The two sides are expected to remain in contact throughout the NFL’s legal tampering window, but the fact that they couldn’t resolve a contract ahead of the start of free agency is telling. Williams played on a one-year deal worth $2.13 million in 2021 and is likely seeking more annually and a long-term commitment from the team. Williams probably expects to have a stronger market than what Kansas City is selling, fresh off of a breakout campaign. It’s also likely that the Chiefs were hoping to retain someone who has become a key player for the team, under what that market value might be.