The verdict came as quickly as the news could be announced. The moment the Kansas City Chiefs leaked word that they had signed Tyrann Mathieu to a deal in free agency, the response from analysts, fans, and even Chiefs players was overwhelmingly positive, as everyone was excited to add the free agent safety.
Mathieu reportedly will sign a three-year deal worth $42 million once the new league year begins and such deals can be made official on Wednesday. Mathieu will step into a safety position that could use both depth and high-end talent. It’s easy to assume Mathieu will start in place of Ron Parker at the free safety spot, but he’s highly versatile and should be able to give Steve Spagnuolo some options on the defensive side.