A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday that the Kansas City Chiefs and linebacker Nick Bolton have agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract that keeps the quarterback of their defense out of free agency.

Nick Bolton signed a three-year, $45 million contract to return to the Chiefs, but was the deal worth it for Kansas City?

The extension of Bolton stems the tide a bit by extending the team's commitment to the heart of the defense. Bolton has been the primary leader and communicator for Steve Spagnuolo's units since his arrival in '21 and he's one of the most reliable tacklers in the game today.