Chiefs Now Have Lowest Payroll In The NFL

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The Kansas City Chief have some money to spend in free agency, which begins tonight at midnight (EST). The Chiefs slashed more payroll yesterday by cutting WR Devard Darling and RB Dantrell Savage. From ESPN.com:

Last week, at the NFL combine, Kansas City general manager Scott Pioli indicated that the Chiefs will consider being active in free agency.

They definitely have financial room to add to the roster. Kansas City’s current payroll is $41 million after it cut receiver Devard Darling, who was set to make $2 million. It is the lowest payroll in the NFL. When Arizona cuts safety Antrel Rolle this week, its payroll will be in the $47 million range.

Quarterback Matt Cassel accounts for more than a quarter of Kansas City’s current payroll. He is set to make more than $11 million this season. Only eight players make more than $1 million.

It remains to be seen if Kansas City spends a lot of money in free agency, but it is clear it can absorb more payroll.

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Patrick Allen

I agree Kris.

Here is what I want the Chiefs to do. trade for Boldin now. Resign Chambers now. Receiver, done.

Tonight, sign Dansby.

Hope Berry falls to us. Draft him.

NT and O-Line in the 2nd round.

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Kris

I think addressing WR and safety via FA could really simplify the "who do we take at what position" on draft day. These 2 positions, along with CB potentially, could be really key. But I'm not for going all crazy in an uncapped year with a lockout looming (and new CBA after that). Improve for short term, but don't sacrifice long term at its expense.

dubldug

I believe we can get 2 or 3 pieces of the puzzle which will make us much more competitive but it remains to be seen. I hope we can finagle a really good receiver which may be the most important need.

Randy5k-Arrowhead Adventurer

I think we can look forward to an exciting offseason.

I agree with fanatic, lets gets some talent on the field. Free agency can help us. TOUCHDOWN KAAAAAAAAAANSAS CITEEEEEEEE!!!

chiefsfanatic

I really hope they go all out,and get some good free agents that could give us a chance to take the AFC west title this year since the Chargers are rebuilding.lets go for it now,We fans deserve this,Its been way to long,lets bring back the Arrowhead magic at the Stadium once again.TOUCHDOWN KANSASCITY;;;;;;;;;;;;;;.