KC / 2026 CAP FILE
Kansas City Chiefs
Salary cap, contracts, and every roster charge.
The Kansas City Chiefs have $13.8M in estimated 2026 cap space and $298.8M in total listed cap liabilities. The current allocation includes $137.6M on offense, $135.6M on defense and $10.1M on special teams. Figures last checked Sep 3, 2026, 8:07 AM ET.
Cap space$13.8M2026
Total liabilities$298.8MAll commitments
Top 51$272.3MOffseason
Cap rows53Player charges
2026 CAP OVERVIEW
The cap position.
Offense$137.6M
Defense$135.6M
Special teams$10.1M
PLAYER CAP TABLE
2026 roster charges
| Player | Base salary | Bonuses | Guaranteed | Cap hit | Pre-June 1 dead | Pre-June 1 savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chris JonesDT | $19M | $25.9M | $35M | $44.9M | $64.3M | -$19.4M |
 Patrick MahomesQB | $1.3M | $33.4M | $2.3M | $34.7M | $217.4M | -$182.8M |
 Nick BoltonLB | $14.8M | $4.5M | $15M | $19.3M | $23.5M | -$4.3M |
 Jaylon MooreOT | $14.2M | $4.5M | $7M | $18.7M | $10.7M | $7.9M |
 Creed HumphreyC | $14.3M | $3.9M | $14.3M | $18.1M | $25.1M | -$7.0M |
 Kristian FultonCB | $9.8M | $3.3M | $5M | $13M | $8M | $5M |
 Trey SmithG | $1.2M | $10.9M | $1.2M | $12.1M | $56.5M | -$44.3M |
 Mansoor DelaneCB | $885,000 | $6.7M | $885,000 | $7.6M | $41.9M | -$34.3M |
 George KarlaftisDE | $1.2M | $6.2M | $1.2M | $7.4M | $37.9M | -$30.5M |
 Harrison ButkerPK | $5.8M | $1.5M | $5.8M | $7.3M | $10.0M | -$2.7M |
 Noah GrayTE | $4.7M | $2.3M | $0 | $7.0M | $3M | $4.0M |
 Kenneth Walker IIIRB | $1.2M | $4.5M | $1.4M | $5.7M | $28.7M | -$23.0M |
 Drue TranquillLB | $2.2M | $2.8M | $2.2M | $5M | $4.5M | $505,000 |
 Travis KelceTE | $3M | $12.6M | $0 | $4.9M | $10.7M | -$5.8M |
 Chamarri ConnerS | $3.7M | $187,841 | $0 | $3.9M | $187,841 | $3.7M |
 Xavier WorthyWR | $2.0M | $1.7M | $2.0M | $3.8M | $8.1M | -$4.4M |
 Felix Anudike-UzomahDE | $2.4M | $1.4M | $2.4M | $3.8M | $3.8M | $0 |
 Alohi GilmanS | $1.3M | $2.3M | $1.5M | $3.5M | $15M | -$11.5M |
 Tyquan ThorntonWR | $1.4M | $2.1M | $1.4M | $3.5M | $7.4M | -$3.9M |
 Josh SimmonsOT | $1.5M | $1.8M | $1.5M | $3.3M | $12.0M | -$8.7M |
 Peter WoodsDT | $885,000 | $2.4M | $885,000 | $3.3M | $18.0M | -$14.7M |
 Khyiris TongaDT | $1.2M | $2.1M | $1.4M | $3.3M | $14M | -$10.7M |
 Justin FieldsQB | $3M | $0 | $3M | $3M | $3M | $0 |
 R Mason ThomasDE | $885,000 | $1.3M | $885,000 | $2.2M | $12.2M | -$10.0M |
 Rashee RiceWR | $1.6M | $430,949 | $0 | $2.1M | $430,949 | $1.6M |
 Kingsley SuamataiaOT | $1.3M | $447,546 | $0 | $1.8M | $745,092 | $1.0M |
 James WinchesterLS | $1.3M | $400,000 | $1.3M | $1.7M | $1.7M | $0 |
 Ashton GillotteDE | $1.1M | $436,295 | $0 | $1.5M | $1.2M | $373,984 |
 Nohl WilliamsCB | $1.1M | $361,911 | $0 | $1.4M | $935,733 | $504,156 |
 Jack CochraneLB | $1.2M | $200,000 | $500,000 | $1.4M | $650,000 | $765,000 |
 Mike CaliendoG | $1.1M | $200,000 | $500,000 | $1.4M | $650,000 | $700,000 |
