing touchdowns (seven).
Hunt, who turns 30 in August, is still an effective power back. On top of posting a career-high 55.5 percent success rate in 2024, six of Hunt’s seven rushing touchdowns came within 5 yards of the end zone. The Chiefs now have a better projected backfield than they had this time last year, with Pacheco as the starter, Hunt as the primary backup and Elijah Mitchell as the third-down back.
QB Gardner Minshew joins the Chiefs
March 13: Once again, Patrick Mahomes has a new backup. The Chiefs added veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew, who played for the Las Vegas Raiders last season. Minshew, 28, agreed to a one-year deal, according to a source. He could make close to the veteran’s minimum since the Raiders still owe him $3.2 million. The Raiders released Minshew on March 12 with a failed physical designation.
The Chiefs believe Minshew is an upgrade over Carson Wentz. Minshew, who began last season as the Raiders’ starter, recorded 2,013 passing yards, nine touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He suffered a season-ending broken collarbone in late November.
WR DeAndre Hopkins agrees to join Ravens
March 11: Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins agreed to join the Baltimore Ravens, one of the Chiefs’ top AFC rivals, on a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, according to a league source. Hopkins joined the Chiefs midway through last season via trade from the Tennessee Titans and made an immediate impact that helped the team secure the AFC’s No. 1 playoff seed, which included home-field advantage. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, Hopkins didn’t contribute much in the postseason, as he recorded just three receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown.
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S Justin Reid on his way to New Orleans
March 11: Safety Justin Reid agreed to terms on a three-year, $31.5 million deal, including $22.25 million guaranteed, to join the New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately for Reid, he wasn’t part of the Chiefs’ plans for the 2025 season. The good news for Reid is that he’s returning to his home state, where he’ll play alongside safety Tyrann Mathieu, the player he replaced on the Chiefs’ roster in 2022. Reid is one of the best free-agent signings that Veach has made since becoming the Chiefs’ general manager in 2017. In three years with the Chiefs, Reid started 59 of 61 possible games, including the postseason, and he recorded a combined 23 pass breakups, four sacks and three interceptions. Without Reid, the Chiefs will move forward with three young safeties in Byran Cook, Jaden Hicks and Chamarri Conner.
Chiefs add CB Kristian Fulton
March 11: The Chiefs added a veteran cornerback, agreeing to sign Kristian Fulton to a two-year contract, according to a league source. Fulton, 27, was the No. 8 cornerback in The Athletic’s NFL free-agency rankings and No. 69 overall. The Chiefs and Fulton agreed to a two-year contract worth $20 million, including $15 million guaranteed, according to a league source.
Entering the offseason, general manager Brett Veach and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo felt the team needed to acquire another quality cornerback to play alongside second-team All-Pro Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. Fulton gives Spagnuolo another cornerback who offers versatility and had the best season of his five-year career last year.
With Fulton and Watson projected to be on the perimeter, McDuffie can return to his natural position as the nickel defender, a role he excelled in during the 2023 season.
Long snapper James Winchester returning for Year 11
March 10: Winchester, the Chiefs’ oldest player at 35 years old, reportedly will return to the roster on a one-year, $1.65 million fully guaranteed contract. Similar to tight end Travis Kelce, the 2025 season could be the last of Winchester’s 10-year career. The Chiefs have never had issues with Winchester’s production, so re-signing him keeps the special teams’ trio, including kicker Harrison Butker and punter Matt Araiza, intact. Including postseason games, Winchester has played in all 189 games since he joined the Chiefs in 2015.
DT Tershawn Wharton to join Panthers
March 10: Wharton is heading to Carolina on a three-year, $45 million deal. Incentives could push the deal past $54 million. Last year, Wharton returned to the Chiefs on a one-year deal to be a part of the team’s pursuit for a three-peat and to improve his reputation in the league. Although the Chiefs fell short of their goal, Wharton had the best season of his five-year career. He generated 8 1/2 sacks, including the postseason. Wharton is projected to be a starter in Carolina, which he wasn’t in Kansas City. His new contract with the Panthers is another example of how he has overachieved since he entered the league in 2020 as an undrafted free agent.
