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Chiefs Cut Guard Caliendo: Roster Moves Ahead
8 Mar
Summary
- Chiefs will not offer restricted free agency tender to guard Mike Caliendo.
- Caliendo played 42 games for Chiefs, starting seven and three playoff games.
- Exclusive rights free agents Matt Araiza and Nikko Remigio await offers.
As NFL free agency approaches, the Kansas City Chiefs have decided not to extend a restricted free agency tender to guard Mike Caliendo. This move frees up $3.5 million in salary cap space, which is crucial given the team's recent efforts to get under the salary limit. Caliendo joined the Chiefs in 2022 as an undrafted free agent and has since played in 42 games, including seven starts, and all three of the team's playoff games during the 2024 postseason.
While Caliendo is free to re-sign with the Chiefs, it would likely be for a lower salary, potentially around the minimum for players with three accrued seasons. The Chiefs also face decisions on exclusive rights free agents punter Matt Araiza and wide receiver Nikko Remigio. These players can be offered a minimum salary contract to prevent them from negotiating with other teams. Decisions for these exclusive rights players must be made before the new league year begins on Wednesday at 3 p.m.
