Chiefs Wide Receiver Pitch Adds $39M Running Mate for Xavier Worthy in Free Agency

Kansas City, MO – May 9, 2025 — The Kansas City Chiefs supercharged their offense Thursday by signing free-agent wide receiver Gabe Davis to a three-year, $39 million contract. The former Buffalo Bills standout now joins Xavier Worthy, adding explosive depth to Patrick Mahomes’ arsenal as the team looks to rebound from a 40-22 Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Davis, 26, tallied 553 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns in 2024, averaging an impressive 13.9 yards per catch. His $13 million annual salary fits within the Chiefs’ $12.7 million cap space, making him an ideal deep-threat complement to Worthy’s blazing 4.21-second 40-yard dash. “Gabe’s a difference-maker,” head coach Andy Reid said.

Following the trade of Marquise Brown and the departure of DeAndre Hopkins, Kansas City was in dire need of a new playmaker. Davis’ 27 career touchdowns outshine those of Skyy Moore and Justyn Ross, while providing key insurance should Rashee Rice face suspension. GM Brett Veach dubbed Davis “our explosive spark.”

The 2025 NFL Draft brought in names like Josh Simmons, Omarr Norman-Lott, Ashton Gillotte, Nohl Williams, Jalen Royals, Jeffrey Bassa, and Brashard Smith, but left the wide receiver room thin. Davis now joins JuJu Smith-Schuster and undrafted rookie Elijhah Badger, forming a dynamic trio alongside Worthy. His career-high 836 yards in 2022 point to untapped potential in a featured role.

Excitement is building in Chiefs Kingdom. With two draft picks remaining, including No. 226 overall, Kansas City is expected to target secondary help. But for now, the bold acquisition of Gabe Davis arms Mahomes with a proven, big-play weapon as the Chiefs chase another Super Bowl title in 2025.