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The Kansas City Chiefs face a significant offseason overhaul after missing the playoffs, with key coaching changes and potential departures of stars like Travis Kelce and Jaylen Watson. The team holds the ninth pick in the draft and has opportunities through free agency, but uncertainty looms over the roster as several key players hit the market.

Chris Jones, the Kansas City Chiefs top pass rusher, secured a massive contract in 2025, with a base salary of $13.75M, $6M in signing proration, $3.75M in restructure proration, and a $100K workout bonus, totaling $23.6M in cap hit. In 2026, his base salary jumps to $19M, with $9.75M in prorated signing bonus, a $16M roster bonus, and another $100K workout bonus, totaling $44.85M in cap hit. The Chiefs are betting on Jones dominance for another championship run.

Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs center, secures second consecutive All-Pro nod, showcasing dominance despite teams offensive struggles. Despite Chiefs missing playoffs, Humphreys impressive stats and fan buzz highlight his league-top performance. Former Chiefs guard Joe Thuney also earns first-team nods in his Bears debut, underscoring Kansas Citys talent. Humphreys individual excellence shines through team challenges, setting stage for future success.

ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz predicts the Kansas City Chiefs will cut right tackle Jawaan Taylor, saving $20 million on the salary cap. Despite his top-ten pass block win rate, Taylors high penalty count and pricey contract make him expendable. With Patrick Mahomes sacked 34 times this season, protecting their star quarterback is priority number one. The Chiefs may target the offensive line heavily in the draft to shore up the front and set up a strong run in 2026.

Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs star tight end, faces a potential end to his tenure with the team as he becomes an unrestricted free agent after a two-year, thirty-four million dollar contract. Despite solid statistics and a Pro Bowl nod, Kelce was snubbed from the NFL All-Pro team for the third consecutive year. Younger tight ends are emerging, and fans await Kelces decision on whether to pursue another season or retire, given his Hall of Fame-worthy career with the Chiefs.

The NFL coaching carousel is heating up with top coordinators from the Kansas City Chiefs, Matt Nagy and Steve Spagnuolo, in high demand for head coaching jobs. Nagy has already lined up four interviews, while Spagnuolo is drawing interest. However, the Green Bay Packers surprising playoff loss has added complexity, with questions swirling about head coach Matt LaFleurs future. If LaFleur is let go, he would become a highly sought-after free agent, joining recently fired coaches like Kevin Stefanski, John Harbaugh, and Mike McDaniel. Nagy appears to be the strongest candidate among Chiefs assistants, with the Tennessee Titans leading the pack. Spagnuolo, out of a head job since 2011, has fewer interviews so far, just from the New York Giants and Titans.