NFL free agency has arrived, and the Kansas City Chiefs are making moves to retool their roster as they prepare to make a run at the NFL’s first three-peat in 2024. We’ll be tracking all of the Chiefs’ additions and losses throughout free agency here on Arrowhead Report.

 

 

This story will be updated throughout free agency, with the most recent moves at the top of each section.

Kansas City Chiefs free agency additions

The Chiefs re-signed four exclusive rights free agents, according to Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest, locking up cornerback Nazeeh Johnson, linebacker Cole Christiansen, interior offensive lineman Mike Caliendo and defensive end Malik Herring. The Chiefs later confirmed that they placed Exclusive Rights Tenders on those four players in addition to linebacker Jack Cochrane.
Long snapper James Winchester is reportedly returning for his 10th season, according to Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest.

Defensive tackle Chris Jones will be staying in Kansas City with a new five-year contract extension that essentially boils down to a three-year deal with $95 million guaranteed, though even that $95 million guaranteed has some flexibility for KC.
Linebacker Drue Tranquill signed a three-year deal worth $19 million with $13 million fully guaranteed. For more details on Tranquill’s deal, click here.
Punter Matt Araiza reportedly signed a minimum contract for 2024, indicating a one-year, $795,000 deal.

Kansas City Chiefs free agency losses

An expected loss is now official, with punter Tommy Townsend signing a two-year, $6 million deal with the Houston Texans, according to Adam Schefter.
The Chiefs reportedly will not tender an offer to restricted free agent tight end Jody Fortson, according to Matt Derrick, though he notes that the Chiefs “still hope to bring him back once free agency begins Wednesday.”

Other Chiefs free agency moves

This section will be updated as news breaks.
Likely “other” moves around free agency could include a trade of franchise-tagged cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, a restructuring of the contract of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, or other moves that would give the Chiefs more chances to stay flexible throughout free agency.

After free agency, the Chiefs will turn their focus to the 2024 NFL Draft, where they are currently scheduled to have seven draft picks before any potential trade of cornerback L’Jarius Sneed.