It has been no secret that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes needs reliable veterans around him. And the front office is acting fast to retain trusted homegrown talent, Jack Cochrane.

On March 20, the Chiefs' official account on X (formerly Twitter) announced the re-signing of Cochrane, tagging the player's account with a simple message, "Welcome back."

Although details of his deal are under wraps, Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports believes the special teamer has signed a 1-year contract that will pay him over $1.2 million.

Cochrane was the Chiefs' snap leader among special teamers in 2025, appearing in all 17 regular-season games with 342 snaps. He also recorded 7 solo tackles and 1 interception.

Cochrane brings stability to the team as a successful undrafted player. The two-time Super Bowl champion simply gets the job done, and the head coach, Andy Reid, views him as an important piece of the Chiefs.

In October 2025, the Chiefs lost to Jacksonville due to multiple penalties from Cochrane. However, the coach showed faith in him when he praised him in public.

"Yeah, I think, like any golfer, sometimes you're hitting it good, and other times it's awful that you work through it. Keep swinging, man, and he'll do that. He's a talented kid, tough, mentally tough, not really worried about him."

With a record of 60-plus games, he has accumulated 62 career tackles and an interception while spending four seasons with the Chiefs. He operates as an integral field general for Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub.

Cochrane has hardly missed any action since entering the league. His consistency sets the standard for younger depth pieces on the team. However, the Chiefs still need to strengthen their defense, and new signings are required.

Who Else Could the Chiefs Sign in Defense?

According to ESPN's Nate Taylor, the Chiefs can be a suitor for New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan. The eight-time Pro Bowl selection is searching for a fresh start.

As general manager, Brett Veach said himself, "We've got to nail these picks. That'll be important for us to keep this run going."

Jordan recorded 10.5 sacks last season. He proved he can still control the game by recording 132 total sacks and 17 forced fumbles at 36 years old. And adding a veteran like Jordan to the defensive front would quickly improve a pass rush that struggled to make consistent pressure last season.

Pairing Jordan opposite the Kansas City Chiefs' defensive end George Karlaftis would create a dominating game. Opposing offenses would face constant, suffocating pressure on both edges. 

However, Kansas City entered the week with roughly $10 million in salary cap space. They could possibly get Jordan on a 1-year deal worth around $8 million, which makes sense on paper.

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Written by

Shreya Mishra

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Sayantan Gayen