 Jared WileyTE | $1.1M | $172,155 | $0 | $1.2M | $344,310 | $902,845 |
 Jalen RoyalsWR | $1.0M | $216,800 | $0 | $1.2M | $650,400 | $571,400 |
 L'Jarius SneedCB | $1.2M | $0 | $0 | $1.2M | $0 | $1.2M |
 Jaden HicksS | $1.1M | $132,177 | $0 | $1.2M | $264,354 | $942,823 |
 Jadon CanadyCB | $885,000 | $306,833 | $0 | $1.2M | $1.2M | -$35,499 |
 Hunter NourzadC | $1.1M | $79,879 | $0 | $1.2M | $159,758 | $995,121 |
 Joshua EzeuduG | $1.1M | $50,000 | $330,300 | $1.1M | $330,300 | $814,700 |
 Jeffrey BassaLB | $1.0M | $103,413 | $0 | $1.1M | $310,239 | $798,174 |
 Christian Roland-WallaceCB | $1.1M | $1,668 | $0 | $1.1M | $1,668 | $1.1M |
 Matt AraizaP | $1.1M | $0 | $0 | $1.1M | $0 | $1.1M |
 Nikko RemigioWR | $1.1M | $0 | $0 | $1.1M | $0 | $1.1M |
 Brashard SmithRB | $1.0M | $33,369 | $0 | $1.0M | $100,107 | $938,262 |
 Emmett JohnsonRB | $885,000 | $121,409 | $0 | $1.0M | $485,636 | $520,773 |
 Cooper McDonaldLB | $1.0M | $0 | $0 | $1.0M | $0 | $1.0M |
 Cyrus AllenWR | $885,000 | $94,869 | $0 | $979,869 | $379,476 | $600,393 |
 Garrett NussmeierQB | $885,000 | $30,122 | $0 | $915,122 | $120,488 | $794,634 |
 Jake BriningstoolTE | $885,000 | $10,000 | $0 | $895,000 | $20,000 | $875,000 |
 Xavier NwankpaS | $885,000 | $6,666 | $247,500 | $891,666 | $267,500 | $624,166 |
 Bryson EasonDT | $885,000 | $0 | $247,500 | $885,000 | $247,500 | $637,500 |
 Diego PoundsOT | $885,000 | $0 | $15,000 | $885,000 | $15,000 | $870,000 |
 Jack PyburnLB | $885,000 | $0 | $100,000 | $885,000 | $100,000 | $785,000 |
 Kahlil BensonOT | $885,000 | $0 | $0 | $885,000 | $0 | $885,000 |
Release figures show the pre-June 1 scenario.
CONTRACT FILES
Kansas City Chiefs contracts
81 published contractsView all →
Patrick MahomesQB · through 2033$504.8M$63.1M APYKenneth Walker IIIRB · through 2028$43.0M$14.3M APYMansoor DelaneCB · through 2030$41.9M$10.5M APYAlohi GilmanS · through 2028$24M$8M APYKhyiris TongaDT · through 2028$21M$7M APYPeter WoodsDT · through 2030$18.0M$4.5M APYR Mason ThomasDE · through 2029$12.2M$3.0M APYTravis KelceTE · through 2026$12M$12M APYTyquan ThorntonWR · through 2027$11M$5.5M APYJadon CanadyCB · through 2029$5.6M$1.4M APYEmmett JohnsonRB · through 2029$4.9M$1.2M APYCyrus AllenWR · through 2029$4.8M$1.2M APYGarrett NussmeierQB · through 2029$4.5M$1.1M APYDrue TranquillLB · through 2026$3.5M$3.5M APYDiego PoundsOT · through 2028$3.1M$1.0M APYJeff CaldwellWR · through 2028$3.1M$1.0M APYBryson EasonDT · through 2028$3.1M$1.0M APYJohn Michael GyllenborgTE · through 2028$3.1M$1.0M APYXavier NwankpaS · through 2028$3.1M$1.0M APYJack PyburnLB · through 2028$3.1M$1.0M APYEJ SmithRB · through 2028$3.1M$1.0M APYJames WinchesterLS · through 2026$1.7M$1.7M APYJack CochraneLB · through 2026$1.4M$1.4M APYMike CaliendoG · through 2026$1.4M$1.4M APYJoshua EzeuduG · through 2026$1.3M$1.3M APYEmmanuel OgbahDE · through 2026$1.3MNot reported APYL'Jarius