USA Today

● By Ayrton Ostly
The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs' 2024 season ended in heartbreak with a tough loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59. The Eagles dominated the trenches on both sides of the ball in the loss and exposed the Chiefs' shortcomings. Kansas City may have two-time MVP Patrick Mahomes at quarterback, but he can't overcome an overwhelmed offensive line and skill position group. The Chiefs aren't flush with cap space in 2025. At time of publishing, they're 24th in the league in cap space with multiple players hitting free agency. Right guard Trey Smith should get a huge contract from another team and linebacker Nick Bolton, safety Justin Reid and edge rusher Charles Omenihu could all take their talents elsewhere this offseason.