Will Nick Bosa’s new deal intensify Patrick Mahomes’ teammate’s stalemate with the Chiefs? The defending champs are set to kick off their season-opener against the Lions, with two of their biggest weapons most likely being absent. And the athletes in question are no other than Travis Kelce and Chris Jones. The latter, who has been in a contract dispute with the team for a while now, and could seriously hinder the team in the upcoming bout. And Bosa’s new deal only makes the situation worse.

Amid the ongoing contract disputes across the league, the 49ers have secured their formidable weapon with a 5-year deal, making him the highest-paid, a title Jones has been absent from for a while now.

Patrick Mahomes loses two weapons!

The defending champs had a strong preseason, with only one close loss to the New Orleans Saints. Travis, who mostly sat out the preseason showdowns, while dealing with an injury, which has only gotten worse over time, raising doubts about his availability in the upcoming game. The Lions, who have significantly improved their offensive roster, gain an advantage with both Travis and Jones being unavailable.

Following Bosa’s gigantic contract extension with the 49ers, Dov Kleiman posted a list on Twitter ranking the top 10 highest-paid pass-rushers and defensive linemen. Bosa has now overtaken Aaron Donald, who held the top spot for a while with an annual salary of $31.7 million. Notably, the list doesn’t include both Jones and Brian Burns, who are still working on re-negotiations with their respective teams.

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With trouble brewing for the Chiefs, the question arises if they can conquer the AFC this season, with a not-so-compact roster.

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Travis’s knee injury initially led to significant concerns. However, it was later clarified that it wasn’t a season-ending injury, which was a relief for the star tight end’s fans. His brother, Jason Kelce, expressed optimism and mentioned that if the swelling could be reduced, Travis might still make it onto the field. Nonetheless, Skyy Moore has emerged as a fan-favorite replacement for Travis in the upcoming game. The 22-year-old wide receiver has impressed during OTAs, training camps, and even the preseason, making him a potential top target for Mahomes if Kelce is sidelined.

In summary, there’s a lot of uncertainty right now, and only time will reveal the strategies the Chiefs have in store. The AFC is looking strong this season, so it’ll be intriguing to see how it all unfolds.

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