Chiefs salary cap left at meagre $177 ahead of 2020 NFL Draft: Report

Super Bowl 2020 winners Kansas City Chiefs haven't been most active teams in NFL free ncy. It is believed that much of Chiefs' focus will be extending star quarterback Patrick Mahomes' contract. However, ahead of 2020 NFL Draft, Chiefs will also be looking to make some additions to ir roster. Per latest reports, Chiefs will have to first balance ir books before making any new additions. 

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NFL salary cap: Chiefs salary cap

ESPN’s Field Yates reported latest salary cap numbers from NFL’s internal report. Yates tweeted franchises with lowest cap available and Kansas City Chiefs comfortably held lowest spot. According to Yates' report, Chiefs salary cap is at a paltry $177 with NFL Draft 2020 just around corner. 

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NFL salary cap: Chiefs salary cap and ways to balance books

Chiefs have five picks in upcoming draft with 32nd pick being ir highest one. It is projected that for drafting a player, Chiefs will need a cap of around $5 million. Several members of roster could have ir deals re-structured as Chiefs salary cap will have to be improved. Wide receiver Sammy Watkins, who reportedly holds a cap of $21 million, is expected to be traded by Chiefs, especially after Kansas re-signed Demarcus Robinson. Frank Clark ($19.3 million), Tyrann Mathieu ($16.3 million) and Chris Jones ($16.126 million) are expected to have ir contracts restructured by Chiefs ahead of 2020-21 NFL season.

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NFL salary cap: Chiefs salary cap and priority to Mahomes deal?

Patrick Mahomes was drafted by Chiefs in 2017 NFL Draft. quarterback holds a cap valued at around $5 million. However, with Chiefs desperate to tie down Mahomes to a long-term contract, he is expected to sign a lucrative extension at Kansas.

NFL salary cap: Chiefs salary cap and bottom eight sides

According to Field Yates, New England Patriots have second-lowest available cap at $891,775. Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints make up bottom-five.

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