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The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for both possible outcomes with Travis Kelce, who at 36 will be an unrestricted free agent this year. GM Brett Veach and coach Andy Reid say they’ve kept open dialogue with Kelce and his reps and will move forward with a plan regardless of whether he returns or departs, with a decision likely coming before the March 9 tampering window and a new contract expected if he stays for a 14th season.
With Eagles coach Nick Sirianni not guaranteeing A.J. Brown’s 2026 status and a looming $29 million due plus $40 million in dead money, a trade could be on the table. Sports Illustrated outlines four plausible landing spots for Brown—Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, and New England Patriots—where he could serve as a top target and boost an offense needing playmakers.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said there’s ongoing communication with Travis Kelce about a new contract, signaling negotiations ahead as Kelce nears free agency. The team recently created cap space by restructuring Patrick Mahomes’s deal, and Kelce—at 36—could return if the price is right and he still enjoys the game; the official free-agent negotiating window opens in about 10 days.
Ahead of the 2026 NFL Combine, Chiefs coach Andy Reid offered limited updates on Travis Kelce’s retirement decision, emphasizing ongoing communication but no firm answer. He declined to comment on Rashee Rice’s civil suit and Tyreek Hill’s status, noting ongoing processes and Hill’s injury recovery. Reid also discussed fresh coaches—DeMarco Murray, Chad O’Shea, and Andre Curtis—praising O’Shea’s Super Bowl experience and Curtis’ familiarity with the staff as the Chiefs build their offseason staff.
NFL Network analyst Gennaro Filice's 1.0 mock for the 2026 draft has RB Jeremiyah Love cracking the top five and WR Jordyn Tyson landing with the Kansas City Chiefs at pick No. 9, with the rest of the first round filled by teams addressing quarterback, offensive line, defense and pass-catching needs.
Kansas City restructured Patrick Mahomes’ $78 million 2026 cap hit to free about $43.6 million for this offseason, bringing the Chiefs closer to compliance. But the 2027 cap is projected to top $85 million due to a vesting roster bonus and prior adjustments, meaning a new deal will be required after 2027. The contract, effectively in the late stages of a long extension, will rely on creative guarantees to manage deferred cap charges from multiple restructures. This sets up a pivotal, potentially cap-constrained path for the Chiefs as they navigate Mahomes’ future and the team’s roster needs beyond 2026.
Kansas City's move to restructure Patrick Mahomes' contract frees cap space in the near term but shifts most of the bill to future years, prompting concerns it may hinder roster building and could lead to further restructures or moves as the Chiefs navigate the offseason and a potential rebuild around Mahomes.
Rashee Rice’s attorney, Sean Lindsey, pushed back on a new domestic-violence lawsuit, citing an October 2025 sworn affidavit in which the accuser said there was a verbal argument and Rice did not punch her; the lawyer said they will let the legal process run its course and offered no further comment, while raising questions about how the affidavit was created and its scope.
A civil lawsuit filed by Dacoda Jones accuses Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice of long‑running abuse from December 2023 to July 2025, including throwing objects and causing injuries while she was pregnant. TMZ reported the allegations, with The Athletic corroborating details from the filing. The Chiefs issued a statement saying they are in contact with the NFL, and the league’s personal conduct policy review is ongoing as the case proceeds; police records are not clearly documented, and the NFL investigation remains active.
Kansas City remains well over the NFL cap even after a Mahomes restructuring. The clearest path to getting below the $303M limit before the 2026 league year starts is to cut right tackle Jawaan Taylor, which would save about $20M but incur roughly $7M in dead money, potentially placing the team around $4–5M under the cap. Danna and Tranquill are other plausible cuts to gain additional room, but a lengthy list of unrestricted free agents and further moves will still be needed to stabilize the 2026 roster.
Kansas City restructured Patrick Mahomes' 2026 compensation, converting $44.05M of base salary and a $10.4M roster bonus into a guaranteed roster bonus, creating about $43.56M in cap space and lowering the 2026 cap hit from $78.214M to $34.65M; the move pushes costs into future years (2027 cap hit rising to $85.25M) and is the opening step in getting compliant before the league year, with more restructures and potential veteran releases (e.g., Chris Jones) likely to follow.
As the NFL offseason heats up, Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones publicly urged Tyreek Hill to return to Kansas City, while trade talk and cap concerns loom for KC, including debates over potential moves like trading cornerback Trent McDuffie and other roster adjustments amid Hill’s health and Miami release news.
Daniel Jeremiah unveils his second 2026 NFL Draft projection, laying out all 32 first-round picks and noting the Giants' focus on wide receivers and the Chiefs' preference for an RB, with the combine and free agency expected to shake up the board.
Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones publicly urged Tyreek Hill to rejoin Kansas City as Hill becomes a free agent for the first time; with Hill’s 2025 knee injury and a disappointing season for the Chiefs, a reunion could be appealing, especially with Eric Bieniemy returning as offensive coordinator, though Hill will weigh a fresh start elsewhere against a potential second stint with the Chiefs.
Miami is releasing Tyreek Hill after the 2025 season, making him a free agent in 2026 since he was due $35 million with a $5 million roster bonus. Hill, who turns 32 in March, could still be productive if healthy, and several teams—most notably the Kansas City Chiefs—are expected to gauge his value, along with others like the Chargers, Bills, Ravens, Steelers, Packers, Jets, Patriots, and Seahawks as the wide receiver market heats up.