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.

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The Kansas City Chiefs made a two-pronged move involving Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones accounting for about $50 million in NFL free agency.

The Kansas City Chiefs have restructured the contracts of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive tackle Chris Jones to clear up $49.446 million in cap space, according to ESPN’s Field Yates.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is now wreaking havoc in the NFL, having led the organization to three Super Bowl titles in eight seasons. After his most recent season in Kansas City, Patrick Mahomes sat down for a contract discussion. The Chiefs star is currently signed to a $10-year, $450 million contract.

The gift that keeps giving for the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes ‘ contract has now been restructured four times. Having franchise-tagged Trey Smith and paid Nick Bolton and then Kristian Fulton, the Chiefs are again turning to the Mahomes restructure tactic.

The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly restructured the contracts of two of their biggest stars to free up salary cap space.