Andy Reid and Chiefs make key defensive signing to majorly boost Super Bowl three-peat chances

The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for a three-peat in 2024/2025.

The Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs won their second consecutive Lombardi Trophy last season after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.

Andy Reid’s team became the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowls since the New England Patriots in 2004 and can win an unprecedented three-peat next year.

They made a number of key acquisitions this offseason, including defensive end Mike Danna, who is reportedly returning to Kansas City next season after agreeing to a three-year, $24 million contract extension.

Danna, who has been a free agent since last month, was a fifth-round pick of the Chiefs in 2020.

The 26-year-old started all 20 games for the Chiefs during the 2023 season, recording 6.5 sacks and 50 tackles.

He started all four playoff games and played 74 percent of the Chiefs’ defensive snaps and 16 percent of special teams snaps last campaign.

Danna’s contract extension is a huge boost for defensive coordinator Steve Spagnoulo, especially after the Chiefs managed to retain fellow defensive stalwarts Chris Jones and Drue Tranquill.

Jones signed a five-year, $158.75 million contract with $101 million in guarantees, surpassing the now-retired Aaron Donald as the NFL’s highest-paid defensive tackle.

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The DE joins Hollywood Brown and former rugby union star Louis Rees-Zammit who will look to help the Chiefs win their third consecutive Super Bowl next season.

However, Kansas City recently lost star cornerback L’Jarius Sneed.

Sneed joined the Tennessee Titans on a four-year, $76 million contract that includes $55 million guaranteed.

Filling the void left by Sneed won’t be an easy task for the defending champion Chiefs, but according to one expert, a tailor-made replacement is waiting in the wings in this year’s draft.

The Chiefs are now firmly in dynasty territory as they attempt to secure an upcoming unprecedented three-game campaign.

However, Reid, 66, isn’t getting carried away.

“It’s up to you to do the dynasty thing,” he says. said journalists this week.

“I’m back to training camp and meat and potatoes. That’s where I’m going. Making sure the guys are back in shape. And that’s where we’re going to roll …

“Every year in the NFL is a new year. Each team is a different team. Don’t get carried away with too much fluff.