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Chiefs keep gambling by doling out another big-money deal

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August 14th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs are gambling that big contracts paid out to quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and defensive tackle Chris Jones this offseason will work out. The first consideration is whether the salary cap will continue to grow over the next few years, allowing them to absorb their increasing salaries. The second is that players such as Kelce, who turns 31 in October, will continue to produce at a Pro Bowl level as they reach their mid-30s.