Chiefs Re-Sign Possible Bengals Target Nick Bolton Ahead of Free Agency

The Bengals free agent options thinned out by one.

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) takes the field before Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — The linebacker market thinned out further on Sunday amidst the Bengals' need at that position this offseason. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Kansas City is re-signing Nick Bolton to a fresh three-year, $45 million contract with $30 million guaranteed.

It's a hefty deal as Kansas City locks in Trey Smith and Bolton at guard and linebacker. Cincinnati wouldn't have necessarily been a major player for those two names, but it only adds scarcity to the best replacements left on the board before the action begins at noon tomorrow.

Cincinnati has a trade request on the table from Germaine Pratt and already released starting guard Alex Cappa.

Just in: LB Nick Bolton is re-signing with the Chiefs on a 3-year, $45 million deal, including $30M fully guaranteed at signing, per source. pic.twitter.com/JJ5FCYd5Nl

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2025

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