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Patrick Mahomes is throwing at OTAs in a knee brace with the Chiefs targeting a Week 1 return

Six months after tearing two ligaments in his knee, Patrick Mahomes is back on a practice field. He took part in Chiefs OTAs in a brace, firing passes in 7-on-7 work, and the goal he keeps stating out loud is to be ready for Week 1 with no restrictions.

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$2B Pop Icon Taylor Swift Chooses Chiefs’ Kelce Over Hollywood Friends

Quiet nights. Private dinners. No entourage. The woman who once rolled deep with the most famous squad in entertainment now reportedly prefers a table for two.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Football Analysis / June 9

Travis Kelce Tipped $90 On A $6 Custard—But His Foundation Only Gives 41 Cents On The Dollar

A drive-thru window at an Andy’s Frozen Custard in Kansas City. A Thursday night. The employee working the register looked up and recognized the customer pulling through.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8

Chiefs reuniting with star they traded in 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back a familiar face to shore up their secondary. Several reporters confirmed on Monday that the Chiefs are signing cornerback L’Jarius Sneed.

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The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

Some of the greatest players in NFL history have graced the cover of "Madden." How many of these players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

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Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Patrick Mahomes’ Change in Physical Appearance Draws Attention

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs had a 2025 NFL season to forget, finishing with a 6-11 record and missing out on the playoffs for the first time since the quarterback joined the team.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

NFL News / Field Level Media / June 8

Report: Chiefs reunite with CB L’Jarius Sneed on 1-year deal

Veteran cornerback L'Jarius Sneed won two Super Bowl rings with the Kansas City Chiefs. Now he's back to try to earn a third. Sneed is back in Kansas City on a one-year contract worth up to $5 million, ESPN reported Monday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Chiefs Bring Back Two-Time Super Bowl Champion in NFL Free Agency

The Kansas City Chiefs will attempt to make a big turnaround during the 2026 NFL season after they had an uncharacteristic down year in 2025. Head coach Andy Reid's team went 6-11 last season, their worst record since 2012, missing the playoffs for the first time in over a decade.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / June 8

Kansas City Chiefs bet on familiar face with L’Jarius Sneed signing, but could be repeating a common NFL mistake

The Kansas City Chiefs’ decision to sign CB L’Jarius Sneed is a low-risk, high nostalgia move that could raise the floor in 2026. But do these types of signings work out in the NFL?

Kansas City Chiefs News / Ball Exclusives / June 8

Kansas City Chiefs Bring Back former CB L’Jarius Sneed

The Kansas City Chiefs will be reuniting with L’Jarius Sneed as he has signed a one-year deal with the franchise according to Jordan Schultz. The deal is worth up to $5 million.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 8

Chiefs reunite with two-time Super Bowl champion L'Jarius Sneed

Chiefs reunite with L'Jarius Sneed, but how much does he have left in the tank?

After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014 last season, the Kansas City Chiefs are reuniting with a star defender who helped them win two of their four Super Bowls.

Packers' Tucker Kraft gets massive contract extension prediction

Rashid Shaheed reflects on staying with Seahawks this offseason

Insider shares update on Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield contract situation

Eric Weddle shares advice for Aaron Donald about potential comeback

John Harbaugh, Giants urged to cut ties with former first-rounder

Harbaugh gives update on Abdul Carter injury

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

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2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Trent McDuffie News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 8

Chiefs reunite with 2-time Super Bowl champion after Trent McDuffie trade

The Kansas City Chiefs have completely revamped their secondary this offseason, letting go of Trent McDuffie and letting Jaylen Watson walk in free agency.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / June 8

Chiefs To Sign CB L’Jarius Sneed

Veteran cornerback L’Jarius Sneed will return to Kansas City for a second stint. The Chiefs plan to sign the two-time Super Bowl champion, Jordan Schultz reports.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 8

Chiefs Expected To Sign CB L’Jarius Sneed

Jordan Schultz reports that the Chiefs are planning to re-sign veteran CB L’Jarius Sneed to an undisclosed contract. This makes sense for a variety of reasons.

Travis Kelce News / Viral Sports News / June 8

Donna Kelce Reacts to Travis Kelce’s Latest Career Announcement

Travis Kelce continues to build an impressive list of accomplishments beyond the football field, and his mother, Donna Kelce, is thrilled about his latest venture.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Football Analysis / June 8

Travis Kelce Goes Candid On Taylor Swift After 2-Year Romance

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce sat across from a microphone, and something shifted. The guarded athlete who once let stadium appearances and paparazzi shots speak for his relationship with Taylor Swift started talking like a man who had stopped caring about the playbook.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / June 8

Lesser-known Kansas City Chiefs players who are trending in the right direction after OTAs heading into mandatory minicamp

We know about all the stars who had a good OTAs for the Kansas City Chiefs, but what about some of the players who are on the rise? Here’s who you should be watching during mandatory minicamp.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Football Analysis / June 8

Travis Kelce Fuels Name-Change Frenzy Ahead Of Taylor Swift’s Biggest Wedding

Somewhere between the engagement photos and the training-camp countdown, the most predictable question in America landed on the most unpredictable couple.

A.J. Brown News / Football Analysis / June 8

Chiefs’ No-Trade Call On Brown Pays Off As Eagles WR Drama Boils Over

Philadelphia made the call. Reached out to Kansas City about A.J. Brown, dangled one of the most productive receivers in football, and waited for the Chiefs to bite.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Football Analysis / June 8

Swift’s Prenup Keeps Her $900M Song Catalog Separate From Kelce After Engagement

Two people announced an engagement on August 26, 2025, and somewhere in the background, lawyers were already drawing lines around nearly two billion dollars.

Stefon Diggs News / Stadium Rant / June 7

3 Reasons The Kansas City Chiefs Should Sign Stefon Diggs

The pool of wide receivers for the Kansas City Chiefs to acquire shrank after the Philadelphia Eagles traded A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots last week.

Patrick Mahomes News / Football Analysis / June 7

Chiefs’ $7.7M Cap Trick Frees Roster Space While Mahomes Quietly Skips 11-on-11 Drills

Six months after surgeons rebuilt both his ACL and LCL, Patrick Mahomes stood on a practice field in Kansas City, knee brace visible, throwing passes in 7-on-7 periods.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 5