Chiefs sign first-round pick Peter Woods to rookie deal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Peter Woods on a four-year rookie contract. The deal, valued at $18 million and fully guaranteed, comes after Woods was selected as the 29th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Chiefs acquired this pick from the Rams in the trade that brought cornerback Trent McDuffie to Kansas City. Woods, a 21-year-old former Clemson standout, was recognized as a first-team All-ACC selection in 2025.
- •Peter Woods selected 29th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Woods' contract is fully guaranteed for $18 million.
- •Acquired pick from Rams in trade for Trent McDuffie.
- •Woods was a standout player at Clemson, earning All-ACC honors.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas City Chiefs agree to a contract with rookie DL Peter Woods
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs agree to terms with first-round pick Peter Woods
"On Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms on a contract with rookie defensive lineman Peter Woods | @EdEastonJr
"The Chiefs have reached an agreement with one of their 2026 first-round picks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 10:00 PMKansas City Chiefs agree to a contract with rookie DL Peter Woods
On Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms on a contract with rookie defensive lineman Peter Woods | @EdEastonJr
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 5:11 PMChiefs agree to terms with first-round pick Peter Woods
The Chiefs have reached an agreement with one of their 2026 first-round picks.
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