The Kansas City Chiefs aim to reload their offense around Patrick Mahomes with some wallet-friendly free agent signings. They’re itching to keep their dynasty rolling without breaking the bank.
Desperate for cap relief, Kansas City shipped respected guard Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears for a 2026 fourth-round pick. That move cleared roughly $16 million in cap space—a lifeline for a team juggling big plans.
The Chiefs already crave locking down right guard Trey Smith with a fat contract. They franchise-tagged him last week, buying time to hammer out a deal while eyeing other roster gaps.
To pull off their free agency wishlist, they’ll juggle contracts like a circus act with potential cap-saving moves like restructuring Mahomes, tweaking Chris Jones’ deal, and maybe extending Jawaan Taylor. If they shuffle enough cash, they’ll have room to chase overlooked talent.
With cap space freed, the Chiefs could target these five underrated free-agent wide receivers ready to shine in Kansas City’s spotlight.
1. Elijah Moore
The Chiefs thrive on stacking speedy wideouts around Mahomes and Travis Kelce, maximizing their room to dance and dice up defenses. Elijah Moore fits that mold—a potential spark plug.
He hasn’t matched the hype of his 34th overall pick status from the 2021 NFL Draft, but he’s no washout either. He’s notched solid seasons in New York and Cleveland, hauling in at least 43 catches and 538 yards in three of his four years. So just imagine what he could do in a real offense.
Moore turns 25 before the 2025 kickoff and might just hit his stride on an elite squad—something he’s never sniffed in four NFL seasons. Paired with Mahomes, he could turn heads and torch secondaries.