Chiefs news: Nick Allegretti gets well-deserved reward from Commanders

The Kansas City Chiefs will undoubtedly miss the toughness, security, and performance he provided along the offensive line, but everyone in Chiefs Kingdom is no doubt happy for veteran Nick Allegretti who pulled in the long-awaited payday he's deserved in free agency.

On Monday night, it was reported that Allegretti had reached a three-year agreement with the Washington Commanders. The deal is worth up to a reported $15 million.

Chiefs Kingdom should be happy to see Nick Allegretti getting the payday he deserves in free agency this spring.

Allegretti is a five-year NFL veteran who has played every single snap of his career with the Chiefs after being selected in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft. A versatile lineman from the University of Illinois, Allegretti was a experienced prospect who the Chiefs hoped could provide some depth along the interior.

Over time, the Chiefs not only found Allegretti to be a helpful depth piece but he served as a primary super sub in 2023, especially after losing Andrew Wylie in free agency a year ago. This year, Allegretti even stepped in for Joe Thuney in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills and maintained a high level of play through the team's repeat Super Bowl run.

After the Super Bowl win, Allegretti revealed that he'd played through a torn UCL injury in the biggest game of the year and finally had surgery following the season. That sort of toughness displayed on the biggest stage possible is what helped earn him a real opportunity to start up front.

Allegretti will now join Wylie with the Commanders as the team rebuilds its offense this offseason with a new coaching staff in place following the firing of Ron Rivera and his staff—which included former Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.