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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs committed to Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt and Brashard Smith in 2025. Carson Steele was an odd man out. Now, he’s out of Kansas City.

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Why Chiefs Require Retooling of Wide Receivers in 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs are at a precarious spot heading into the 2026 offseason. They have missed the playoffs for the first time since 2015 and finished with a losing record for the first time since 2012, one season before Andy Reid's arrival.

Kansas City Chiefs News / The Spun / January 13

Chiefs Officially Cut 7 Players After Disappointing Season

For all but eight teams, the 2025 NFL season is over and the offseason has already begun. The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off of their first year without a trip to the playoffs in a decade, are making some roster changes and one noteworthy player has been sent home for good.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Andy Reid, Chiefs Dealt Disappointing News on Tuesday

Andy Reid endured the worst season of his 13-year tenure with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025, finishing 6-11 after a six-game losing streak. The Chiefs also missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014, while quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL in December, putting the start of the 2026 season in jeopardy.

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How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw and rush for at least one touchdown in multiple playoff games can you name in five minutes?

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Chiefs Should Prioritize Hiring This Coach as Next Offensive Coordinator

With Matt Nagy taking multiple interviews for several head coach vacancies, the Kansas City Chiefs will be looking for a new offensive coordinator in 2026.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 13

Why Chiefs' Salary Cap Situation Isn't as Sticky as Expected

The Kansas City Chiefs are in dire straits. There's really no way around it. This roster showed that it's far from the Super Bowl contender it was in years past, even while Patrick Mahomes was healthy and playing at an MVP-level.

Travis Kelce News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 13

Chiefs Sign Tight End, First Move Toward Potential Kelce Retirement

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Travis Kelce said after the season he’d take a few weeks to decide on potentially playing a 14th year in the NFL. “I think just being a regular human for a couple weeks,” Kelce said on last week’s edition of New Heights, “maybe a month or so, and try and figure out what I'm gonna do next in terms of my future in football.

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Why Latest Transfer Portal News is Good News for the Chiefs

Over the last seven years, the Kansas City Chiefs' offseasons have been delayed because the franchise has been competing for Super Bowls on a yearly basis.

Xavier Worthy News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 13

What's At Stake For Chiefs' Worthy in 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs are at home during the playoffs, which gives them a chance to evaluate their roster while looking at what the teams winning are doing right.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 13

Where the Chiefs' Offensive Line Stands Heading into 2026

This past season was the worst-case scenario for the Kansas City Chiefs, who did not only miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014, but they also lost Patrick Mahomes to a season-ending torn ACL, which could affect the start of the 2026 season.

Andy Reid News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 13

Gauging Where Andy Reid Ranks Heading Into 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs may have taken a beating during the 2025 season, but there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. Patrick Mahomes is hoping to be back by the start of next season after an ACL tear.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 13

A Potential Trade That Would Boost the Chiefs’ Offense Massively

The Kansas City Chiefs' offensive decline these past couple of seasons has been a sight to see. It's now been two seasons in a row where Mahomes has yet to hit 4,000 passing yards, after a streak of six seasons of being well past that number.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Apex Sports / January 13

Skipping the Globes for a Croatian Summer? Inside the Taylor Swift-Trevor Kelce Offseason Reset

It feels like the entire world holds its breath whenever Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift make a move. Whether it’s a stadium appearance or a quiet dinner, the cameras are usually rolling.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 13

2 Wild Card Results That Could Affect the Chiefs

This year's playoff picture does not involve the Kansas City Chiefs, who missed failed to reach the postseason after finishing with a 6-11 record. While it was an unusual feeling for Chiefs fans not seeing their team competing for a chance at the Super Bowl, there were several results over the weekend that correlate with Kansas City.

Micah Parsons News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 13

Why Micah Parsons’ Comments Made Chiefs Wince Monday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two hours after Patrick Mahomes hobbled off the Arrowhead Stadium sideline on Dec. 14, Micah Parsons went down on the grass in Denver.

Tre Watson News / A to Z Sports / January 12

Kansas City Chiefs sign TE Tre Watson to a reserve/future contract after year of development on practice squad

The Kansas City Chiefs saw the practice squad contracts of seven players expire on Monday morning, and the team has already re-signed one of those players on a reserve/future contract.

Andy Reid News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 12

How Andy Reid Influenced Wild-Card Games

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid cares a lot more about Hawaiian shirts than analytics. But no head coach was more aggressive on fourth downs this season. And even though Reid missed the playoffs for the first time in 11 years, the 67-year-old’s fingerprints were all over Wild Card Weekend in that specific area.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / January 12

Chiefs Make TE Move After Travis Kelce’s 13th NFL Season

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs endured their worst season since the tight end joined the team. After opening the 2025 campaign at 6-5 and remaining in the playoff hunt, the Chiefs dropped six straight games to finish 6-11, missing the postseason for just the second time in Kelce’s 13-year NFL career.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 12

Why Chiefs Need To Keep It Simple in 2026 NFL Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs will have the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, a rare top selection in the Patrick Mahomes era. The Chiefs have many areas of their roster they can target with their first pick, but it's important they remember that this will likely be the most talented player they get in their draft class.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

Top 5 Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Coordinator Candidates for 2026

With reports swirling that Matt Nagy is likely on his way out, the Kansas City Chiefs will soon need a new Chiefs offensive coordinator. Nagy’s departure, whether for head-coaching opportunities with teams like the Titans and Ravens or a fresh start after his contract expired, signals a crucial offseason.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / January 12

Seven Chiefs Players Entered 2026 NFL Free Agency on Monday

The Kansas City Chiefs had a season to forget in 2025. They finished the year with a 6-11 record, which marked their lowest win total since 2012. Kansas City also missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2014 season, ending a run of 10 consecutive postseason appearances.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / January 12