ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the deal includes $13 million guaranteed. Lured away from the Chargers with a one-year deal last spring, Tranquill notched 4.5 sacks as a situational pass rusher. He was extremely efficient on a per-snap basis. Headed into his age-29 campaign, this is about as good of a contract as Tranquill could have hoped for.

Tranquill was a part-time player for the Chargers for three years but stepped into a larger role for the 2022 season. He started all but one game for LA last year and his numbers exploded. He led the Chargers in tackles while totaling five sacks plus 10 TFLs. He also forced a fumble and picked off one pass. Pro Football Focus graded Tranquill as one of the league's best inside linebackers in pass-rush and coverage situations. He should slot into a starting role for Kansas City in 2023.

Whereas many 2020 I.R. placements will last for only three weeks, Tranquill's appears to be more traditional. He is in danger of missing the rest of the season after being carted in an ugly display Sunday against the Bengals. The No. 130 overall pick of last year's draft has a history of knee issues. He played five snaps before going down in Cincinnati. 

Based on the replay, we can safely assume this injury will land Tranquill on injured reserve. His leg was caught awkwardly, and he was immediately put in an air cast. The 130th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, Tranquill was expected to handle most snaps at linebacker for the always-injured Chargers.