Following their Kansas City Chiefs’ 40-22 defeat against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, the team currently has 49 players signed to contracts.

Returning Players (35)

Each of these athletes was part of the final active roster or reserve lists for the 2024 season and will continue their contracts into the upcoming year.

Offensive Players

• QB Patrick Mahomes
• T Ethan Driskell
• T Kingsley Suamataia
• T Jawaan Taylor
• C Creed Humphrey
• G Joe Thuney
• OL C.J. Hanson
• OL McKade Mettauer
• OL Wanya Morris
• OL Hunter Nourzad
• RB Isiah Pacheco
• RB Carson Steele
• TE Noah Gray
• TE Travis Kelce
• TE Jared Wiley
• WR Skyy Moore
• WR Nikko Remigio
• WR Rashee Rice
• WR Xavier Worthy

Defensive Players

• CB Trent McDuffie
• CB Christian Roland-Wallace
• CB Jaylen Watson
• CB Joshua Williams
• S Chamarri Conner
• S Bryan Cook
• S Jaden Hicks
• LB Leo Chenal
• LB Cam Jones
• LB Drue Tranquill
• DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah
• DE Michael Danna
• DE George Karlaftis
• DE BJ Thompson
• DT Chris Jones

Special Teams

New Reserve/Future Contracts (14)

The following players have been signed to Reserve/Future contracts for the 2025 season, assuring their spot on the team’s 90-man roster when the new league year kicks off at 3 p.m. Arrowhead Time on Wednesday, March 12. Players noted with an asterisk (*) were previously on the practice squad at the season’s conclusion.

Offensive Players

• QB Chris Oladokun*
• T Chukwuebuka Godrick*
• TE Baylor Cupp*
• TE Anthony Firkser*
• WR Jason Brownlee*
• WR Justyn Ross*
• WR Tyquan Thornton*

Defensive Players

• CB Darius Rush*
• S Deon Bush*
• DB Eric Scott*
• DB Jason Taylor
• LB Shaun Bradley
• DT Siaki Ika*
• DT Fabien Lovett*

Upcoming Free Agents (27)

At the end of the season, all listed players were on the active roster or injured reserve. However, their contracts are set to expire at the start of the new league year. These individuals are categorized based on their experience in the league.

Exclusive Rights Free Agents (ERFAs)

These players have logged fewer than three years in the NFL. The Chiefs can retain their rights for 2025 by offering them a one-year minimum contract, which most ERFAs typically accept.

• OL Mike Caliendo
• P Matt Araiza

Restricted Free Agents (RFAs)

Players with three years of experience can negotiate with any team. However, the Chiefs maintain the option to offer a tender that provides them with first refusal rights or draft compensation should they sign elsewhere.

• TE Peyton Hendershot
• CB Nazeeh Johnson
• CB Keith Taylor
• DE Malik Herring
• LB Jack Cochrane

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFAs)

Players with four or more accrued seasons are free to sign with any team. Some may return on new contracts with the Chiefs, while others will explore different offers. Historically, a few may rejoin the team if they find limited options elsewhere.

• QB Carson Wentz
• G Trey Smith
• T D.J. Humphries
• RB Kareem Hunt
• RB Samaje Perine
• TE Jody Fortson
• WR Marquise Brown
• WR Mecole Hardman
• WR DeAndre Hopkins
• WR JuJu Smith-Schuster
• WR Justin Watson
• S Justin Reid
• LB Nick Bolton
• DE Charles Omenihu
• DE Joshua Uche
• DT Derrick Nnadi
• DT Mike Pennel
• DT Marlon Tuipulotu
• DT Tershawn Wharton
• LS James Winchester

Draft Selections (6)

As things currently stand, the Kansas City Chiefs will have six selections in the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled to take place in Green Bay from April 24-26.

• Round 1, Pick 31
• Round 2, Pick 63
• Round 3, Pick 66 (via Tennessee)
• Round 3, Pick 95
• Round 5, Pick 132
• Round 7, Pick 256

Alongside these selections, the team is anticipated to receive compensatory picks for the losses incurred during 2024’s free agency. The exact number and position of these picks are still to be confirmed, but the current estimation suggests they will earn one at the end of the seventh round.

Current Cap Space ($5.8 million)

Considering the 49 players with contracts and the NFL’s salary cap increase to $275 million, we project the team’s cap space to be around $5.4 million. Until the league year starts on March 12, there are no restrictions on salary totals. However, after that date — leading into the 2025 season — the top 51 player salaries must comply with the salary cap. Thus, this is an estimated figure of cap space if the new league year commenced today.

This amount is subject to change, as the Chiefs are expected to make significant roster adjustments before the new league year opens.

You can stay updated through our Chiefs roster page — accessible via the Sections tab on any Arrowhead Pride page — which provides the latest team roster and salary cap details. Be sure to check back regularly as the offseason unfolds.