Kansas City Chiefs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 21

Chiefs Bring Back Vital Linebacker As Unrestricted Free Agent

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two out of three ain’t bad. Two of Dave Toub’s best special-teams players are returning to the Chiefs after the team re-signed linebacker Jack Cochrane on Friday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 21

Three Underrated Prospects for Chiefs to Consider at No. 29

For the Kansas City Chiefs, much of the discussion around them has been surrounded by the No. 9 overall selection, their highest NFL Draft pick in 12 years.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 20

Chiefs’ biggest need to address in 2026 NFL Draft after failing to find it in free agency

The Kansas City Chiefs entered the 2026 offseason with a dynasty to protect, and a secondary that suddenly resembled a house of cards. After three consecutive Super Bowl appearances and back-to-back championship rings, the Chiefs are now staring at the most significant defensive rebuild of the Andy Reid era.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / March 20

Chiefs Re-Sign LB Jack Cochrane

The Chiefs are bringing back Jack Cochrane for a fifth season. The linebacker announced on Friday that he “just signed back for another year.” Cochrane, undrafted from South Dakota in 2022, has earned two Super Bowl rings in Kansas City during his four-year career.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Chiefs Announce Defensive Move After Chris Jones News

Chris Jones found himself in unfamiliar territory in 2025, as the Kansas City Chiefs saw their season end earlier than usual. After finishing 6-11 and losing their final six games, the Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014, which also marked the first time in Jones’ 10-year career.

Patrick Mahomes News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

Chiefs Could Pair Patrick Mahomes With Explosive 56-TD Wide Receiver

The Kansas City Chiefs might shock the NFL world again this offseason and pair Patrick Mahomes with a star wide receiver. The Chiefs missed the 2025 playoffs after posting a 6-11 record while losing Mahomes to a season-ending knee injury.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 20

Chiefs’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after NFL Free Agency

The Kansas City Chiefs are making moves this offseason, reshaping their roster through NFL free agency and trades. The biggest moves they’ve made include signing running back Kenneth Walker and trading away cornerback Trent McDuffie.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Left in Tears After News on Friday

Patrick Mahomes saw his 9th NFL season with the Kansas City Chiefs come to an unfortunate end. The quarterback was forced to miss the last few games of 2025 after tearing his ACL in Week 15, watching from the sideline as the Chiefs finished the season on a six-game losing streak, missing out on the playoffs for the first time in a decade.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / March 20

Kansas City Chiefs bring back 2025's leader in special teams snaps, but something must change for the roster move to be a success

The Kansas City Chiefs officially brought back one of their special teams leaders on Friday, March, 20. The Chiefs announced they've officially re-signed LB Jack Cochrane.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 20

2 Low-Cost Free Agents Still Available for Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid knows all about Mike Hilton. The veteran cornerback has been an icicle in the big coach’s mustache since entering the league in 2017.

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NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / March 20

NFL Draft 2026: Kansas City Chiefs could add ideal Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson replacement

The Kansas City Chiefs’ secondary is going to look a lot different in September than it did walking off the field in Las Vegas, back in January, to close out the 2025 season.

Jack Cochrane News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 20

Chiefs Re-Sign LB Jack Cochrane

The Kansas City Chiefs announced they re-signed LB Jack Cochrane to a contract on Friday. Cochrane, 27, wound up going undrafted out of South Dakota back in 2022.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Chiefs Linked To Big-Name Defensive Upgrade After 6-11 Season

The Kansas City Chiefs have hit a reset after going 6–11 in the 2025 NFL season and missing the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. The Chiefs have also been affected by several offseason departures, prompting major free agent acquisitions.

Alohi Gilman News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 20

Chiefs Got Poetic Locker-Room Fit With Alohi Gilman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – If thoughts lead to actions, actions lead to habits, habits lead to character and character leads to destiny, Ralph Waldo Emerson could play strong safety for the Chiefs.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

Chiefs Select Controversial Pass Rusher In Latest Mock Draft

The first wave of free agency is over, which means fans of the Chiefs and the other 31 teams are now focusing on the 2026 NFL Draft. Prior to 2025, the Chiefs made a deep playoff run in every season since Patrick Mahomes took over as the starting quarterback, so it’s weird to see them with a top-10 pick.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 20

Chiefs Have Their Own Case of March Madness

March Madness brings comparisons across all types of sports. It’s a hot spot when it comes to talking points for all things athletics, and analysts love breaking down the tournament.

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Chiefs reporter addresses Cameron Jordan rumors after Chris Jones post

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones raised eyebrows and generated some headlines when he took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and posted the

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 20

2 Players Chiefs Should Acquire Before or During the Draft

Entering an offseason ahead of a potential retooling year with only six draft picks, the Kansas City Chiefs were in a precarious spot. Kansas City traded cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams for multiple picks, including a 2026 first-round selection (No.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 20

Teams Inside the Top 10 That Won't Affect Chiefs Selection at No. 9

Following a pivotal free agency period, next month's draft is even more important for the Kansas City Chiefs, who hold the No. 9 pick. Kansas City's selection is highly dependent on what transpires in the first eight selections of the draft, but there are several teams that should not negatively affect the Chiefs' strategy in the first round.