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Andy Reid Announces 10 Practice Absences as Chiefs’ Injury Crisis Deepens

The Chiefs are suddenly dealing with an injury crisis that could rival San Francisco’s, and the timing could not be worse. After stumbling to a 16-15 loss against the Buccaneers, Kansas City should be focused on cleaning up its mistakes before facing Seattle, but instead, Andy Reid is dealing with 10 players missing from Monday’s practice.

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Xavier Worthy’s mom reveals why her son wasn’t selected in school teams despite impressing the coaches

Xavier Worthy was already showing flashes of what he could do with a football long before he became a Kansas City Chiefs star. His mother, Nicky Jones, recently recalled how Worthy would play with kids several grades above him during his early school years.

Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / August 25

Chiefs Cut Injured Rookie WR in Latest Roster Shake-Up

Less than a month is left for the Kansas City Chiefs’ season opener against the Denver Broncos, but Andy Reid’s team is still busy shaking the roster. In the process, they waived wide receiver Jeff Caldwell, who had impressed scouts in the NFL Combine.

Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / August 25

Creed Humphrey denies Patrick Mahomes as the ‘fastest quarterback’ but highlights the Chiefs star’s speciality

Patrick Mahomes may not be the fastest quarterback in the NFL, but Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey believes he has a knack for getting away from trouble when it matters.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

Patrick Mahomes News / KansasCityHuddle / August 25

Panthers LB honors Patrick Mahomes as one of his ‘favorite players’ in NFL

Patrick Mahomes may have slipped down the NFL Top 100, but the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is still earning plenty of respect from around the league.

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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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Chiefs’ 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season

The Kansas City Chiefs’ decisions are becoming very real. At 0-2 in the preseason, Kansas City has dropped consecutive one-score preseason contests. Of course, the results have mattered far less than the individual auditions taking place underneath them.

Andy Reid News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Andy Reid, Chiefs Make Decision to Waive WR Ahead of 2026 NFL Season

The Kansas City Chiefs made another notable roster move Monday as Andy Reid and company continue shaping the team ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Kansas City announced it waived rookie wide receiver Jeff Caldwell with an injury designation while signing free-agent defensive end Niles King.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Kansas City Chiefs’ latest roster moves set up fan-favorite UDFA for injured reserve stash, adds depth at depleted position group

The Kansas City Chiefs have made another roster move to reinforce a depleted position group, but it comes at the cost of a fan-favorite UDFA. The Kansas City Chiefs made a pair of roster moves on Monday, following their preseason Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Mansoor Delane News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 24

Chiefs Rookie Mansoor Delane Details How Shoulder Injury Prepared Him for NFL Debut

A month after trading star cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Rams, the Kansas City Chiefs drafted LSU standout Mansoor Delane with the No. 6 overall pick in this year's draft.

Kansas City Chiefs News / The Spun / August 24

Andy Reid Won't Make Patrick Mahomes Prediction for Week 1

Patrick Mahomes is less than a year removed from tearing his ACL at the end of the 2025 NFL season. Will the three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback be ready to play Week 1?

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Andy Reid’s Mansoor Delane evaluation shows why Chiefs’ draft-night trade-up was a must

The Kansas City Chiefs have one more preseason game to go before they kick off their regular season on September 14. The Chiefs will be relying heavily on rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane this year after trading Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams this offseason.

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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.

Jeff Caldwell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24

Chiefs Waived/Injured WR Jeff Caldwell

The Kansas City Chiefs announced they waived undrafted rookie WR Jeff Caldwell with an injury designation on Monday. If he passes through waivers unclaimed,

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid provides latest injury update on RG Trey Smith ahead of preseason Week 3 vs. Seattle Seahawks

Kansas City Chiefs starting RG Trey Smith is expected to return to practice ahead of preseason Week 3 vs. the Seattle Seahawks. Smith has dealt with a hip injury in recent weeks.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Harrison Butker’s ‘wild’ 69-yard field goal has Albert Breer wondering if NFL will take drastic action

The Kansas City Chiefs had a lot to take away from their second preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but nothing stood out more than Harrison Butker’s 69-yard field goal.

Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / August 24

'I Missed a Lot': Patrick Mahomes’ Mom Randi Reveals What She Gave Up Raising Chiefs QB Alone

Randi Mahomes wanted to be the “cool mom.” But raising three kids alone turned her into a disciplinarian. Years later, she credits that “structure” in

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 24

Why Chiefs Offensive Tackle Situation Is More Concerning Than It Seems

Kahlil Benson had become one of the hottest stories in Chiefs training camp, earning first-team reps at right tackle since the second day of the summer and quickly drawing praise from the coaching staff.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 24

5 position groups Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach must try to upgrade via trade or waiver wire during 53-man roster cuts

The Kansas City Chiefs have some work to do to improve its roster during the 53-man roster cut deadline. Waiver wire additions and trades should be realistic options.

Travis Kelce News / QBFanCentral / August 24

Rob Gronkowski backs ‘solid’ Travis Kelce to accomplish at least 800 yards in the 2026 NFL Season

Travis Kelce may not need another monster season to remain one of the NFL’s most effective tight ends. Rob Gronkowski believes the Chiefs star can still put together a “solid” 2026 campaign.

Xavier Worthy News / KansasCityHuddle / August 24

'He was so good'- Xavier Worthy’s mom, Nicky Jones, reveals how her son performed in all positions, including QB, RB & Punt

Xavier Worthy’s mother, Nicky Jones, has watched her son play football in just about every way imaginable. Xavier Worthy has been doing a little bit of everything with a football for a long time.

Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / August 24

Patrick Mahomes reveals why he wants to play only for Kansas City Chiefs and no other NFL team

Patrick Mahomes has spent his entire NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs, and he doesn’t sound interested in changing that anytime soon. While speaking with Trent Green during the Chiefs’ preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mahomes opened up about what Kansas City means to him as he works his way back from last season’s ACL injury.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 23

Justin Fields using preseason time with Chiefs to prove himself

Once a first-round pick hyped to be the face of the Chicago Bears' franchise, Justin Fields is now looking to prove himself during the preseason with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chiefs' Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason game

Chiefs reporter shares massive Patrick Mahomes injury recovery update

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

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Harrison Butker News / The Spun / August 22

Harrison Butker Solidifies Return To Form With Record 69-Yard Field Goal

Rumors of Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s decline at age 31 have been greatly exaggerated. Just one week after impressing fans with a 59-yard field goal in the preseason, Butker showed that his leg is not only at full strength, but possibly at a record-setting strength.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 22

Chiefs' Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason game

NFL kickers are better than ever before, and they just keep proving it. Not only in terms of their accuracy, but also in terms of a range that would have seemed beyond comprehension even 10 or 15 years ago.

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

Chiefs reporter shares massive Patrick Mahomes injury recovery update

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets brutal assessment after preseason dud

Jayden Daniels makes worrisome admission after preseason struggles

The 'NFL kickers with a 60-yard field goal' quiz