Patrick Mahomes’ scheduled $66.3 million cap hit faces inevitable restructure maintaining Chiefs’ competitive flexibility. Kansas City allocates $72.2 million to offensive line (second-highest NFL) featuring position leaders Trey Smith ($23.5M AAV), Creed Humphrey ($18M AAV), and Joe Thuney ($16M).
The three-time defending champions maintain just $2.9 million available space yet operate efficiently through strategic restructures.
Check individual player biography and net worth information for Kansas City’s complete roster.
| Quarterbacks (QB) | Running Backs (RB) | Wide Receivers (WR) |
| Patrick Mahomes | Kareem Hunt | Emeka Badger |
| Gardner Minshew | Keaontay Ingram | Hollywood Brown |
| Chris Oladokun | Ekow Mitchell | Jaquarii Brownlee |
| Bailey Zappe | Isiah Pacheco | Mike Dalena |
| Blaine Gabbert | Blake Smith | Justin Holiday |
| Emani Young | Skyy Moore | |
| Carson Steele | Nikko Remigio | |
| Samaje Perine | Rashee Rice | |
| Jerick McKinnon | Justyn Ross | |
| James Royals | ||
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | ||
| Tre Tucker Thornton | ||
| Xavier Worthy | ||
| Kadarius Toney |
Other Positions:
| Safety | Linebacker | Outside LB | Defensive Tackle | Offensive Tackle | Tight End | Guard | Center | Cornerback | Defensive End |
| Jaden Hicks | Joshua Uche | Cam Jones | Mike Pennel | Kingsley Suamataia | Peyton Hendershot | C.J. Hanson | Hunter Nourzad | Keith Taylor | Charles Omenihu |
| Chris Roland-Wallace | Wanya Morris | Mike Caliendo | Trent McDuffie | Mike Danna | |||||
| Bryan Cook | D.J. Humphries | Nick Allegretti | Nazeeh Johnson | Felix Anudike-Uzomah | |||||
| Chamarri Conner | Ethan Driskell | Joshua Williams | Malik Herring | ||||||
| Donovan Smith | Jalen Myrick |
Dynasty Spending: Four Position Market Leaders
Chiefs employ NFL’s highest-paid guard (Smith), center (Humphrey), defensive tackle (Jones), and kicker (Butker) demonstrating commitment to foundational excellence. Mahomes’ $50 million 2025 cash earnings remain manageable versus future escalations.
| Player | Position | 2025 Cap Hit | Contract Value | Position Rank | Through |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | $37M (restructured) | $450M (10yr) | #1 total value | 2031 |
| Chris Jones | DT | $28.9M | $158.75M (5yr) | #1 AAV ($31.75M) | 2029 |
| Trey Smith | OG | $27M | $94M (4yr) | #1 AAV ($23.5M) | 2028 |
| Creed Humphrey | C | $18.4M | $72M (4yr) | #1 AAV ($18M) | 2028 |
| Joe Thuney | OG | $16M | Trade from Packers | #2 guard | 2027 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | $17.1M | $34.3M (2yr 2024) | Aging legend | 2025 |
| Jawaan Taylor | RT | $12.5M | $80M (4yr 2023) | Locked | 2027 |
| Harrison Butker | K | $6.4M | $25.6M (4yr) | #1 kicker AAV | 2028 |
| Kingsley Suamataia | LT | $2.9M | $15M rookie | 2023 #63 pick | 2028 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | $2.8M | $13.5M rookie | 2024 #28 pick | 2028 |
Mahomes’ original $66.3M cap scheduled for 2025 undergoes conversion reducing immediate hit to $37M through salary-to-bonus restructure. His $50M cash earnings include $16.5M base plus $32.3M roster bonus creating flexibility deferring charges to 2028-2031 window ($32-48M annually).
Smith’s four-year $94M deal (March 2024) pays $23.5M AAV surpassing Eagles’ Landon Dickerson ($21M) establishing guard market ceiling. His $12M signing bonus plus $70M guaranteed through age 28 secures protection piece through Mahomes’ prime.
Mahomes’ $90M Net Worth: Endorsement King
Three-time Super Bowl MVP built $90 million wealth through $210M career NFL earnings plus $30M annual endorsements with State Farm, Adidas, Oakley, Coors Light creating total income exceeding $80M yearly.
| Player | Est. Net Worth | Career Earnings | Age | Off-Field Income |
| Patrick Mahomes | $90M | $210M+ NFL | 30 | $30M endorsements |
| Travis Kelce | $90M | $93M+ NFL | 36 | $15M+ (media, brands) |
| Chris Jones | $30M | $68M+ | 31 | Regional deals |
| Trey Smith | $15M-$25M | $42M+ | 26 | Emerging brands |
| Creed Humphrey | $18M-$28M | $38M+ | 26 | Nike partnerships |
Mahomes’ investment portfolio includes Kansas City Royals (MLB ownership stake), Sporting Kansas City (MLS), Miami Pickleball franchise, Whataburger locations creating diversified wealth beyond football. His State Farm partnership alone generates $10M+ annually positioning him among NFL’s richest through age 30.
