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Kansas City Chiefs sign Peter Woods to four-year rookie contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 6:21 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs sign Peter Woods to four-year rookie contract

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The Kansas City Chiefs announced the signing of defensive tackle Peter Woods to a four-year, fully guaranteed rookie contract worth $18 million on June 8, 2026. Woods, selected 29th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, previously played for the Clemson Tigers, where he logged 84 tackles and five sacks over three seasons. His contract includes a $9 million signing bonus, reportedly the highest upfront percentage for a Chiefs first-round pick. As he enters training camp, Woods is expected to compete for the backup defensive tackle position and could play a versatile role along the defensive line.

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•Peter Woods signed a four-year, $18 million deal with the Chiefs.
•Woods was selected 29th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
•He logged 84 tackles and five sacks at Clemson.
•The signing bonus is $9 million, the highest for a Chiefs first-round pick.
•Woods competes for the backup defensive tackle role in training camp.

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The Kansas City Chiefs addressed their defensive tackle depth in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Clemson Tigers standout Peter Woods 29th overall. Woods put together a strong three-year stint with the Tigers, totaling 84 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, and two forced fumbles across 35 games. He slimmed down […] The post “Highest Upfront %”: Kansas City Chiefs Ink Key Backup with 4-year Deal appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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