
The Kansas City Chiefs have made an expected move to lock up their projected backup quarterback for the 2023 NFL season.
According to a report from Chiefs Digest’s Matt Derrick, Shane Buechele has received his qualifying tender from the team. He was one of three players set to become an exclusive rights free agent (ERFA) for Kansas City. He’s the second of that group to be tendered a contract along with TE Jody Fortson. The team had until 4:00 p.m. ET today to extend a qualifying offer or risk losing Buechele to free agency.