The Chiefs have some tough decisions to make in free agency and it looks like one of their best players will walk away.

The Kansas City Chiefs are currently looking down the barrel of the ever-daunting salary cap heading into next week’s looming free agency, from the unenviable angle of being nearly $16 million over the cap.

The Kansas City Chiefs are facing a significant roster shake-up as standout safety Justin Reid is unlikely to re-sign with the team. According to Nate Taylor of The Athletic, Reid

Now, the Chiefs have started to prepare for the 2025 season, with free agency beginning on Feb. 12. The first domino to fall was tight end Travis Kelce, who has elected to return for his 12th year after pondering retirement. Kansas City was also able to lock up guard Trey Smith for the year, using the franchise tag on him.

Reid, a seven-year NFL veteran, has been an important starter on the last three Chiefs teams, winning a pair of Super Bowl rings in the process. But Kansas City has some tough stay-or-go decisions to make this spring, and one insider's report seems to indicate Reid is trending towards the "go" side.

In a shocking turn of events, Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly not planning to offer a contract extension to one of Patrick Mahomes' key defensive teammates. Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs will hardly be able to keep their roster intact after losing the Super Bowl to the Eagles.

The Kansas City Chiefs have many key players hitting free agency following their Super Bowl LIX loss. They could lose a three-year starter to the Minnesota Vikings in free agency.