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.

Fox Sports reports Nick Bolton was "drawing significant interest" from the Broncos before he re-signed with the Chiefs.

He returns to the three-time defending AFC champions on a three-year, $45 million deal with $30 million guaranteed, per NFL Media. Bolton's $15 million average per year salary is