MASSIVE BLOW: Kansas City Face Massive Setback As Thuney After Departure Is Fined $30,000 Due To Disagreements With……..
As of now, there are no credible reports confirming that Kansas City Chiefs guard Joe Thuney has been fined $30,000 due to disagreements or that he has departed from the team. Thuney remains an active member of the Chiefs’ roster. However, recent analyses suggest that due to salary cap considerations, Thuney could be a potential candidate for release to free up cap space.
Thuney signed a five-year, $80 million contract with the Chiefs in 2021, which included a $17 million signing bonus and $46.89 million guaranteed. In 2025, he is set to earn a base salary of $15.5 million and a workout bonus of $500,000, resulting in a cap hit of $26.97 million.
Given the Chiefs’ salary cap situation, releasing Thuney before June 1, 2025, could save the team $16 million in cap space, though it would incur a dead cap charge of $10.97 million. This potential move would allow the Chiefs to allocate resources to other key players, such as offensive linemen Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith, ensuring the stability of their offensive line for the future.
As of now, Thuney continues to be a vital contributor to the Chiefs, and any decisions regarding his status with the team will likely depend on the organization’s strategic planning for the upcoming seasons.
