KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 03: Darwin Thompson #34 of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Darwin Thompson still has two years left on his rookie contract for the K.C. Chiefs. That’s typically decent job security knowing that you’re a cost-controlled asset for any team, as long as you are competitive enough to make the final roster. That sort of combination of a team’s investment and a low financial hit will often help players stick through the duration of that deal.