NFL Rumors: Andy Reid Wants $72M Weapon for Patrick Mahomes as Virginia Tech CB Will Replace 2 Free Agents
The pain of the Super Bowl LIX loss hasn’t gone away yet. In the minds and the hearts of the Chiefs Kingdom, it’s painful to even reminisce about the game. For Andy Reid, the sting of Super Bowl LIX isn’t just about a single game—it’s about lost opportunities, missed plays, and the brutal reality of coming up short. He’s been here before. He knows what it takes to bounce back. And as the offseason begins, he’s already looking ahead, piecing together the blueprint for another championship run.
Patrick Mahomes might be the league’s ultimate magician, but even the best need the right weapons. With the free agency and draft looming, Kansas City’s front office is working overtime to reload. Rumors are already swirling—big names, big moves, and a big decision to make. Will the Chiefs make a splash with a $72 million offensive weapon? Or will they turn to the draft to shore up the defense?
One thing’s certain: Reid isn’t settling for second place. The head coach has told his locker room to stay motivated and prepared for the next season. As we enter the free agency, more names that they may acquire are coming up. After failing to cross the final hurdle with relatively young receivers, the HC is now preparing to bring in some experience.
The NFL rumor mill has already claimed that the Chiefs have reached out to the Seahawks for a trade of their receiver DK Metcalf. But the question is about his contract. The Seahawks signed a 3-year $72 million contract extension till 2025. How much will the Chiefs shell out for him?
The receiver impressed everyone with his performance in the 2024 season. He played 15 games (12 as a starter) and recorded 66 receptions for 992 receiving yards with 5 touchdowns. The Hawks might choose to trigger their potential out which would save them $11 million in payouts, with $21 million dead value sitting on the salary cap. It’s a win-win situation for Andy Reid and DK Metcalf.
Just like Ice Cube spitting bars, the receiver has been using Instagram to send messages. In January, he posted a carousel of photos with the caption, “You not blind so you see that I’m havin it.” One month before that, he posted photos before a game and wrote, “If I keep it too real, excuse me.”
Well, this is the time of the trades, so we know that the Chiefs had to go for some fresh energy. However, it’s not only the offensive line that needs attention. The coaches need to pay attention to their defense as well. It was just crushed in the Super Bowl by a team that had put together an almost utopian unit. If they really want to win the trophy again, it needs to be top-notch.
Andy Reid & Chiefs looking at top draft prospect
That’s why the head coach has told his scouts to go from college to college and find the best talent. The combine will happen this weekend which will clear out all doubts for most players. The Chiefs are also on the lookout for a defensive player for the long term, as two of their cornerbacks, Jaylen Watson and Joshua Williams, might become free agents after the 2025 season.
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The scouts have reportedly told Andy Reid that Virginia Tech cornerback Dorian Strong is a potential draftee choice in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. The 6 feet 185 lbs athlete has played brilliantly for the college in the 2024 season. He recorded 32 tackles (20 solo), 1 fumble, 2 interceptions, and 6 defended passes.
Many analysts have also called him a 4th round prospect for the Chiefs. While the college player has shown a strong understanding of coverage zones, there are limitations to his arm length and physical strength. But those can be worked upon once he joins the league.
The free agency battle is heating up. The Chiefs want to prepare a team that can give them a shot at redemption straight away. Let’s see how it goes!
Chiefs cut another player to bring back weapon for Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid ahead of NFL playoffs
Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes will be looking to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to yet another deep run in the 2025 NFL playoffs.
It’s that time of the year again. After a regular season that saw the Kansas City Chiefs play other Super Bowl contenders and battle through injuries, Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes are gearing up for the 2025 NFL playoffs.
The two-time defending Super Bowl champions have earned a bye to the Divisional Round by clinching the No. 1 seed in the AFC, which means they’ll comfortably watch from home as other teams battle it out in the Wild Card roudn.
However, that doesn’t mean the Chiefs are staying quiet. Shortly after the regular season finale, the front office made a couple of moves by releasing a player to bring back a familiar face.
The NFL‘s daily transaction wire and personnel notice shows that Kansas City has terminated the practice squad contract of linebacker Blake Lynch, which paved the way for the return of wide receiver Montrell Washington to the scout team.
Montrell Washington #12 of the Kansas City Chiefs returns a punt in the second quarter of a game against the Chicago Bears at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Chiefs cut Lynch to bring back Washington to practice squad
Washington, who has been around the team since 2023, was cut to make room for Lynch ahead of Week 18, as the linebacker was elevated from the Chiefs’ practice squad to the active roster for the 2024 NFL regular season finale.
The 27-year-old turned out to be one of the team’s few bright spots on Sunday, with Lynch being the Chiefs’ highest-graded player of the 38-0 loss to the Broncos. However, his performance in Denver wasn’t enough to secure him a spot at Arrowhead.
Chiefs add depth at WR
Instead, the Chiefs are bringing back a player who might be helpful for Reid and Mahomes down the stretch. Even though Washington was activated for just one game in 2024―returning one kickoff for 14 yards against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8―he’s proven useful for the Chiefs in the past.
Last year, the wideout logged 39 combined snaps, returning eight punts for 61 yards along with a 20-yard kickoff return. After all, the 25-year-old is familiar with the system, and that matters to Reid. Let’s keep in mind that the Chiefs wide receiver room has been hit by injuries throughout the year, so having depth at WR could come in handy for Mahomes during the playoffs.
