Mahomes and Jones are both tied to the Chiefs for years to come -- Mahomes is signed through 2031, and Jones through 2028 -- so Kansas City's adjustments here were likely related to how and when those players' contracts get paid out.

The Kansas City Chiefs are ready to go on a revenge tour during the 2025 season. Kansas City got blown out by Philadelphia in Super Bowl 59. Now the Chiefs have plenty of hard work to do to repair the roster ahead of another deep playoff push this fall.

The Kansas City Chiefs recognized their need for help on both sides of the ball and took steps in the free agency "tampering period'' to acquire that help. But now they have to pay for it. Two of the biggest blinking lights on general manager Brett Veach's dashboard were in the offensive line and and at cornerback.