SneedCB · through 2026$1.2M$1.2M APYCole ChristiansenLB · through 2026$1.2MNot reported APYCam JonesLB · through 2026$1.1MNot reported APYJason BrownleeWR · through 2026$1.1MNot reported APYC.J. HansonG · through 2026$1.1MNot reported APYMatt AraizaP · through 2026$1.1MNot reported APYNikko RemigioWR · through 2026$1.1MNot reported APYTanner McCalisterS · through 2026$1.1MNot reported APYChukwuebuka GodrickOT · through 2026$1.0MNot reported APYEsa PoleOT · through 2026$1.0MNot reported APYCooper McDonaldLB · through 2026$1.0MNot reported APYTyreke SmithDE · through 2026$1.0MNot reported APYChris OladokunQB · through 2026$1.0MNot reported APYKevin KnowlesCB · through 2026$1.0MNot reported APYAndrew ArmstrongWR · through 2026$885,000Not reported APYJimmy HolidayWR · through 2026$885,000Not reported APYEthan HurkettDE · through 2026$885,000Not reported APYMason PlineTE · through 2026$885,000Not reported APYKam ArnoldLB · through 2026$885,000Not reported APYKellen DieschOT · through 2026$885,000Not reported APYMelvin Smith Jr.CB · through 2026$885,000Not reported APYTre WatsonTE · through 2026$885,000Not reported APYAmari McNeillDT · through 2026$885,000Not reported APYJeff WeimerWR · through 2026$885,000Not reported APYJacob De JesusWR · through 2026$885,000Not reported APYKahlil BensonOT · through 2026$885,000Not reported APYXavier LoydWR · through 2026$885,000Not reported APYNiles KingDE · through 2026$885,000Not reported APYTrey SmithG · through 2028$94M$23.5M APYGeorge KarlaftisDE · through 2030$88M$22M APYNick BoltonLB · through 2027$45M$15M APYJustin FieldsQB · through 2026$40M$20M APYJaylon MooreOT · through 2026$30M$15M APYKristian FultonCB · through 2026$20M$10M APYJosh SimmonsOT · through 2029$14.7M$3.7M APYOmarr Norman-LottDT · through 2028$7.2M$1.8M APYAshton GillotteDE · through 2028$6.7M$1.7M APYNohl WilliamsCB · through 2028$6.3M$1.6M APYJalen RoyalsWR · through 2028$5.1M$1.3M APYJeffrey BassaLB · through 2028$4.6M$1.2M APYBrashard SmithRB · through 2028$4.3M$1.1M APYJake BriningstoolTE · through 2027$3.0M$998,333 APYChris JonesDT · through 2028$158.8M$31.8M APYCreed HumphreyC · through 2028$72M$18M APYHarrison ButkerPK · through 2028$25.6M$6.4M APYNoah GrayTE · through 2027$18M$6M APYXavier WorthyWR · through 2028$13.8M$3.4M APYKingsley SuamataiaOT · through 2027$6.4M$1.6M APYJared WileyTE · through 2027$4.7M$1.2M APYJaden HicksS · through 2027$4.5M$1.1M APYHunter NourzadC · through 2027$4.3M$1.1M APYChris Roland-WallaceCB · through 2026$2.8M$945,000 APYFelix Anudike-UzomahDE · through 2026$11.8M$3.0M APYRashee RiceWR · through 2026$6.5M$1.6M APYChamarri ConnerS · through 2026$4.6M$1.1M APYACTIVE ROSTER DIRECTORY
Players, reported salaries and contract status
Salary and signed-through fields come from the active roster feed. A published contract badge means Capologist has reconciled the underlying deal to its sources.
