Staff shifting on from Tyrann Mathieu
The Chiefs have some of the most impending free agents in the league in 2022. After a disappointing end to the season in 2022, the Chiefs will likely look to make several splashy moves in the free-agent market. The team will hope to resign several of its starters while also balancing holes on its roster at wide receiver, corner, and along the defensive line. The legal tampering period, which opens negotiations between teams and players, begins on Monday, March 14, but official signings aren’t allowed to take place until Wednesday, March 16Chiefs free agency movesSo far, the splashiest move made by Kansas City has been the signing of 25-year-old safety Justin Reid. The young safety out of Stanford is a rising player, coming off a bad Houston Texans team. This contract means the chances of bringing back Tyrann Mathieu are almost nonexistent. Tuesday, March 15:11:12 am — After a report that he would re-sign with the Cowboys, defensive end Randy Gregory instead elected to sign a massive deal with the Denver Broncos. Monday, March 14:10:56 pm — Chiefs free-agent cornerback Charvarius Ward leaves Kansas City to join the San Fransico 49ers on a $42 million contract. Not bad for an undrafted free agent. Ward thanked Kansas City for the four years he spent with the team immediately after announcing his new deal. 10:14 pm — The Chiefs figured out a way to greatly reduce Frank Clark’s cap hit for the 2022 season, allowing him to remain in Kansas City for at least one more year. Clark will now stay with the team for slightly more than what the team would have been paying him had he been cut. 9:48 pm — Former Houston Texans safety Justin Reid signs with the Chiefs. Only 25, Reid signs a three-year deal to join the team. This deal all but guarantees that Tyrann Mathieu’s time in Kansas City will be coming to an end. 3:54 pm — NFL insiders report that AFC West division rival the Los Angeles Chargers sign former Patriots star corner to a five-year $82.5 million deal.11:54 am — The Chiefs are reportedly working on retaining Frank Clark, likely with some form of contract restructure.8:00 am — The team reportedly failed to reach a new deal with running back Darell Williams. He is now expected to hit the open market.
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The Chiefs have some of the most impending free agents in the league in 2022. After a disappointing end to the season in 2022, the Chiefs will likely look to make several splashy moves in the free-agent market.
The team will hope to resign several of its starters while also balancing holes on its roster at wide receiver, corner, and along the defensive line. The legal tampering period, which opens negotiations between teams and players, begins on Monday, March 14, but official signings aren’t allowed to take place until Wednesday, March 16
Chief’s free agency moves
So far, the splashiest move made by Kansas City has been the signing of 25-year-old safety Justin Reid. The young safety out of Stanford is a rising player, coming off a bad Houston Texans team. This contract means the chances of bringing back Tyrann Mathieu are almost nonexistent.
Tuesday, March 15:
11:12 am — After a report that he would re-sign with the Cowboys, defensive end Randy Gregory instead elected to sign a massive deal with the Denver Broncos.
Monday, March 14:
10:56pm — Chiefs free-agent cornerback Charvarius Ward leaves Kansas City to join the San Fransico 49ers on a $42 million contract. Not bad for an undrafted free agent.
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Former Chiefs’ CB Charvarius Ward intends to sign a three-year deal worth up to $42 million including $26.7 million guaranteed with the San Francisco 49ers, his agency @UniSportsMgmt told ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2022
Ward thanked Kansas City for the four years he spent with the team immediately after announcing his new deal.
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Thanks #ChiefsKingdom for 4 great years. Blessed to have been a part of such a great organization. Great coaches, great fans, & a great team. Love y’all.
— Charvarius Ward (@itslilmooney) March 15, 2022
10:14pm — The Chiefs figured out a way to greatly reduce Frank Clark’s cap hit for the 2022 season, allowing him to remain in Kansas City for at least one more year. Clark will now stay with the team for slightly more than what the team would have been paying him had he been cut.
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Pro Bowl DE Frank Clark has re-worked his contract to stay in KC. New deal is 2 yrs/ $29m base with upside to $36m.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2022
9:48pm — Former Houston Texans safety Justin Reid signs with the Chiefs. Only 25, Reid signs a three-year deal to join the team. This deal all but guarantees that Tyrann Mathieu’s time in Kansas City will be coming to an end.
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Can confirm Justin Reid plans to join the Chiefs on a 3-year, $31.5 million deal with $20 million guaranteed (@RapSheet 1st).
The Chiefs have found their replacement for Tyrann Mathieu.
— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) March 15, 2022
3:54pm — NFL insiders report that AFC West division rival the Los Angeles Chargers sign former Patriots star corner to a five-year $82.5 million deal.
11:54 am — The Chiefs are reportedly working on retaining Frank Clark, likely with some form of contract restructure.
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8:00 am — The team reportedly failed to reach a new deal with running back Darell Williams. He is now expected to hit the open market.
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The #Chiefs have tried to reach an agreement with RB Darrel Williams ahead of the negotiating window that opens today but the sides haven’t struck a deal, sources say. Williams, 26, is headed to free agency following a breakout season with over 1,000 scrimmage yards and 8 TDs.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2022
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The Chiefs figured out an avenue in which the cap number with Clark makes more sense than the combined cap number of Clark’s release and signing someone of his caliber. They took it to Clark earlier this month. He’s interested in a return to KC. https://t.co/U4budrhBXg
— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) March 14, 2022
