Vote now: Chiefs have $3 million in cap space. Should they sign these free agents?
Should the Chiefs, who have the No. 31 ranked scoring defense, reach out to either cornerback Stephon Gilmore or linebacker Jaylon Smith?
The NFLPA shows the Chiefs have $3,170,630 in salary-cap space, so they could in theory offer a deal.
Gilmore, a four-time Pro Bowler, announced he was leaving the Patriots in a message he shared on Twitter. CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson tweeted “Gilmore who was set to earn $7M in base salary this season is looking to earn at least $15M a year on the open market now.”
But Spotrac said it would be possible for a team to fit Gilmore in this season at $3 million.
As for Smith, who was released Tuesday night by the Cowboys, he has the 11th-highest grade this season from Pro Football Focus among linebackers. Spotrac said Smith had five years and $50.75 million remaining on his contract.
This story was originally published October 6, 2021 at 9:42 AM.