77 players
| Player | Pos. | Age | Status | Reported salary | Signed through | Contract record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick MahomesTexas Tech | QBQuarterback | 30 | Active | $56.8M | 2033 | Published → |
| Chris JonesMississippi State | DTDefensive Tackle | 32 | Active | $35.1M | 2029 | Published → |
| Trey SmithTennessee | GGuard | 27 | Active | $20M | 2028 | Published → |
| Jaylon MooreWestern Michigan | OTOffensive Tackle | 28 | Active | $15M | 2026 | Published → |
| Nick BoltonMissouri | LBLinebacker | 26 | Active | $15M | 2027 | Published → |
| Creed HumphreyOklahoma | CCenter | 27 | Active | $14.5M | 2028 | Published → |
| Kenneth Walker IIIMichigan State | RBRunning Back | 25 | Active | $14.3M | 2028 | Published → |
| Travis KelceCincinnati | TETight End | 36 | Active | $12M | 2028 | Published → |
| George KarlaftisPurdue | DEDefensive End | 25 | Active | $11.2M | 2030 | Published → |
| Kristian FultonLSU | CBCornerback | 27 | Active | $10M | 2026 | Published → |
| Alohi GilmanNotre Dame | SSafety | 28 | Active | $7.5M | 2028 | Published → |
| Khyiris TongaBYU | DTDefensive Tackle | 30 | Active | $7M | 2028 | Published → |
| Harrison ButkerGeorgia Tech | PKPlace Kicker | 31 | Active | $5.9M | 2028 | Published → |
| Noah GrayDuke | TETight End | 27 | Active | $5.5M | 2027 | Published → |
| Tyquan ThorntonBaylor | WRWide Receiver | 26 | Active | $5.5M | 2027 | Published → |
| Chamarri ConnerVirginia Tech | SSafety | 26 | Active | $3.6M | 2026 | Published → |
| Drue TranquillNotre Dame | LBLinebacker | 31 | Active | $3.5M | 2026 | Published → |
| Justin FieldsOhio State | QBQuarterback | 27 | Active | $3M | 2026 | Published → |
| Felix Anudike-UzomahKansas State | DEDefensive End | 24 | Active | $2.4M | 2026 | Published → |
| Xavier WorthyTexas | WRWide Receiver | 23 | Active | $2.0M | 2027 | Published → |
 Kader KohouEast Texas A&M | CBCornerback | 27 | Practice Squad | $1.8M | 2026 | Player profile |
| James WinchesterOklahoma | LSLong Snapper | 37 | Active | $1.7M | 2026 | Published → |
| Rashee RiceSMU | WRWide Receiver | 26 | Active | $1.6M | 2026 | Published → |
| Josh SimmonsOhio State | OTOffensive Tackle | 23 | Active | $1.5M | 2028 | Published → |
| Jack CochraneSouth Dakota | LBLinebacker | 27 | Active | $1.4M | 2026 | Published → |
| Kingsley SuamataiaBYU | OTOffensive Tackle | 23 | Active | $1.4M | 2027 | Published → |
| Mike CaliendoWestern Michigan | GGuard | 28 | Active | $1.4M | 2026 | Published → |
 Cam JonesIndiana | LBLinebacker | 26 | Practice Squad | $1.3M | 2026 | Published → |
 Emmanuel OgbahOklahoma State | DEDefensive End | 32 | Practice Squad | $1.3M | 2026 | Published → |
| L'Jarius SneedLouisiana Tech | CBCornerback | 29 | Active | $1.2M | 2026 | Published → |
| Joshua EzeuduNorth Carolina | GGuard | 26 | Active | $1.2M | 2026 | Published → |
 Omarr Norman-LottTennessee | DTDefensive Tackle | 24 | Day-To-Day | $1.2M | 2028 | Published → |
| Nohl WilliamsCalifornia | CBCornerback | 23 | Active | $1.1M | 2028 | Published → |
 Ben VanSumerenMichigan State | FBFullback | 26 | Practice Squad | $1.1M | 2026 | Player profile |
 C.J. HansonHoly Cross | GGuard | 25 | Day-To-Day | $1.1M | 2026 | Published → |
| Chris Roland-WallaceUSC | CBCornerback | 24 | Active | $1.1M | 2026 | Published → |
| Jared WileyTCU | TETight End | 25 | Active | $1.1M | 2027 | Published → |
| Matt AraizaSan Diego State | PPunter | 26 | Active | $1.1M | 2026 | Published → |
 Tyreke SmithOhio State | DEDefensive End | 26 | Practice Squad | $1.1M | 2026 | Published → |
 Chris OladokunSouth Dakota State | QBQuarterback | 28 | Day-To-Day | $1.0M | 2026 | Published → |
| Cooper McDonaldTCU | LBLinebacker | 25 | Active | $1.0M | 2027 | Published → |
 Ethan DriskellMarshall | OTOffensive Tackle | 26 | Practice Squad | $1.0M | 2026 | Player profile |
| Jake BriningstoolClemson | TETight End | 23 | Active | $885K | 2027 | Published → |
 Matt WaletzkoNorth Dakota | OTOffensive Tackle | 26 | Day-To-Day | $565K | 2026 | Player profile |
 Ethan DownsOklahoma | LBLinebacker | 23 | Day-To-Day | $515K | 2026 | Player profile |
