The Eagles have pulled off a one-pick swap at the back of the first round. Philadelphia has acquired No. 31 from the Chiefs, sending Kansas City Nos. 32 and 164 (h/t ESPN’s Adam Schefter). With the pick, the Eagles have selected Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell. Lingering as one of the best available prospects for an extended stretch tonight, Campbell will join the defending … [Read more...] about Eagles Acquire No. 31, Draft Jihaad Campbell
Chiefs Select T Josh Simmons At No. 32
To no surprise, the Chiefs have looked at the offensive tackle spot to close out the first round of the draft. Ohio State’s Josh Simmons is headed to Kansas City. With Simmons on the roster, the team now has plenty of bodies to work with on the line, if they can just figure out the right combination. It’s a good thing the Chiefs have so many bodies, too, since Simmons could be … [Read more...] about Chiefs Select T Josh Simmons At No. 32
Chiefs To Exercise Fifth-Year Options On Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis
Trent McDuffie and George Karlaftis are targets for Chiefs extensions. One or both could be worked out as early as this offseason, but in any case their futures for the next two years are clear. Kansas City will exercise the fifth-year option in both of these cases, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. For McDuffie, that sets him up to receive $17.6MM in 2026. Karlaftis … [Read more...] about Chiefs To Exercise Fifth-Year Options On Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis
2026 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker
NFL teams have until May 1 to officially pick up fifth-year options on 2022 first-rounders. The 2020 CBA revamped the option structure and made them fully guaranteed, rather than guaranteed for injury only. Meanwhile, fifth-year option salaries are now determined by a blend of performance- and usage-based benchmarks: Two-time Pro Bowlers (excluding alternates) will earn the … [Read more...] about 2026 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker
Chiefs Acquire No. 156, Select LB Jeffrey Bassa
The Chiefs are moving up eight spots in the draft. Kansas City has acquired pick No. 156 from the Steelers, per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. In return, Pittsburgh will receive picks No. 164 and No. 226. The Chiefs will use their upgraded pick on Oregon linebacker Jeffrey Bassa. This is the team’s fourth defensive selection through six picks. Bassa is coming off four productive seasons … [Read more...] about Chiefs Acquire No. 156, Select LB Jeffrey Bassa