MONEY MATTERS: Kansas City Chiefs Face MAJOR Salary Cap CRUNCH—Patrick Mahomes Restructure Coming?
MONEY MATTERS: Kansas City Chiefs Face MAJOR Salary Cap CRUNCH—Patrick Mahomes Restructure Coming?  
Podcast: Locked On Chiefs - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City Chiefs
Published On: Tue Jan 13 2026
Description: Kansas City Chiefs face a critical offseason as salary cap woes intensify—can the reigning champions restructure around Patrick Mahomes and avoid a roster overhaul? With Mahomes set to count $78 million against the cap and Chris Jones commanding a massive guaranteed salary, the team must make pivotal moves to stay competitive. Is a blockbuster trade on the horizon, or will contract extensions and strategic cuts provide enough relief for another Super Bowl run?Ryan Tracy and Chris Clark break down the Chiefs’ alarming cap deficit, highlight the financial impact of player incentives, and debate key cost-saving options with names like Juwan Taylor, Trey Smith, and Trent McDuffie in focus. The hosts dissect Kansas City’s commitment to its offensive line, forecast potential veteran cuts, and raise the tough question: will the Chiefs manage a retool or face a painful rebuild? Stay tuned for insightful analysis, insider perspectives, and a look at possible trade targets that could reshape the NFL landscape.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOChiefs?sid=YouTubeLocked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFLTEXT US: 816-357-8781MORE NFL:🚀 NFL Teams News - https://NFL33.com🎞️ Chiefs Breakdowns at RGR Football - http://bit.ly/RGRF-Chiefs🔥 ChiefsKingdom Gear 👉🏼 https://teespring.com/stores/rgr-store📝 Chiefs Corner Site - https://chiefscorner.substack.com/🧧 Connect: @RyanTracyNFL | @LockedOnChiefs | @ChrisClarkNFL | @ChiefsCornerFor your next listen, check out the Locked On Fantasy Football podcast. Get daily insight to the best Fantasy draft strategies so you can win your league this season. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Ultimate QBUltimate QB is totally free to play, has no ads, and works 100% offline — perfect for when you want to sneak in a quick game or two on the go. Just head over to http://ULTIMATE-QB.COM.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. FanDuel is officially in Playoff Mode. Every game day during the NFL playoffs, FanDuel is giving customers even more ways to get in on the action. Visit Fanduel.com to get started. PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFLGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.RobinhoodTrade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin.Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firmQuoMake this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away.Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnfl.GustoTry Gusto today at http://gusto.com/lockedonNFL and get three months free when you run your first payroll.Home ChefFor a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off your first box, free shipping, and free dessert for life. Just go to http://HomeChef.com/LOCKEDON.IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/lockedonnfl. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.