 Andrew ArmstrongArkansas | WRWide Receiver | 25 | Practice Squad | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
| Ashton GillotteLouisville | DEDefensive End | 23 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
| Brashard SmithSMU | RBRunning Back | 23 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
| Bryson EasonTennessee | DTDefensive Tackle | 24 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
 Cole ChristiansenArmy | LBLinebacker | 29 | Practice Squad | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
| Cyrus AllenCincinnati | WRWide Receiver | 23 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
 D'Arco Perkins-McAllisterUL Monroe | CBCornerback | 23 | Practice Squad | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Player profile |
 DeShon SingletonNebraska | SSafety | 23 | Practice Squad | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Player profile |
| Diego PoundsOle Miss | OTOffensive Tackle | 23 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
 EJ SmithTexas A&M | RBRunning Back | 24 | Day-To-Day | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
| Emmett JohnsonNebraska | RBRunning Back | 22 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
| Garrett NussmeierLSU | QBQuarterback | 24 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
| Hunter NourzadPenn State | CCenter | 25 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
| Jack PyburnLSU | LBLinebacker | 22 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
| Jaden HicksWashington State | SSafety | 24 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
| Jadon CanadyOregon | CBCornerback | 23 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
| Jalen RoyalsUtah State | WRWide Receiver | 23 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
 Jaydn OttOklahoma | RBRunning Back | 23 | Practice Squad | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Player profile |
 Jeff CaldwellCincinnati | WRWide Receiver | 23 | Day-To-Day | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
| Jeffrey BassaOregon | LBLinebacker | 23 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
 Jimmy HolidayLouisiana Tech | WRWide Receiver | 24 | Day-To-Day | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
 John Michael GyllenborgWyoming | TETight End | 24 | Day-To-Day | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
| Kahlil BensonIndiana | OTOffensive Tackle | 24 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
| Mansoor DelaneLSU | CBCornerback | 22 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
 Nathan CarterMichigan State | RBRunning Back | 24 | Practice Squad | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Player profile |
| Nikko RemigioFresno State | WRWide Receiver | 26 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
 Omari EvansWashington | WRWide Receiver | 22 | Practice Squad | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Player profile |
 Pete NygraLouisville | OTOffensive Tackle | 24 | Practice Squad | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Player profile |
| Peter WoodsClemson | DTDefensive Tackle | 21 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
| R Mason ThomasOklahoma | DEDefensive End | 22 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
 Tanner McCalisterOhio State | SSafety | 26 | Practice Squad | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
| Xavier NwankpaIowa | SSafety | 22 | Active | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Published → |
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Kansas City Chiefs cap FAQ
How much 2026 cap space do the Kansas City Chiefs have?
The Kansas City Chiefs have $13.8M in estimated 2026 cap space, with $272.3M counting in the Top 51 calculation.
What are the team's total cap liabilities?
Kansas City Chiefs total listed cap liabilities are $298.8M for 2026.
How many player charges are listed?
53 player salary-cap rows are currently listed for 2026.
When was this updated?
Team cap figures refresh automatically. Last checked Sep 3, 2026, 8:07 AM ET.