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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.

The Kansas City Chiefs made a two-pronged move involving Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones accounting for about $50 million in NFL free agency.

The Kansas City Chiefs have restructured the contracts of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive tackle Chris Jones to clear up $49.446 million in cap space, according to ESPN’s Field Yates.

They’ve already been busy this offseason, trading offensive guard Joe Thuney to the Bears and reaching deals cornerback Kristian Fulton, running back Elijah Mitchell and offensive tackle Jaylon Moore. They also placed the franchise tag on guard Trey Smith and re-signed Marquise "Hollywood" Brown, among other moves.

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.

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.