KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Running backs Spencer Ware and Charcandrick West flew separately to Kansas City on Wednesday so they could sign their contract extensions with the Chiefs on Thursday.

But neither was initially aware the other was signing a contract, too.

“Once we got into town and I had seen we were staying at the same hotel, then it kind of dawned me that he must be signing [the next day] as well," Ware said. “He had called me earlier that day. We’re pretty good friends, so we’ve been checking in with each other all through the offseason. It was just one of those days where he called me and was like, ‘What are you doing?’ I’m like, ‘I’m on my way to Kansas City.’ Later in that day, it’s funny that he’s coming to Kansas City as well. I kind of figured it was for the same thing."

Neither player asked the other about signing.

“I think in our heads we both knew what was going on, but we didn’t want to ask each other because that’s personal business," Ware said. “We’re friends, but that’s his life and his contract. If he wants to discuss that, then I’m open to it, and vice versa."

West was similarly surprised at seeing his teammate signing a contract extension at the same time.

“I had no clue," he said. “It was a blessing when I saw Spencer [signed a contract]. I almost cried tears of joy."