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 Chiefs have restructured the contracts of QB Patrick Mahomes and defensive tackle Chris Jones, thus creating $49.5 million in 2025 cap space. And that just happens to be the space needed for Kansas City to officially sign their two new guys.

The Chiefs have restructured the contracts of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive tackle Chris Jones, freeing up $49.446 million in salary cap space, a source told ESPN.

Having agreed to a few deals early in the legal tampering period, the Kansas City Chiefs have adjusted contracts for Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones to clear cap space so those new additions can officially sign their pacts.

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.