WR Justin Watson heads to Houston
March 10: Watson was about as reliable a No. 4 receiver as you could have in the league. Watson joined the Chiefs in 2022, and his speed helped the team field one of the most potent offenses in the league. But since then, Watson’s contributions began to diminish as the Chiefs acquired younger players at the position with Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy. The Chiefs could select another receiver in this year’s draft, so re-signing Watson wasn’t one of Veach’s priorities. Similar to other veterans, Watson’s contributions helped the Chiefs reach three consecutive Super Bowls.
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Chiefs add depth to RB corps with Mitchell
March 10: The Chiefs agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $3.5 million with former 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell. Mitchell missed all of last season with a hamstring injury, so the Chiefs must feel confident that he is fully healthy and can be a nice role player in 2025. Mitchell could be a quality change-of-pace back for the Chiefs to complement starter Isiah Pacheco, who will also look to return to form after further recovering from the broken fibula in his right leg that he suffered early last season. Mitchell has nice speed and good hands, so his natural fit might be as a third-down back. It’s also possible that Veach creates competition at the position by re-signing Kareem Hunt and selecting a prospect early in the upcoming draft.
Patrick Mahomes gets a new left tackle
March 10: The Chiefs acquired their new left tackle, agreeing to a two-year contract worth more than $30 million with $21.2 million guaranteed with former 49ers offensive lineman Jaylon Moore, according to a league source. Moore, 27, was the No. 8 offensive tackle in The Athletic’s NFL free-agency rankings and No. 105 overall.
The Chiefs need to find a long-term solution at left tackle. This deal gives Moore, who played the past four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, the opportunity to prove he can be a reliable pass protector for Mahomes, who will be 30 years old in September.
The last step for the Chiefs on the offensive line is to sign right guard Trey Smith to a long-term deal.
Chiefs keep LB Nick Bolton
March 9: The Chiefs agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with linebacker Nick Bolton that includes $30 million guaranteed, per a league source. Bolton, 24, was the No. 29 overall free agent and the No. 3 linebacker in The Athletic’s free-agency rankings. Bolton, a key player in the middle of the Kansas City defense, has recorded more than 100 tackles in all but one of his four NFL seasons. He is the second major free agent the Chiefs kept off the market this month, along with guard Trey Smith, whom they placed the franchise tag on.
WR Marquise Brown re-signs with Chiefs
March 8: This was always the plan for both parties. Before his shoulder injury, Brown had an excellent training camp, as he was quickly able to build a strong connection with Mahomes. The Chiefs and Brown agreed to another one-year deal similar to the one they signed last spring. With Brown back on the roster, Mahomes will have the same top four passing options he had a year ago: Brown, tight end Travis Kelce and younger receivers Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy. The Chiefs hope Brown can be a reliable, productive player who can generate 800 yards or more.
Chiefs retain G Mike Caliendo
March 7: Even before free agency began, the Chiefs made an easy decision to place the exclusive-rights tender on Caliendo, who will enter his third season. Caliendo made major improvements last season and demonstrated he can be a reliable backup player, as he started three games in late December and was part of the Chiefs’ final offensive line group in the postseason once Joe Thuney, the All-Pro left guard, moved to left tackle. With Thuney traded to Chicago, Kingsley Suamataia, the 2024 second-round pick, is the projected starting left guard. Caliendo is expected to be the primary backup to Suamataia and Smith at right guard.
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P Matt Araiza will return
March 7: Another no-brainer decision for the Chiefs was to place the exclusive-rights tender on Araiza. A rookie last year, Araiza showed off his powerful leg, averaging 48.8 yards per punt. He was also pretty good as the holder for kicker Harrison Butker, a role he didn’t play often in college. The objective for Araiza as a sophomore is pretty simple: He must develop the necessary touch to become a Pro Bowl-caliber player. The Chiefs will be pleased in 2025 if Araiza exceeds the 25 punts that were downed inside the 20-yard line in 2024.
Chiefs trade All-Pro G Joe Thuney to Bears
March 5: The Chiefs knew they had to get younger — and more affordable — at one of their interior positions on the offensive line. Thuney was the oldest member of the Chiefs’ line, which for the past three years was known to have the best interior trio in the league alongside center Creed Humphrey and Smith. By trading Thuney to the Bears, the Chiefs cleared $16 million in cap space, according to Over the Cap. That should help them re-sign Smith to a multiyear extension, likely a four- or five-year deal. The Chiefs placed the franchise tag on Smith, a Pro Bowler who is 25 years old, to prevent him from reaching free agency.
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