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4 Chiefs Who Must Be Re-Signed to Begin 2025 Offseason

By Joseph Grassano

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (8) controls the ball against Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Oren Burks (42) during the second half of Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (8) controls the ball against Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Oren Burks (42) during the second half of Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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The Kansas City Chiefs had their worst performance of the five Super Bowls they have been to with Patrick Mahomes, falling 40-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Although Kansas City ended the game with 22 points, they were held scoreless for two and a half quarters, with their only scores coming in garbage time.

As a result of this horrendous loss, the Chiefs organization will have a lot of reflecting to do in the next month. One key aspect of the organization's reflection will be deciding what players to keep or let walk in free agency next month. Currently, Kansas City has 20 unrestricted free agents set to hit the market and limited cap space to re-sign players.

With that in mind, here are four Chiefs who must be re-signed this offseason.

1. Tershawn Wharton, DT

Tershawn Wharton broke out as an impact player at defensive tackle in 2024. The 26-year-old recorded 29 tackles, 6.5 sacks, seven TFLs, two pass deflections, and one forced fumble in the regular season. Furthermore, Wharton finished 2024 with a 68.3 pass rushing grade, according to PFF, which is the best in his career.

Wharton continued to be a factor in the playoffs, recording eight tackles, two sacks, one QB hit and six QB hurries. Wharton's Super Bowl performance ended up being his best in the playoffs. According to PFF, Wharton finished the Super Bowl with an 83.6 run defense grade, a 44.0 tackling grade, a 77.6 pass-rushing grade, and a 90.1 overall grade. Wharton's 90.1 overall grade was the best by any Chief in the Super Bowl.

Although it may not be a consistent impact, Wharton's ability to create splash plays opposite of Chris Jones is important. As long as Wharton isn't looking for a massive pay increase, Kansas City should re-sign him.

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