Chiefs have signed 2 of their 2026 draft picks

For the offseason, only a team’s 51 highest numbers will count on the rolling salary cap. Because Allen and Nussmeier will come in under Kansas City’s current 51st highest figure of $1 million, their contracts will have no immediate financial impact (outside of the office actually responsible for issuing their small signing bonuses).

The Chiefs can easily sign fourth round defensive back Jadon Canady and fifth round running back Emmitt Johnson with minimal cap considerations. Even taking on second round pass rusher R Mason Thomas’ estimated $2.2 million 2026 charge will only have a net reduction of about $1.2 million in cap space.

First round cornerback Mansoor Delane, however, singlehandedly has an estimated 2026 cap hit of $7.6 million. Defensive tackle Peter Woods year one hit of $3.3 million would also be tough to fit under Kansas City’s current cap picture. Expect at least one sizeable restructure of an existing veteran contract before deals for Delane and Woods are finalized.

Also on Friday, the Chiefs’ website reveals that second year linebacker Brandon George was waived on Friday as the Chiefs’ offseason roster stretched to the maximum of 91 players (including an international player exemption for tackle Chu Godrick).

George joined Kansas City as an undrafted free agent out of Pittsburgh in 2025, but he spent his rookie season on injured reserve.

The Chiefs also made six roster moves on Monday, as a trio of tryout players were added following the rookie camp.