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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 11

Chiefs Go All Defense in First Round of Mock Draft

Kansas City is one of many teams in this upcoming draft that will have a lot of questions focused on who they will pick. The organization lost a lot of key pieces this offseason, and certain players are harder to replace than others.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 11

This Offensive Lineman Linked With Chiefs at No. 9

The Kansas City Chiefs have a wide range of directions they can go with the ninth-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. While edge rusher and wide receiver have been the popular suggestions for the Chiefs to take with the top-10 pick, according to draft analyst Todd McShay , offensive line is under consideration for Kansas City.

Brett Veach News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 11

Ranking Brett Veach’s Draft Classes As Chiefs GM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Some see it as a credit to the Chiefs’ culture. Some see it as a dismal record of past performance. Either way, it’s one of the NFL’s most interesting dichotomies.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / April 10

Kansas Governor reaches a decision about Chiefs’ $3 billion stadium dreams

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has taken a major step toward making the Kansas City Chiefs’ $3 billion stadium vision a reality. The decision comes at a crucial time, with the Chiefs exploring options for a new domed stadium project alongside expanded facilities.

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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.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 10

Chiefs rumors: Insider reveals 1 ‘hot name to watch’ amid cryptic NFL Draft plans

The Kansas City Chiefs have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, starting with the ninth selection. And while some of Round 1 is starting to crystallize, most draft experts are still in the dark about what KC plans to do with its first pick.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 10

Chiefs' Top-30 Visits Are Encouraging Signs

With the 2026 NFL Draft less than two weeks away, the pressure starts to pick up, as teams around the league finalize their boards and set up last-minute meetings with prospects.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 10

3 reasons Jermod McCoy would be perfect Chiefs fit in 2026 NFL Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs need to make a big swing at the 2026 NFL Draft. That’s why the perfect move is to draft cornerback Jermod McCoy and bet on elite upside over cautious certainty.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 10

Under-the-Radar Player has Emerged as Potential Pick at No. 9 for Chiefs

One of the top mysteries in the 2026 NFL Draft is what direction the Kansas City Chiefs will go with the ninth-overall pick. For months, there has been

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 10

Chiefs Schedule Top-30 Visit With Underrated Corner

Kansas City has quite a few positions that are needing depth this offseason, but there might be no other piece that needs adding more than at corner. The Chiefs have lost multiple secondary players through trades and free agency, so the need for key signings is at an all-time high.

Brett Veach News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 10

Closer Look at Veach’s 1st-Round Selections As Chiefs GM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Packers fans were ecstatic when the franchise finally selected a first-round receiver in 2025, after Roger Goodell announced Matthew Golden at No.

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Patrick Mahomes News / Football Analysis / April 10

Mahomes And Kelce’s Steakhouse Promised ‘Champions’ Excellence’—600,000 Viewers Watched It Implode

Six months. That’s how long it took for 1587 Prime, the Kansas City steakhouse co-founded by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, to go from grand opening to reputational crisis.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 10

Fit Facts: 3 Reasons Bain Would Seamlessly Spur Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – At some point in his NFL career, Rueben Bain and his marketing team might embrace the T-rex image. Merch, hashtags, a logo depicting the edge rusher as a carnivore menacing quarterbacks with dagger-like teeth.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 10

One Unit Must Be the Chiefs' Priority in the Second Round

The Kansas City Chiefs have three selections in the top 40 thanks to their trade with the Los Angeles Rams, and those are three premium opportunities to add some signifant fire power to their team.

Patrick Mahomes News / Gridiron Heroics / April 9

Patrick Mahomes Noticed 1 Thing About Chiefs’ NFL Draft Throwback Video

Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes recently revisited a memorable moment from his draft day after noticing a detail in a throwback video shared by the team.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Gridiron Heroics / April 9

NFL Draft: Kansas City Chiefs could focus on helping Chris Jones

Much of the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason has been built around boosting three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Patrick Mahomes, especially signing Kenneth Walker in free agency, but GM Brett Veach may focus on giving another superstar some major help during the NFL Draft.

Patrick Mahomes News / HITC / April 9

Patrick Mahomes’ 2017 Draft Day tie mistake draws hilarious reaction from Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes had fans laughing after revisiting an old draft-day moment from 2017, where even he could not ignore one small but memorable detail. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback reacted to a clip from the night he entered the NFL, a moment that marked the beginning of his journey to becoming one of the league’s biggest stars.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 8

Falcons Signing OT Jawaan Taylor To One-Year, $5M Deal

According to Adam Schefter, the Falcons are signing OT Jawaan Taylor to a one-year, $5 million deal that includes an additional $1 million available through incentives. The Chiefs signed Taylor as a free agent a few years ago in the hope he could play left tackle for them.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Chiefs React to Patrick Mahomes Mistake

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 in the Mahomes era.

Rashee Rice News / Total Apex Sports / April 7

Rashee Rice will not face new NFL discipline after league closes investigation

The NFL has closed its investigation into Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice, determining there was not enough evidence to find that he violated the league’s personal conduct policy in connection with abuse allegations made by his former girlfriend, Dacoda Jones.

Trey Smith News / A to Z Sports / April 7

NFL insider gives Trey Smith another Vols teammate in Kansas City in his latest mock draft

Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood has built up a lot of momentum since taking the field for Tennessee last September. The former Vol played beyond most people’s expectations despite a down season for Tennessee, earning an invitation to the NFL Combine and the Senior Bowl.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / April 7