Kansas City Chiefs Free Agent News Tracker

Tracking all the relevant news reports and rumors surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs' offseason signings and departures
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NFL free agency has arrived, and the Kansas City Chiefs have already seen some major changes across their roster this offseason. Ranging from the additions of JuJu Smith-Schuster and Justin Reid to the departures of Charvarius Ward and Byron Pringle, the Chiefs will look different in 2022.

This tracker will update regularly with reported deals and rumors tying players to the Chiefs and when members of the 2021 Chiefs are reported to be signing elsewhere.

Kansas City Chiefs Free Agent Move Tracker

Aug 16, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, United States; Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Luq Barcoo (3) runs ball drills during training camp drills at the Dream Finders Homes training facility. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs nose tackle Derrick Nnadi (91) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 17, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (left) and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (right) talk on the field before playing at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
  • Wide receiver Byron Pringle is heading to the Chicago Bears, according to Rapoport. Rapoport added that Pringle's deal is for one year and $4 million fully guaranteed, with an additional $2 million in incentives.
  • Offensive lineman Andrew Wylie has reportedly re-signed with the Chiefs on a one-year deal worth $2.5 million guaranteed, according to Ari Meirov of MySportsUpdate. Wylie started the majority of the season at right tackle for KC in 2021 after injuries to Lucas Niang and Mike Remmers.
Nov 8, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Andrew Wylie (77) enters the field during warm ups before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
  • Center Austin Blythe, who spent the 2021 season backing up rookie center Creed Humphrey, has left KC to sign with the Seattle Seahawks, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
  • Quarterback Chad Henne is back for another year behind Patrick Mahomes on a one-year, $2 million deal, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
  • Cornerback Charvarius Ward has agreed to a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers worth up to $42 million with $26.7 million guaranteed, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
    Ward tweeted his thanks to the Chiefs organization and fans after news of his signing: "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.
  • The Chiefs' biggest acquisition of Monday is former Houston Texans safety Justin Reid, likely ending Tyrann Mathieu's time in Kansas City.
    What are the Chiefs getting with Justin Reid? Click here for full details.
Oct 24, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Houston Texans safety Justin Reid (20) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
  • The Chiefs have agreed to a reworked contract with defensive end Frank Clark.
    What does Clark's new deal mean for KC? Click here for full details.
Jan 23, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) reacts after a play against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of the AFC Divisional playoff football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

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