Kansas City Chiefs star took pay CUT to stay and stop being traded to NFL rivals New York Giants
CHIEFS linebacker Drue Tranquill reportedly took a pay-cut in order to stay with the Missouri team.
Rivals New York Giants lined up a trade but the 30-year-old snubbed a switch to the Big Apple.
ESPN reporter Jordan Raanan talked about the potential move on his “Breaking Big Blue” podcast.
He said: “The linebacker that the Giants actually were going to trade for, from the Kansas City Chiefs — it seemed to be before the start of free agency — Drue Tranquill.”
Raanan added that the star took a pay cut to stay as he “didn’t want to leave” his current team.
Tranquill reportedly took a $2.5million cut in order to remain in Kansas City.
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His salary seemingly went from $6m to $3.5m.
Part of the linebacker’s commitment to his team might have been down to their Superbowl triumph in 2023.
He was a key contributor in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl-winning defense.
They beat the 49ers 25-22 in February 2023.
This development opens new doors for the Chiefs if they seek new free-agent signings.
They secured legendary tight end Travis Kelce for another season in March.
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Following the Chiefs’ disastrous end to the most recent season – Kelce felt he could not go out in such a manner.
It came amid rumours of retirement surrounding the 36-year-old.