Kelce’s $90M matches Mahomes through combined NFL earnings ($93M career total) plus explosive media career. His “New Heights” podcast with brother Jason, FX’s “Grotesquerie” acting debut, and Taylor Swift relationship visibility create $15M+ annual off-field income supplementing $17M Chiefs salary.
Jones’ $30M stems from $68M career total including $95M guaranteed through 2029 deal. His March 2024 extension ($158.75M, $31.75M AAV) made him NFL’s richest interior defender surpassing Aaron Donald’s previous benchmark.
Offensive Line Investment Creates Dynasty Foundation
Kansas City’s $72.2M offensive line allocation (second NFL behind Philadelphia $78M) protects Mahomes enabling three consecutive championships. Thuney’s 2025 trade from Green Bay cost sixth-round pick but added three-time All-Pro creating elite interior trio.
Line Breakdown: Thuney ($16M), Smith ($27M), Humphrey ($18.4M), Taylor ($12.5M), Suamataia ($2.9M) totaling $76.8M including backup expenditures demonstrating resource prioritization.
Mahomes Protection Stats: Chiefs allowed just 28 sacks (2024, sixth-lowest NFL) validating investment. Mahomes’ 4,183 yards, 26 TDs, 11 INTs demonstrate efficiency behind elite blocking creating sustainable success model.
Position Market Resets: Smith (guard), Humphrey (center), Butker (kicker) establishing new financial benchmarks forcing competitors to overpay catching up demonstrating Chiefs’ proactive strategy locking talent before market inflation.
2026 Cap Crisis Looms: $68M Mahomes Hit
Kansas City projects negative cap space 2026 before inevitable Mahomes restructure. His scheduled $68.66M charge (23.3% of projected $294M ceiling) requires conversion freeing $30-40M yet deferring pain to 2027-2031 window.
Restructure Strategy: Convert $45M base salary to signing bonus spreading $9M annually 2027-2031 reducing 2026 hit to $35-40M maintaining competitive roster building.
Kelce Retirement Decision: Tight end’s expiring $17.1M contract creates 2026 FA decision with retirement possible at age 37. Replacement via draft or Travis Hunter adds rookie-scale value replacing veteran cost.
Dead Money Minimal: Just $8.4M total (3% of cap) provides clean books unlike Browns ($60.87M) or Patriots ($66.1M) demonstrating smart long-term planning avoiding cap casualties.
Chiefs’ dynasty sustainability relies on Mahomes’ willingness accepting perpetual restructures deferring guarantees through 2031. His 2028-2031 scheduled cap hits ($32-48M annually) represent bargain years before fourth contract negotiations age 36-37.
FAQs
Who is Kansas City’s highest-paid player?
Patrick Mahomes carries $37M restructured 2025 cap hit earning $50M cash ($16.5M base + $32.3M roster bonus). His 10-year $450M contract remains NFL’s largest total value creating $90M net worth through $210M career earnings plus $30M annual endorsements (State Farm, Adidas, Oakley).
What is Travis Kelce’s net worth?
Kelce’s $90M wealth matches Mahomes through $93M career NFL earnings plus $15M+ annual off-field income from “New Heights” podcast, FX acting, media appearances. His April 2024 two-year $34.3M extension ($17M AAV) potentially represents final contract before age-37 retirement.
How much does Kansas City spend on offensive line?
Chiefs allocate $72.2M (second-highest NFL) protecting Mahomes: Trey Smith ($23.5M AAV, #1 guard), Creed Humphrey ($18M AAV, #1 center), Joe Thuney ($16M), Jawaan Taylor ($12.5M), Kingsley Suamataia ($2.9M rookie). Investment yields 28 sacks allowed (sixth-lowest 2024).
Will Mahomes’ contract be restructured again?
Inevitable before 2026 season avoiding scheduled $68.66M cap hit (23.3% of ceiling). Conversion of $45M base salary to bonus spreads charges through 2031 reducing immediate impact to $35-40M maintaining roster flexibility for fourth championship pursuit.
What is Chris Jones’ contract worth?
Jones signed five-year $158.75M deal March 2024 ($31.75M AAV, $95M guaranteed) making him NFL’s highest-paid defensive tackle surpassing Christian Wilkins ($27.5M). His $30M net worth stems from $68M career earnings through age 31 with contract through 2029.
