{"id":40013,"date":"2025-03-06T06:40:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T06:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=40013"},"modified":"2025-03-06T06:40:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T06:40:44","slug":"update-chiefs-delay-extending-pacheco-waiting-game-or-a-bigger-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=40013","title":{"rendered":"UPDATE: Chiefs delay extending Pacheco \u2013 Waiting game or a bigger plan?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Kansas City Chiefs are regrouping after their loss in Super Bowl LIX, with the NFL Scouting Combine in their rearview.<\/p>\n<p>They are turning their attention to free agency.<\/p>\n<p>The franchise tag on Pro Bowl offensive guard Trey Smith has raised more questions regarding the future of other starters, like running back Isiah Pacheco.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4014,h_2257,x_0,y_223\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/arrowhead_report\/01jne5swvwrh2vezkscx.jpg\" alt=\"REPORT: Chiefs Won't Extend RB Prior to Season\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to Spotrac, Pacheco has made $2,639,108 after his first three seasons in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>He has one year left on his rookie contract, and according to Tony Pauline from Sportskeeda, an extension might not be automatic, and negotiations could linger into training camp.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;An extension for running back Isiah Pacheco, who is in the final year of his rookie deal,&#8221; Pauline wrote. &#8220;won&#8217;t be considered until the season starts and the former seventh-round pick proves he&#8217;s back to health and prior form. &#8220;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Pacheco finished the 2024 regular season with 310 yards rushing and a touchdown in seven games.<\/p>\n<p>He was hampered performance-wise in moments while recovering from injury as his carries continued to be split with Kareem Hunt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kansas City Chiefs are regrouping after their loss in Super Bowl LIX, with the NFL Scouting Combine in their rearview. 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