Breaking News: The Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed one of their exclusive rights free agents, *Mike Caliendo* ¹. This move is part of the team’s efforts to retain their roster depth as free agency begins. Caliendo, an offensive lineman, was tendered a minimum salary contract of $985,000 for the 2024 season.
The Chiefs also re-signed other exclusive rights free agents, including *Cole Christiansen*, *Jack Cochrane*, *Malik Herring*, and *Nazeeh Johnson* ¹. These players were all given one-year, minimum salary contracts, which are non-guaranteed, meaning there are no dead-money considerations if they don’t make the squad.
Caliendo joined the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of Western Michigan in 2022 ¹. He spent his first season on Kansas City’s practice squad before making the club in 2023. He eventually became active on game days as a backup as the Chiefs navigated offseason injuries.
Johnson, a cornerback, was drafted by the Chiefs in the seventh round (259th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft ¹. He was waived out of training camp before signing a new deal with the Chiefs a few weeks later when he was promoted from the practice squad. Johnson became a core member of the Chiefs’ special teams units throughout his rookie season, exceeding 50% of Kansas City’s special teams snaps in all three 2022 playoff games, including their win in Super Bowl LVII over the Philadelphia Eagles.
These re-signings demonstrate the Chiefs’ commitment to maintaining their roster depth and building on their recent success ¹. By retaining these players, the team can continue to develop their skills and contribute to the team’s success in the upcoming season.
