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2024 Kansas City Chiefs free agents: Targets, draft needs and more as free agency nears
Coming off of their third Super Bowl win in five years, the Kansas City Chiefs will have some roster decisions to make as the new league year approaches.
The back-to-back champs have 19 players set to hit unrestricted free agency, including several of its top performers on the defensive sides of the ball. Among them are defensive lineman (and the team’s 2023 co-leader in sacks) Chris Jones as well as starting cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, who led the team in passes defended and interceptions.
Though the Chiefs are currently 16th in the NFL in cap space – according to Over the Cap – there will be some significant roster changes to come as free agents join and depart ahead of the NFL Draft.
Here’s everything to know about Kansas City’s free agency situation.
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2024 Kansas City free agents
Unrestricted free agents
In order of percentage of snaps played, per Over the Cap:
- CB L’Jarius Sneed
- EDGE Mike Danna
- IDL Chris Jones
- OT Donovan Smith
- LB Willie Gay, Jr.
- S Mike Edwards
- LB Drue Tranquill
- IDL Derrick Nnadi
- IDL Tershawn Wharton
- P Tommy Townsend
- LS James Winchester
- RB Jerick McKinnon
- TE Blake Bell
- RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
- WR Mecole Hardman
- WR Richie James
- IOL Nick Allegretti
- QB Blaine Gabbert
- S Deon Bush
- OT Prince Tega Wanogho
- LB Darius Harris
Restricted/exclusive rights free agents
- LB Jack Cochrane
- EDGE Malik Herring
- IOL Mike Caliendo
- LB Cole Christiansen
- S Nazeeh Johnson
- TE Jody Fortson
Potential Chiefs NFL Draft targets
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY: Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
Middlehurst-Schwartz writes, “[Franklin’s] deep speed and run-after-catch ability would add vital explosiveness to a passing attack that has grown far too stale.”
Trevor Sikkema, Pro Football Focus: Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
Sikkema writes, “Coleman’s… an incredibly gifted athlete, but his game lacks consistent separation. Still, his talent level is too high for a team like the Chiefs — who desperately need an alpha X receiver — to pass up.”
Garrett Podell, CBS Sports: T’Vondre Sweat, DL, Texas
Podell writes, “Sweat is dominator against the run as his primary value is stuffing the middle of the line of scrimmage.”
Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State (trade up to pick 25)
Reuter writes, “Selecting receiver Rashee Rice last year in the second round was a nice start, but the Chiefs’ inconsistency at the position could force them to trade up for another top-tier talent.”
Damian Parson, The Draft Network: Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
Parson writes, “Rashee Rice has proven to be a WR1 in the making for the Chiefs, but he needs help. Xavier Worthy is a quick route-runner with immense explosiveness and speed.”
When does NFL free agency begin?
March 11: The NFL’s legal tampering period begins at noon ET. According to the NFL’s official operations website, this is when teams are allowed to begin negotiating contracts with players that are set to become free agents.
March 13: NFL free agency officially begins at 4 p.m. ET. All contracts that end after the 2023 season expire, and teams and players are allowed to execute new contracts. This includes deals agreed to during the tampering period becoming official.
When is the 2024 NFL Draft?
Where: Campus Marius Park at Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan
When: April 25-27, 2024
Cable TV: ESPN, ABC, NFL Network
Streaming: NFL+; ESPN+; fuboTV
How to watch: Catch this year’s NFL Draft with a Fubo subscription
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Kansas City liquor store increasing international options ahead of World Cup
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Sheriff: 2 Kansas suspects arrested, stolen items recovered
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two men were arrested following a lengthy Reno County Sheriff’s Office investigation into several burglaries and thefts in the area.
Garson Stanley Boyles was arrested May 21, and Jimmy Ray Miller was arrested May 27. Both were arrested on suspicion of 11 counts of burglary, five counts of criminal damage to property and four counts of theft.
The sheriff’s office said numerous stolen items have been recovered, including a vehicle. Investigators said several items remain missing.
Anyone with information about the location of stolen property is asked to contact the Reno County Sheriff’s Office at 620-694-2735. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Reno County Crime Stoppers at 620-694-2666 or 800-222-TIPS.
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Where to watch Kansas City Royals vs Texas Rangers: TV channel, start time, streaming for May 30
What to know about MLB’s ABS robot umpire strike zone system
MLB launches ABS challenge system as players test robot umpire calls in a groundbreaking season.
The 2026 MLB season has surpassed the quarter mark, and after each team’s first 40 games, there’s plenty of reasons to tune in all summer long.
Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has already proven doubters wrong by launching 17 home runs, Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes consistently looks like the best version of himself on the mound and Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski is throwing harder than any starter in the majors.
The MLB action continues on Saturday as the Kansas City Royals visit the Texas Rangers.
Here’s everything you need to know to tune in for the first pitch.
See USA TODAY’s sortable MLB schedule to filter by team or division.
What time is Kansas City Royals vs Texas Rangers?
First pitch between the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. (ET) on Saturday, May 30.
How to watch Kansas City Royals vs Texas Rangers on Saturday
All times Eastern and accurate as of Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 6:33 a.m.
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MLB scores, results
MLB scores for May 30 games are available on usatoday.com . Here’s how to access today’s results:
See scores, results for all of today’s games.
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