According to ESPN’s John Keim, Washington contacted every team about quarterback availability, including Kansas City, before ultimately settling for Carson Wentz. That deal went nowhere fast, as Wentz was released after just one underwhelming season.
WILD: The Washington #Commanders called the Kansas City #Chiefs in attempt to TRADE for quarterback Patrick Mahomes in 2022.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) June 25, 2025
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Mahomes Was Never Available - But That Didn't Stop Washington
Of course, the Chiefs laughed off the idea of moving Mahomes, who had already won an MVP and a Super Bowl by then. Mahomes is the face of the franchise, locked into a 10-year, $450 million deal signed in 2020.
In hindsight, Washington’s pursuit only shows how desperate they were to find a franchise QB, and how Mahomes’ value made him totally untouchable. After striking out on Wentz and enduring a bumpy ride with Sam Howell, the Commanders finally found some hope by drafting Jayden Daniels second overall in 2024.
Patrick Mahomes has played in 21 playoff games before turning 30 — the most ever by a QB that young. 🔥
— Daily Chiefs (@Daily_Chiefs_) June 26, 2025
The rest of the AFC West starters COMBINED have played in 4 playoff games… and they have just as many losses as Mahomes does in 21. 😳😅
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Chiefs Reload While Commanders Look for a Reset
While Mahomes and the Chiefs are gunning for their fourth title after a lopsided Super Bowl 59 loss, Washington appears to be in good hands with Daniels moving forward.
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