Drue Tranquill takes pay cut to continue with Chiefs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Drue Tranquill has renegotiated his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, reducing his base salary from $6 million to $3.5 million for the 2026 season. Tranquill cited his love for his teammates, coaching staff, and the team's potential to win another Super Bowl as key reasons for his decision. He also mentioned his family’s happiness in Kansas City, recently welcoming their fourth child. Tranquill, who started all 17 games for the Chiefs last season, has taken on versatile roles in the defense, which is important as the team lost another linebacker this offseason. His efforts to keep the unit strong included recruiting former teammate Alohi Gilman.
- •Drue Tranquill cut his salary to stay with the Chiefs for 2026.
- •He emphasizes strong team relationships and Super Bowl aspirations.
- •Tranquill has a versatile role, starting as both middle and outside linebacker.
- •Kansas City lost linebacker Leo Chenal to the Washington Commanders.
- •He helped recruit Alohi Gilman to join the Chiefs this offseason.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Why Chiefs Veteran Drue Tranquill Took Less Money To Stay In Kansas City
"Drue Tranquill took a pay cut to return to the Chiefs because he loves his teammates and coaching staff and thinks the team can win another Super Bowl.
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