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Chiefs Hire Andre Curtis as Safeties Coach After Mahomes Restructure Creates Cap Room

Kansas City turns to a veteran with deep Steve Spagnuolo ties to sharpen a secondary that faltered in 2025.

Overview

  • The Chiefs announced Andre Curtis on their official X account on Feb. 18 as the newest addition to the defensive staff.
  • Curtis joins as safeties coach after holding the same role with the Cowboys and brings roughly two decades of NFL experience.
  • He previously worked with Steve Spagnuolo with the Giants, Rams, and Saints, reuniting with the coordinator in Kansas City.
  • The move adds to a retooled secondary staff even with Dave Merritt retained, reflecting a push to boost turnovers and pass defense.
  • Over the Cap reported the team converted $54.45 million of Patrick Mahomes’ 2026 salary into a signing bonus, reducing his cap hit to $34.65 million and freeing more than $43 million.