NFL News: Andy Reid and Chiefs are reluctant to give contract extension to Patrick Mahomes star teammate
NFL News: Andy Reid and Chiefs are reluctant to give contract extension to Patrick Mahomes star teammate© Stacy Revere/Getty Images
The Kansas City Chiefs are facing a tough decision just days before free agency. Despite his impact on the offense, one of Patrick Mahomes’ key teammates may not be getting the contract extension many expected.
Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs are facing one of the toughest challenges in recent NFL history. It’s not easy to bounce back from a Super Bowl loss, and in fact, in most cases, teams that fell in the title game don’t even make it back to the playoffs the following year.
Despite that, the Chiefs are clear favorites in the AFC West, where the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers are beginning to emerge as threats. However, they still seem far from competing for the divisional title. As for the Raiders, they are starting another rebuilding process under Pete Carroll.
Now, general manager Brett Veach has made a very important decision regarding a key player on the offense for Patrick Mahomes. A big surprise just days before free agency.
Will Isiah Pacheco get contract extension from Chiefs?
No. According to a report from Tony Pauline, the Kansas City Chiefs are taking precautions due to Isiah Pacheco’s injury history. At this moment, they will not be making an offer to extend the star running back’s contract.
“An extension for running back Isiah Pacheco, who is in the final year of his rookie deal, won’t be considered until the season starts and the former seventh-round pick proves he’s back to health and prior form.”
Andy Reid reluctant to hand new contract to Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs star teammate in NFL offseason
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS star Isiah Pacheco is facing an uncertain future at Arrowhead Stadium.
The 27-year-old running back is entering the final year of his $3.7million rookie contract.
Pacheco missed 13 games last season as the Chiefs made it to a third-straight Super Bowl .
A seventh round pick in 2022, the New Jersey native made the starting role his own in his rookie campaign.
He returned as the Chiefs starting running back in 2024, only to endure a tough year after breaking his fibula in Week 2 .
Pacheco started just six games games in the regular season, averaging a paltry 3.7 yards and scoring a solitary touchdown.
According to NFL Insider Tony Pauline, a contract extension for Pacheco “won’t be considered until the 2025 season starts.”
The seventh-round pick will need to “prove to coach Andy Reid he’s back to health and prior form” before the Chiefs commit to his future.
“Helps team win Super Bowls in his first two seasons and is ready to be dumped like trash? The league really doesn’t value running backs,” raged one fan on X in response.
“I would love to see Pacheco back. I know a lot of fans have moved on already, but some players take a little bit longer to bounce back from injury!” added another.
“He will get there. Terrible decision if they let him go,” agreed a third.
“I like Pacheco but it’s time for the chiefs to look for a difference maker at the position. Keep [Kareem] Hunt at the minimum,” countered a fourth.
“They should look to replace him in this draft. At least get some competition. He runs hard and he’s a great dude, but his vision is poor,” said a fifth.
Kansas City faces limited cap space this offseason, with star tight end Travis Kelce recently confirming he will return for another year.
ESPN’s Pat McAfee was the first to claim Kelce will return for his 13th season in the NFL after contemplating retirement.
The former NFL punter-turned-media personality read out an apparent text from Kelce , hinting that he would play in 2025.
“I’m coming back, for sure,” Kelce told McAfee in the message.
“Gonna try and get to the best shape I’ve been this offseason and get back to the mountaintop.”
The Chiefs are hoping to bounce back from disappointment in Super Bowl LIX.
Targeting a historic three-peat, Patrick Mahomes and Co were blown out 40-22 by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Pacheco received just three carries in New Orleans, taking them 7 yards.
