The gift that keeps giving for the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes ‘ contract has now been restructured four times. Having franchise-tagged Trey Smith and paid Nick Bolton and then Kristian Fulton, the Chiefs are again turning to the Mahomes restructure tactic.

Mahomes and Jones are both tied to the Chiefs for years to come -- Mahomes is signed through 2031, and Jones through 2028 -- so Kansas City's adjustments here were likely related to how and when those players' contracts get paid out.

In a race to become compliant with the 2025 salary cap before 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, the Chiefs restructured their largest contracts and cleared more than $49 million, according to multiple reports.

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The Chiefs have restructured the contracts of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive tackle Chris Jones, freeing up $49.446 million in salary cap space, a source told ESPN.

NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reporting the Kansas City Chiefs boost cap space by about $50M after restructures by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive end Chris Jones.

Having agreed to a few deals early in the legal tampering period, the Kansas City Chiefs have adjusted contracts for Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones to clear cap space so those new additions can officially sign their pacts.