A big reworking of the checkbook in Kansas City

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The Chiefs have opened up a major chunk of cap space ahead of Wednesday afternoon's start to the new league year.

The Kansas City Chiefs have restructured the contracts of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive tackle Chris Jones to clear up $49.446 million in cap space, according to ESPN’s Field Yates.

The Chiefs have restructured the contracts of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive tackle Chris Jones, freeing up $49.446 million in salary cap space, a source told ESPN's Field Yates on Wednesday.

The Kansas City Chiefs have been fairly quiet in NFL free agency this offseason. They let wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins leave and join another Super Bowl contender in the Baltimore Ravens, but they did sign depth players such as offensive lineman Jaylon Moore and running back Elijah Mitchell.

The Kansas City Chiefs are ready to go on a revenge tour during the 2025 season. Kansas City got blown out by Philadelphia in Super Bowl 59. Now the Chiefs have plenty of hard work to do to repair the roster ahead of another deep playoff push this fall.

The Kansas City Chiefs recognized their need for help on both sides of the ball and took steps in the free agency "tampering period'' to acquire that help. But now they have to pay for it. Two of the biggest blinking lights on general manager Brett Veach's dashboard were in the offensive line and and at cornerback.

The Kansas City Chiefs made a two-pronged move involving Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones accounting for about $50 million in NFL free agency.

Kansas City Chiefs restructure contracts of Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones to free up cap space for new players