Kansas City, MO – May 6, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs electrified their offense Thursday, trading a 2026 second-round pick and a 2025 fourth-round pick to the Chicago Bears for tight end Cole Kmet, a $50 million pass-catching weapon. The blockbuster bolsters Patrick Mahomes’ arsenal after a 40-22 Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Kmet, 26, hauled in 81 catches for 612 yards in 2023, showcasing versatility despite a 474-yard 2024. His $11.6 million annual salary fits Kansas City’s $12.7 million cap space, pairing him with Travis Kelce. “Cole’s a dynamic target,” coach Andy Reid said, eyeing a lethal TE tandem.
The Bears, with rookie Colston Loveland thriving, traded Kmet to streamline their receiver-heavy roster. Kansas City, seeking a long-term TE as Kelce nears retirement, views Kmet as a seamless fit. His 70.5 PFF grade edges Noah Gray, enhancing Mahomes’ 4,803-yard passing attack.
Chiefs’ draft—Josh Simmons, Omarr Norman-Lott, Ashton Gillotte, Nohl Williams, Jalen Royals, Jeffrey Bassa, and Brashard Smith—left TE depth thin. Kmet joins undrafted rookie Jake Briningstool, outshining Gray and Jody Fortson. GM Brett Veach’s bold move follows cuts to Robert Rochell and Mike Danna.
Chiefs Kingdom erupts with excitement. With two remaining picks, including No. 226, Kansas City targets secondary depth. Kmet’s arrival, a game-changing coup, fuels 2025 Super Bowl dreams, arming Mahomes with a versatile weapon to reclaim AFC supremacy.
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