3 likely landing spots for Tyrann Mathieu in free agency
As we approach the off-season, free agency is right around the corner and is set to start on March 16th.
As for the safeties, there are a few solid options on the market. Marcus Williams, Jessie Bates III, Marcus Maye, Quandre Diggs, and Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu.
Before the start of the 2021 season, Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith signed a four-year $64 million extension.
At age 33, Smith is one of the older veteran safeties, and should set the free agency market for younger safeties, including Mathieu.
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Mathieu heads into free agency as one of the more notable names on defense and will look to have an immediate impact wherever he lands. Here are three potential landing spots for Tyrann Mathieu as he heads into free agency.
1.) Kansas City Chiefs
Mathieu spent the last three seasons in Kansas City and was integral to their defense when they won the Super Bowl in 2020.
Last season, he made the Pro Bowl with a solid season recording 76 tackles, three interceptions, six pass deflections, three fumble recoveries, and one defensive touchdown.
He was the defensive captain last season for the Chiefs and is one of the Chiefs' top priorities to re-sign this off-season. If the Chiefs let Mathieu walk, they'll most likely have to replace him in the draft, as they only have $11 million in cap space.
This is a scenario where he may take a little less on a contract extension to remain with the Chiefs long-term. That is, if he decides not to explore his options in free agency.