As we gear up for the 2026 NFL league year, the Kansas City Chiefs are making strategic moves that have the league buzzing. With a recent restructuring of Patrick Mahomes’ contract, the Chiefs have created significant cap space, setting the stage for a potential blockbuster signing.
This maneuver is a classic Andy Reid play, freeing up a cool $43.56 million by converting a chunk of Mahomes’ salary into a signing bonus. It’s the fourth consecutive year the Chiefs have done this, highlighting their savvy cap management.
So, who’s on the Chiefs’ radar as free agency looms? Word on the street is that Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne might be in their sights.
According to insider chatter, there’s genuine interest from Etienne in joining the Chiefs. With his contract set to expire on March 11, and given Kansas City’s need for a dynamic presence in the backfield, this could be a match made in football heaven.
Etienne’s Instagram follow of Mahomes has fans buzzing, though social media sleuthing aside, the Chiefs are clearly in the market for a game-changer at running back. They’ve been down this road before, having shown interest in Breece Hall from the New York Jets last fall. Etienne, fresh off a season with over 1,100 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, would be a substantial upgrade if the price is right.
With the legal tampering window opening on March 9, the Chiefs are poised to make moves that could shake up the league. Keep your eyes peeled, because Kansas City is gearing up to make a splash.