Chiefs Wide Receiver Pitch Adds $39M Running Mate for Xavier Worthy in Free Agency

Kansas City, MO – May 9, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs ignited their offense Thursday, signing free agent wide receiver Gabe Davis to a three-year, $39 million deal. The former Bills star joins Xavier Worthy, bolstering Patrick Mahomes’ arsenal after a 40-22 Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Davis, 26, posted 553 yards and seven touchdowns in 2024, showcasing big-play ability with a 13.9-yard average per catch. His $13 million annual salary fits Kansas City’s $12.7 million cap space, pairing his deep-threat prowess with Worthy’s 4.21-second speed. “Gabe’s a difference-maker,” coach Andy Reid said.

The Chiefs, having traded Marquise Brown and lost DeAndre Hopkins, needed a playmaker. Davis’ 27 career touchdowns outshine Skyy Moore and Justyn Ross, complementing Rashee Rice, who faces a potential suspension. GM Brett Veach called Davis “our explosive spark.”

Kansas City’s draft—Josh Simmons, Omarr Norman-Lott, Ashton Gillotte, Nohl Williams, Jalen Royals, Jeffrey Bassa, and Brashard Smith—left receiver depth thin. Davis joins JuJu Smith-Schuster and undrafted rookie Elijhah Badger, forming a dynamic trio with Worthy. His 2022 career-high 836 yards signals untapped potential.

Chiefs Kingdom buzzes with excitement. With two remaining picks, including No. 226, Kansas City eyes secondary depth. Davis’ signing, a bold free-agency coup, fuels 2025 Super Bowl dreams, arming Mahomes with a proven weapon to reclaim AFC dominance.