Brandt Tilis Leaves Chiefs for Panthers as Executive VP of Football Operations

Former Chiefs' contract specialist, known for Patrick Mahomes' $450-million extension, to handle all football administration and non-coaching matters at Carolina.

• Brandt Tilis, the Kansas City Chiefs’ vice president of football operations, has accepted a similar role with the Carolina Panthers.
• Tilis is known for helping draw up quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ initial 10-year, $450-million contract extension in July 2020.
• He served as the Chiefs' lead player contract negotiator and was responsible for every extension and free agent deal for the Chiefs since 2017.
• Tilis was twice interviewed for the Panthers' general manager position, both in 2020 and earlier this year.
• In his new role, Tilis will be responsible for all football administration and non-coaching matters related to operations, equipment, video, and analytics, among other areas.

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