professor I don't think they have enough money to sign any bigger contracts right now. imo, they are going a cheaper route, hoping to make the pieces fit. I mean, they did let their best go...Thuney.
In fact, they are at the bottom..... and were over. Not sure how current this chart is today.
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cap/_/year/2025/sort/cap_maximum_space
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The Chiefs have restructured the contracts of QB Patrick Mahomes and defensive tackle Chris Jones, thus creating $49.5 million in 2025 cap space.
On Wednesday morning, Kansas City restructured the contracts of Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones to open up around $50 million, enough money to pay their new signings while having the space to make another big move if they deem it necessary.