The defensive line keeps familiar depth for the upcoming 2024 season as the Kansas City Chiefs lock up one of their own ahead of free agency.
Defensive lineman Malik Herring is staying in Kansas City for another season following a report from Chiefs Digest he’s received a qualifying tender from the team. The 26-year-old was set to become an exclusive rights free agent (ERFA) for the Chiefs, avoiding the deadline. He was a steady contributor in limited action last season, tallying ten tackles and 1.5 sacks in seven games.
The Chiefs have re-signed four exclusive rights free agents, per source:
CB Nazeeh Johnson
LB Cole Christiansen
G/C Mike Caliendo
DE Malik HerringAll will be back with KC for 2024.
— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) March 11, 2024
The massive re-signing of All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones became official Monday as the front office attempts to continue building around the star. Herring has floated between being active and inactive on gameday but has played well when given time on the field, significantly raising his value on Joe Cullen’s defensive line.
Herring secured four tackles in the postseason on the way to Super Bowl LVIII, showing Steve Spagnuolo’s trust in him during pressure situations.
Herring will head into 2024 with an opportunity to compete for more playing time in the defense’s rotation. The former Georgia Bulldog was an undrafted free agent in 2021, signing with the Chiefs shortly after that year’s NFL Draft.
