{"id":162189,"date":"2026-03-10T08:48:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=162189"},"modified":"2026-03-10T08:48:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:48:26","slug":"chiefs-land-veteran-qb-to-back-up-mahomes-as-reportedly-reach-a-verbal-agreement-with-a-50000-yard-veteran-quarterback-the-move-solidifies-the-backup-position-behind-patrick-mahomes-adding-depth-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=162189","title":{"rendered":"CHIEFS LAND VETERAN QB TO BACK UP MAHOMES as reportedly reach a verbal agreement with a 50,000-yard veteran quarterback. The move solidifies the backup position behind Patrick Mahomes, adding depth to Kansas City\u2019s roster. Fans are now wondering how this experienced QB will fit into the Chiefs\u2019 plans for the season. \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"441\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.seattletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/urnpublicidap.org63f8f2d4895f50924351f3e19f8cae1fJets_Giants_Football_61989.jpg?d=1560x1041\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"441\">Kansas City, MO. The\u00a0<span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/span>\u00a0are entering the new league year facing an unexpected question at quarterback depth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"441\">While the franchise remains firmly built around superstar\u00a0<span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Patrick Mahomes<\/span>, recent roster changes have forced Kansas City to quickly rethink its backup plan heading into the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"773\">That urgency grew stronger after veteran backup\u00a0<span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Gardner Minshew II<\/span>\u00a0agreed to leave Kansas City and sign a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"597\">one-year, $8 million deal<\/strong>\u00a0with the\u00a0<span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Arizona Cardinals<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"773\">With Minshew departing in free agency, the Chiefs suddenly found themselves needing a reliable veteran presence behind Mahomes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"1105\">According to reports, the Chiefs have reportedly reached a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"986\">verbal agreement with veteran quarterback\u00a0<span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Russell Wilson<\/span>\u00a0to serve as the primary backup behind franchise star Patrick Mahomes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chiefswire.usatoday.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/14\/SCHF\/87767463007-usatsi-27606472.jpg?width=1200&amp;disable=upscale&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" alt=\"Who is Chiefs' backup QB? This veteran could replace Mahomes next week\" \/><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"1105\">The move would bring one of the most experienced quarterbacks available on the market into Kansas City\u2019s locker room.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1502\">Wilson enters the next stage of his career with more than\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1200\">50,000 passing yards in the NFL<\/strong>, along with a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 that includes Pro Bowl selections, playoff experience and years of starting success across the league.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1502\">Though his role in Kansas City would primarily be as a veteran backup, his experience provides significant insurance for a team that expects to compete for another championship.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1795\">The Chiefs also remain cautious about Mahomes\u2019 recovery timeline after the knee injury that ended his 2025 season early.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1795\">While the team remains optimistic about his return, securing a proven veteran quarterback ensures Kansas City has stability under center if Mahomes needs additional time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"2182\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For the Chiefs, the strategy is simple. Protect their franchise quarterback, maintain depth at the most important position in football and surround Mahomes with experienced players capable of stepping in when needed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"2182\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQxf6FrPGJ8NODfappFRq4_whEdDxg-bKvJCA&amp;s\" alt=\"Chiefs Linked to Contentious QB Replacement for Patrick Mahomes - Newsweek\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"2182\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">If the agreement becomes official when the new league year begins, Kansas City will have one of the most decorated backup quarterbacks in the NFL ready on the sideline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kansas City, MO. The\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0are entering the new league year facing an unexpected question at quarterback depth. 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