While the Kansas City Chiefs and their fans await contract news regarding cornerback L’Jarius Snead and defensive tackle Chris Jones, news broke on Thursday night that another key defender is returning.
Outside linebacker Drue Tranquill, who helped the Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII in his first season with the team, is returning to Kansas City.
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that Tranquill and the Chiefs had agreed on a new deal. Shortly after, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network replied with the specific terms, reporting that “It’s a 3-year deal worth $19 million with $13M fully guaranteed, per source.”
#Chiefs and linebacker Drue Tranquill are expected to reach an agreement on a new contract, per sources.
Key piece of Super Bowl run primed for a re-up. pic.twitter.com/lXxdqPVpdy
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 8, 2024
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 also seemingly confirmed the move. He shared a photo of himself and Travis Kelce celebrating the Super Bowl win with the caption, “unfinished business #ChiefsKingdom LETS GOOOOO.”
unfinished business ‼️#ChiefsKingdom LETS GOOOOO🗣️ pic.twitter.com/uBtj2dAWqF
— Drue Tranquill (@DTranquill) March 8, 2024
Tranquill is entering his sixth NFL season in 2024. Before going to the Chiefs, Tranquill spent his first four NFL seasons with their AFC West rivals, the Los Angeles Chargers. In his first season in Kansas City, Tranquill started 16 regular season games as well as all four postseason games. He recorded 4.5 sacks and was in on 78 tackles — 58 solo — during the regular season. During the playoffs, Tranquill tallied 21 tackles with 16 solo.
[Jeremy Fowler on Twitter/X, Ian Rapoport on Twitter/X]
