The Kansas City Chiefs are already making moves as the NFL free agency negotiating window opens. One notable development involves veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew, who has reached an agreement with the Arizona Cardinals while Patrick Mahomes continues to recover from an injury. The move comes as Kansas City evaluates its quarterback depth during the early stages of the offseason market.
According to Adam Schefter, Minshew reached an agreement today on a one-year, $8 million deal with the Cardinals, confirming his departure from the Chiefs after spending last season as the backup to Patrick Mahomes. The agreement marks the end of his short stint in Kansas City’s quarterback room.
The Chiefs are now left with the following quarterbacks on the depth chart: Patrick Mahomes (injured), Chris Oladokun and Jake Haener. That situation could move Oladokun into the primary backup role or even the starting spot while Mahomes remains sidelined, unless the Chiefs decide to bring in another quarterback.
The Kansas City Chiefs will continue making the necessary moves to position themselves as contenders while they still have key stars active on the roster. Players such as Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce remain central pieces for the franchise, and there are already important developments surrounding them as the offseason progresses.
The numbers of Gardner Minshew
The numbers of Gardner Minshew show a quarterback who can provide experience, even if some statistics have worked against him. As for Minshew, he last saw significant action in 2024, when he completed 203 of 306 passes for 2,013 yards, nine touchdowns and 10 interceptions. In 47 career starts, he holds a 17-30 record.
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The latest moves by the Chiefs
The most recent news, which could generate excitement among Chiefs fans, involves Travis Kelce. According to Adam Schefter, the Chiefs are giving free agent tight end Travis Kelce a one-year, $12 million deal that has a max value of $15 million, meaning Kelce will play at least one more season with the Chiefs.
And it is not only the return of Kelce, which was one of the most anticipated developments. Insider Jordan Schultz, via his X account, shared more details about the deal between running back Kenneth Walker and the Chiefs. He will sign a three-year contract worth $43.05 million, with the potential to reach up to $45 million.
Additionally, the journalist noted that Kenneth Walker will have $28.7 million guaranteed. It represents a major addition for the Chiefs, and even Patrick Mahomes has already welcomed Walker. He started all 17 games, rushing for 1,027 yards on 221 carries, 4.6 yards per attempt, and scoring five rushing touchdowns, while adding 31 receptions for 282 yards in the NFL.
