Chiefs' Free Agency & Draft Strategy

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. NFL Free Agency tampering period opens Monday afternoon, with official deals starting Wednesday at 4 p.m. Eastern. The Kansas City Chiefs head in with the number 9 and number 29 draft picks, plus $24.8 million in salary cap. Space. They're set to retool their roster on both sides of the ball after a tough stretch. General manager Brett Veech has navigated similar spots before, like in 2022, when smart moves help them win the Super Bowl. This time feels different, so expect the Chiefs to be controlled by aggressive buyers, mainly to build depth before the draft takes center stage. Travis Kelsey wants to play a 14 season, and the Chiefs are negotiating to bring him back, though they're apart on money right now. Fans and analysts see this as key, since the team needs stability at tight end, amid roster changes. The backfield is a priority for upgrades, with names like Travis ETN, Kenneth Walker III,

1:02and Rico Doudel in the mix through Free Agency OR. The draft. They might also chase a veteran wide receiver, like Mike Evans or Edge rushers, such as Trey Hendrickson and Jalen Phillips for more pop. Still, the draft is where Veech will likely make his biggest splash, using their picks for young talent. Though they smart in Free Agency, avoiding big splurges to keep flexibility for a strong off-season push. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. It looks like a pillow, it sounds like headphones, built for comfort and sound, also L-I-SoliPillow.com.