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Kansas City Chiefs extend key lockdown defender on three-year deal

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 3/8/24

The Kansas City Chiefs announced a massive signing for their defense ahead of the 2024 season. The Chiefs are in the midst of an offseason where they need to figure out several plans for starters from the 2023 squad.

The Kansas City Chiefs are still dealing with two major contracts

The Chiefs slapped star cornerback L’Jarius Sneed with the franchise tag last week and granted Sneed permission to seek a trade. The Chiefs must also finalize a deal with All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones in the next few days, or he will walk into free agency next week.

The Chiefs extended Drue Tranquill

One defender from the 2023 Super Bowl team will be back in the Chiefs’ bid for a three-peat. According to multiple reports, the Chiefs extended linebacker Drue Tranquill to a three-year deal worth $19 million, of which $13 million will be guaranteed.

It’s a 3-year deal worth $19 million with $13M fully guaranteed, per source. A huge deal. https://t.co/4jG8D9U5LW

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2024

Tranquill had his best season in the NFL in 2023

Tranquill finished the season with 71 total tackles, five sacks, and two forced fumbles. Per Pro Football Focus, Tranquill earned his highest-ever regular season grade (70.5) for the 2023 season. Tranquill will be a key part of a unit that will work to win a third straight Super Bowl.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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