The Chiefs have restructured the contract of quarterback Patrick Mahomes as expected. Field Yates of ESPN reports that $12 million of Mahomes’ 2023 roster bonus was converted into a signing bonus, creating $9.6 million in cap space. Mahomes has a $34.4 million roster bonus for this season, and he entered this week with a $49.293 [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Chiefs restructure Patrick Mahomes’ contract
Only 57 players on PFT’s top 100 remain unrestricted free agents
Going, going, almost gone. . . . In a little more than 24 hours since the legal tampering period opened, only 57 of PFT’s top 100 free agents remain unrestricted free agents. Six players received the non-exclusive franchise tag, and Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne since has signed a long-term deal. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson [more] … [Read more...] about Only 57 players on PFT’s top 100 remain unrestricted free agents
Chiefs tender Jody Fortson as an exclusive rights free agent
Tight end Jody Fortson will be sticking with the Chiefs in 2023. James Palmer of NFL Media reports that Fortson has been tendered as an exclusive rights free agent. The move means that the Chiefs are the only team eligible to negotiate with Fortson and that he’ll be back vying for work behind Travis Kelce [more] … [Read more...] about Chiefs tender Jody Fortson as an exclusive rights free agent
Report: Mike Burton reuniting with Sean Payton in Denver
Free agent fullback Mike Burton is reuniting with Sean Payton in Denver. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports Burton has agreed to terms on a one-year deal. Burton will replace Andrew Beck, who left for Houston. Burton played for Payton in New Orleans in 2020, playing 15 games with four starts. He spent the past [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Mike Burton reuniting with Sean Payton in Denver
Chiefs snag Charles Omenihu from 49ers
With defensive tackle Javon Hargrave in and defensive end Nick Bosa due to get paid, the 49ers couldn’t keep everyone on their defensive line. Defensive end Charles Omenihu has agreed to terms with the Chiefs, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. According to the report, it’s a two-year deal with a maximum value of $20 [more] … [Read more...] about Chiefs snag Charles Omenihu from 49ers