Summary
The Kansas City Chiefs plan to sign wide receiver Tyquan Thornton for a two-year deal to strengthen their offense around quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is recovering from injuries. They also plan to re-sign tight end Travis Kelce for his 14th season. These moves are part of a larger effort to improve the team's performance after a difficult season.
Key Facts
- The Chiefs are strengthening their team around quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is recovering from a torn ACL and LCL.
- The team plans to re-sign tight end Travis Kelce on a deal worth up to $15 million.
- The Chiefs intend to sign wide receiver Tyquan Thornton to a two-year deal worth up to $14 million.
- Thorton played as a significant deep threat for Mahomes last season.
- Any free agent deals agreed upon cannot be finalized until the new NFL league year begins.
- The Chiefs are also making changes to their strategy, with recent staff and player adjustments, aiming to improve past performance.
- The team is looking to recover from a 6-11 season and has been a prominent feature in recent Super Bowls.