The Kansas City Chiefs enter 2026 in unfamiliar territory, as the team that made it to at least the AFC Championship Game for seven straight years will miss the playoffs. This team has some work to do in the upcoming offseason, but the Chiefs will need to figure out what to do with their own free agents before adding outside help to the roster.
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As of this posting, the Chiefs are $52.7 million over the projected 2026 salary cap. While they will clear cap space with roster cuts and contract restructures, it’s safe to say this team will not have much spending money in 2026. With that in mind, they’ll need to be frugal and make sure they’re optimally using every dollar available.
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