Kansas City Chiefs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Grading the trade: Kansas City Chiefs make stunning trade up with Cleveland Browns for a pick that nobody saw coming

The Kansas City Chiefs stunned the NFL world with a move up in the 2026 NFL Draft. The trade up with the Cleveland Browns wasn’t so stunning as much as the player they decided to draft.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / April 23

Chiefs Assistant Coach Arrested, Suspected Of Domestic Battery

The Chiefs have seen their fair share of legal issues with coaches and players in recent years. They won’t escape such issues this offseason as Chloe Godding of KMBC News reports that the team’s cornerbacks coach, David Merritt, has been arrested on suspicion of domestic battery.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Field Level Media / April 23

Chiefs DBs coach Dave Merritt arrested, charged with domestic battery

Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery on Wednesday night. Merritt, 54, was arrested on Wednesday night and booked into the Johnson County jail, the Kansas City Star reported.

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Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 23

Chiefs 2026 NFL Draft: 10 Prospects to Consider in First Round

Just like that, the lengthy wait is over and the 2026 NFL Draft is (almost) officially here. There are countless storylines to keep an eye on heading into Thursday night's first round in Pittsburgh, including several teams having multiple first-round picks.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

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Dave Merritt News / The Spun / April 23

Chiefs Coach Dave Merritt Arrested Before The NFL Draft

Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs received troubling news right in time for the start of the 2026 NFL Draft. Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt, who has been on Reid's staff since 2019, was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery on Wednesday night.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 23

Chiefs DBs Coach David Merritt Arrested On Domestic Battery Charge

Per Robert A. Cronkleton of The Star, Chiefs DBs coach David Merritt was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery on Wednesday. Cronkleton

Rashee Rice News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 23

Chiefs Wary Of Re-Signing Rashee Rice Due To Off-Field Conduct?

Per ESPN’s Matt Miller, a team source tells him the Chiefs could be wary of re-signing WR Rashee Rice‘s following the 2026 season due to his off-field conduct.

Derrick Johnson News / 5 GOATs / April 23

Derrick Johnson to be inducted into Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame

Legendary Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame during the 2026 regular season, according to a press release by the team on Thursday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / April 23

Travis Kelce has one condition for Chiefs rookies

What the Chiefs do with picks No. 9 and 29 in the NFL Draft can make or break their aspirations of going back to the mountaintop in what might be Kelce’s last year as a pro.

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Derrick Johnson News / A to Z Sports / April 23

Kansas City Chiefs’ all-time tackle leader, Derrick Johnson, is set to take his deserved place in the franchise Hall of Fame

Derrick Johnson devoted practically his entire NFL career to the Kansas City Chiefs, becoming a beloved franchise legend. Now, he’ll be recognized as such in the Chiefs Hall of Fame.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Chiefs Make Hall of Fame Announcement on Thursday

The Kansas City Chiefs made an expected but significant announcement Thursday, confirming that longtime linebacker Derrick Johnson will be inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / April 23

What time will the Kansas City Chiefs make picks in Round 1? Plus, everything else fans need to know about the 2026 NFL Draft

When will the Kansas City Chiefs be on the clock on Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft? Plus, everything you need to know to watch the event as it takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Travis Kelce News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23

Travis Kelce reveals what he’s looking for in a Chiefs’ draft pick

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are on a mission to reclaim their lost glory after missing the playoffs in the 2025 NFL season. The 2026 NFL Draft that begins Thursday presents a great opportunity for the Chiefs to add fresh talent they hope will aid their turnaround.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Reacts to $2 Billion News on Wednesday

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are looking forward to 2026 after a tough 2025 season. After reaching at least the AFC Championship Game every season since Mahomes took over as a starter, Kansas City failed to make the postseason last year.

Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce Announces Career News on Wednesday

Travis Kelce continues to find new ways to expand his influence beyond the football field, and his latest announcement shows just how far his reach now extends.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / April 22

Kansas City Chiefs trade back from No. 9? NFL Insider confirms Brett Veach is exploring all possibilities

There’s been plenty of talk about the Kansas City Chiefs trading up from pick No. 9, but could they actually trade back? One NFL Insider says they’re thinking about it.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / April 22

Chiefs Exploring 1st-Round Trade

The Chiefs have explored a trade up from the No. 9 pick in the first round of Thursday’s draft, per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Kansas City is widely expected to draft a pass rusher or wide receiver, though they have also done their homework on top offensive tackle talent.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22

Justin Fields makes an admission about working with Patrick Mahomes

Justin Fields is beginning a new chapter in his football career, this time with a team that has a proven winning culture. With the Kansas City Chiefs, Justin Fields will not be in a battle for the starting job, which is firmly in Patrick Mahomes’ hands, but he can still gain plenty from being in the same QB room as the two-time NFL MVP.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / April 21

New Chiefs QB Justin Fields Makes Personal Admission About Patrick Mahomes

Justin Fields and the Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for the 2026 NFL season after a tough year last season. The Chiefs went 6-11 and finished No. 3 in the AFC West in 2025.