Kansas City Chiefs Salary Cap & Contracts 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs have $4.1M in salary cap space for 2026, with $9.6M in dead money and $333.6M in total commitments.
Highest-Paid Players
| Player | 2026 Cap Hit |
|---|
| Chris Jones | $44.8M |
| Patrick Mahomes | $33.7M |
| Trey Smith | $24.2M |
| Nick Bolton | $19.0M |
| Jaylon Moore | $18.5M |
Potential Cap Casualties
- Jawaan Taylor (RT) - $20.0M in savings (Likely)
- Mike Danna (ED) - $8.9M in savings (Likely)
- Drue Tranquill (LB) - $6.0M in savings (Possible)
Upcoming Free Agents
- Patrick Mahomes (QB), Age 31
- Jawaan Taylor (RT), Age 29
- Travis Kelce (TE), Age 37
- Mike Danna (EDGE), Age 29
- Marquise Brown (WR), Age 29
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