Chiefs Reach Deal With First-Rounder Peter Woods Sport By lines June 8, 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms with first-round pick Peter Woods on Monday. Peter Woods is the No. 29 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Chiefs locked up Woods as rookie minicamp opened. Chiefs Move Fast as the Rookie Signing Wave Builds Peter Woods played defensive tackle at Clemson before the Chiefs drafted him. On3 reported the deal at $17.3 million over four years, fully guaranteed. The contract carries a $9.04 million signing bonus for Woods. The Chiefs assigned Woods the No. 34 jersey at rookie minicamp. Woods will earn roughly $3.1 million during his 2026 rookie season. The deal averages $4.3 million per year across four seasons. Every 2026 first-round contract runs four years plus a fifth-year option. The Chiefs drafted seven players in the 2026 NFL Draft class. Rookie signing bonuses rose 18.5 percent for the 2026 draft class, per Sportico. No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza signed a four-year deal worth $57.3 million. Mendoza collected a $38.1 million signing bonus from the Raiders. About 70 percent of drafted players sign within two weeks. The Raiders took Fernando Mendoza first overall in the 2026 draft. The Cardinals selected Jeremiyah Love among the early first-round picks. The Rams drafted Ty Simpson at No. 13 in the same round. The Chiefs grabbed Woods at No. 29 to bolster their defensive line. Signing Woods clears one of seven rookie deals before Chiefs training camp. The Chiefs add the No. 29 pick to a deep defensive line. Woods competes for early snaps alongside the Chiefs veteran linemen. Kansas City still must sign its remaining unsigned 2026 draft picks. Teams signed first-round picks quickly once the 2026 minicamps began. Mendoza, Love and Simpson all carry fully guaranteed rookie contracts. The fifth-year option gives the Chiefs extra control over Woods. Kansas City now turns to its day-two and day-three rookies. Watch whether Woods earns a starting role by the Chiefs season opener. Watch the remaining unsigned 2026 first-rounders close deals before training camp. The Chiefs open rookie minicamp with seven draft picks present. Peter Woods aims to translate his Clemson production to the NFL fast. Related Sports Coverage Browns Trade Garrett to Rams in Record DealPackers Lock Up Christian Watson on $110.5M DealBrissett Reports to Cardinals Camp in Contract Fight Sources: Pro Football Talk reported the agreement and On3 detailed the $17.3 million terms. See On3 and the NFL signing tracker.
