Kansas city chiefs news today
Here are the latest news and updates from the Kansas City Chiefs:
Latest News
- The Chiefs have signed quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a 10-year contract extension worth up to $503 million, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. (Source: ESPN)
- The team has also signed defensive tackle Chris Jones to a 4-year contract extension worth up to $85 million. (Source: NFL Network)
- The Chiefs have traded wide receiver Demarcus Robinson to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2023 seventh-round draft pick. (Source: NFL Network)
Injury Updates
- Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is expected to be fully recovered from his dislocated kneecap injury by the start of the 2023 season. (Source: NFL Network)
- Wide receiver Sammy Watkins is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a hamstring injury. (Source: ESPN)
- Defensive end Frank Clark is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a groin injury. (Source: NFL Network)
Free Agency
- The Chiefs have signed free agent wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to a 3-year contract worth up to $40 million. (Source: ESPN)
- The team has also signed free agent safety Justin Reid to a 2-year contract worth up to $10 million. (Source: NFL Network)
Draft
- The Chiefs have selected defensive tackle George Karlaftis with the 30th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. (Source: NFL Network)
- The team has also selected wide receiver Skyy Moore with the 54th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. (Source: ESPN)
Other News
- The Chiefs have announced that they will be hosting a fan festival at Arrowhead Stadium on July 30th. (Source: Chiefs.com)
- The team has also announced that they will be partnering with the Kansas City Police Department to host a "Police Appreciation Day" at Arrowhead Stadium on September 18th. (Source: Chiefs.com)