Chiefs Rumors: Jerick McKinnon Expected to Sign New Contract to Return to KC

Jerick McKinnon isn't going anywhere.

The veteran running back is expected to re-sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, who noted that general manager Brett Veach "alluded to this possibility" Monday.

"Well, yeah, obviously, we have a longstanding relationship with Jerick and we've had communication," Veach told reporters. "I wouldn't be surprised if something got done with him soon."

McKinnon has spent the last two seasons in Kansas City and was a major factor in the team's offense in 2022, rushing for 291 yards and one touchdown in addition to catching 56 passes for 512 yards and nine scores.

While McKinnon will likely continue to have his role in the Kansas City offense, he'll rejoin a room that includes Isiah Pacheco, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and La'Mical Perine, meaning he'll have to earn his playing time.

Additionally, the Chiefs reportedly signed Tulsa running back Deneric Prince as an undrafted free agent, so the position is pretty crowded ahead of training camp this summer.

With the Chiefs aiming to repeat as Super Bowl champions, signing the 30-year-old McKinnon is a solid depth signing franchise and one that should once again pay off.

Before joining the Chiefs in 2021, McKinnon spent four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, which selected him in the third round of the 2014 draft out of Georgia Southern, and one season with the San Francisco 49ers.