Kansas City Chiefs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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

Kansas City Chiefs News: Cam Jones returns, Mansoor Delane update, roster construction and cap space decisions loom

An overview of the latest Kansas City Chiefs storylines as training camp wraps up and the team heads back to 1 Arrowhead Drive for the remainder of the offseason.

Eric Bieniemy News / TWSN / August 20

Chiefs Coach Eric Bieniemy Breaks Silence After Son Charged in Shooting of His Wife

Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy returned to the team after spending two weeks away following a shooting at his family’s Virginia home that left his wife hospitalized and resulted in criminal charges against their 27-year-old son.

Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / August 20

Andy Reid delivers latest Patrick Mahomes injury update ahead of Chiefs’ upcoming clash

Patrick Mahomes will not play in the Kansas City Chiefs’ pre-season game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Andy Reid has confirmed the decision. That comes after the Chiefs opened their pre-season with a 12–20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, a game Mahomes also missed.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Chiefs GM Announces Reason for Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce Decision

The Kansas City Chiefs made sure two of the most important pieces of their roster remain central to their plans for the 2026 season. QB Patrick Mahomes and TE Travis Kelce are entering another year together, giving Kansas City continuity at quarterback and tight end as it looks to return to championship contention.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Chiefs Announce Brutal Injury News Before Preseason Game

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid delivered a concerning injury update Thursday regarding second-year defensive end Ashton Gillotte, confirming the young rusher suffered a ruptured plantar fascia.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Andy Reid Announces Unfortunate News Ahead of Buccaneers Game

The Kansas City Chiefs closed training camp Thursday with another significant injury development ahead of their preseason matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 20

Chiefs reveal Patrick Mahomes plan for Week 2 of preseason

Mahomes is coming off the first major injury of his career.

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Eric Bieniemy addresses return to Chiefs, recovery of wife after shooting

Andy Reid reveals what has him ‘fired up’ entering Chiefs season

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Xavier Worthy News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy Makes Unexpected Gesture on Last Day of Training Camp

Xavier Worthy made sure one young Kansas City Chiefs fan left the team’s final day of training camp with something much bigger than an autograph. The Chiefs wrapped up their 2026 training camp Thursday at Missouri Western State University in St.

Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Travis Kelce’s Behavior During Kansas City Chiefs’ Training Camp Catches Attention

Travis Kelce is preparing for another season with the Kansas City Chiefs, and one of the team’s defensive leaders has taken notice of what the veteran tight end continues to do behind the scenes.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Kansas City Chiefs Bring In Massive 6-Foot-7 Addition

The Kansas City Chiefs added bulk and depth to their offensive line Thursday by signing free-agent tackle Kellen Diesch, a 6-foot-7, 300-pound lineman who recently helped capture a UFL title.

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

Kansas City Chiefs’ latest roster move swaps longshot offensive linemen as injuries stack up at training camp

The Kansas City Chiefs added OT Kellen Diesch to the 90-man offseason roster after a successful tryout. He replaces OT Matt Waletzko, who was waived with an injury designation following a knee injury at training camp.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20

3 surprise Chiefs 2026 preseason roster cuts to watch out for before Week 1

The Kansas City Chiefs are contenders year in and year out. The fact that they missed the playoffs for the first time of the Patrick Mahomes era last season doesn’t change the fact that they are in the midst of a dynasty, and a bounce-back season can be expected this year.

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

Chiefs Shake Up Offensive Line Picture, Sign OT Kellen Diesch on Final Day of Training Camp

With the sun finally setting on Kansas City Chiefs training camp, the team will soon leave the Missouri Western State University and head back to Arrowhead Stadium to continue the preseason.

Matt Waletzko News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 20

Chiefs Made Two Moves Today

According to Matt Derrick, the Chiefs signed OT Kellen Diesch to the roster and waived OT Matt Waletzko in a corresponding move. Diesch worked out for the team yesterday.

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

The Kansas City Chiefs’ latest rookie gamble just got a glowing endorsement from an unlikely source

One Kansas City Chiefs rookie got a glowing endorsement from a former NFL All-Pro. If anyone knows about good cornerback play in the NFL, it’s probably a good wide receiver.

Patrick Mahomes News / Action Network / August 20

Kansas City Chiefs Season Preview: Expectations Relax After Mahomes Injury, Kelce Wedding

Kansas City enters 2026 trying to answer for the only losing season of the Andy Reid era in KC, a 6-11 collapse that ended nine straight division titles and cost Patrick Mahomes his year to a torn ACL and LCL.

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Steve Spagnuolo News / HITC / August 20

Steve Spagnuolo singles out ‘really good’ Chiefs defender as highlight of this offseason

The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for a huge 2026 season following their seriously underwhelming campaign last year. Although there were a number of factors playing into the disappointing 6-11 record last year, Andy Reid will be eyeing a bounce back season in Kansas City.

Travis Kelce News / HITC / August 20

Chiefs assistant GM on the real reason behind Travis Kelce’s contract structure amid retirement rumors

Kansas City Chiefs assistant GM Chris Shea discussed TE Travis Kelce’s $12 million contract to return to the franchise for his 14th NFL season. The Chiefs are usually seen handing out straightforward contracts to their players, rarely taking on additional years of dead money without good reason.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20

1 last-minute trade Chiefs must make before Week 1 of 2026 NFL season

The Kansas City Chiefs have spent the 2026 offseason trying to erase the memory of an uncharacteristic postseason absence. Their summer has reflected that urgency.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20

Three NFL quarterbacks who need a massive comeback in 2026

Some NFL quarterbacks enter a new season chasing awards or postseason glory. But three starting quarterbacks need to prove that one difficult year did not permanently change their careers.

Lamar Jackson shares Super Bowl warning for Ravens amid uncertainty about his future

Ravens reportedly 'want' this Lamar Jackson resolution amid uncertainty about his future

Chiefs doctors and Andy Reid disagree on Patrick Mahomes decision

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels issues statement on LSU jersey situation

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Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / August 20

Chiefs re-sign LB from their Super Bowl-winning team and waive Anthony Dunn

The Kansas City Chiefs’ linebacker lineup has been a growing concern as the regular season approaches, with injuries piling up during training camp. The

Andy Reid News / Yardbarker / August 19