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Chiefs Receive Encouraging Update from Patrick Mahomes for 2026 Prospects

It's been over a month since Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL in Week 15's matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Kansas City Chiefs didn't just lose their starting quarterback on that fateful day.

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Chiefs Leaning Interesting Direction in Latest Mock Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs have some holes to fill this offseason. One major thing they are going to use to get better is the 2026 NFL Draft. The Chiefs are going to have a higher pick than usual in most rounds in this draft, and they have to look to take full advantage of that.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Kansas City Chiefs 3-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Rashee Rice's situation gives Brett Veach an unfortunate case of Déjà vu

The Kansas City Chiefs have three selections in the top-75 for the second consecutive season, with last year landing them LT Josh Simmons (32), DT Omarr Norman-Lott (63), and DE Ashton Gillotte (66).

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 19

Divisional Playoffs Had 6 Degrees of Chiefs Separation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs weren’t involved in the NFL’s divisional playoffs for the first time since 2017, Patrick Mahomes’ rookie season. But the Chiefs were still there, like second-degree connections on LinkedIn.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 19

Where the Chiefs Stand in Battle-Tested AFC West

The Kansas City Chiefs are at home watching the playoffs unfold, and what a season for them to miss the playoffs. Some of the heavy favorites have already been eliminated, and the Lombardi trophy appears to be wide open for the taking.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Chiefs HC Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes pulled out all the stops to get a potential Hall of Famer who helped them win a Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs began their current dynasty with their 2018 AFC Championship Game victory. This was an epic contest that, had Dee Ford not been offside and the phantom roughing the passer call not been made, likely would have sent them to the Super Bowl—and possibly meant four rings for Patrick Mahomes by now.

Kingsley Suamataia News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 18

Chiefs Lineman Went From Outcast to Royalty in Pleasant Surprise

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kingsley Suamataia celebrates his 23rd birthday on Sunday. It’s a lot better than his 22nd. A year ago, Andy Reid benched Suamataia after two starts at left tackle to kick off his rookie season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 18

Chiefs' Rivals Won't Get Storybook Ending

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A lot of diehard Chiefs fans wanted two teams to lose one game on Saturday. They actually got their wish. In a cruel twist of fate, both teams sustained incomprehensible losses.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 18

Another Overnight Domino Falls for Chiefs’ Nagy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Arthur Blank on Saturday night wasn’t going to allow Kevin Stefanski to leave his Atlanta home without an accepted offer to become the next Falcons head coach.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 18

Why Chiefs Should Bring Back One Underrated Free Agent

The Kansas City Chiefs are embarking on a critical offseason, their most important since naming Patrick Mahomes as the starting quarterback. In one year, this team went from a Super Bowl loss to missing the playoffs entirely.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 18

Suggs Narrates Unbelievable Story of Chiefs, Mahomes Recruiting Him

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – When Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors meet in the Bay Area next month to determine the 2026 class, they can thank Patrick Mahomes.

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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 18

Assessing Chiefs Secondary Heading into the Offseason

This past season was revealing for the Kansas City Chiefs, as they missed the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. Last offseason, the front office was not overly aggressive.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 18

What Chiefs Learned from Bills-Broncos Divisional Round

The Kansas City Chiefs missing the playoffs opened the door for several teams, specifically in the AFC. There was arguably no other team that benefited more to Kansas City out of the playoff picture than the Buffalo Bills, who had been eliminated by the Chiefs four times in the past five years in the AFC.

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What the Chiefs Badly Need in the Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs have the 9th overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, and they need it to draft a playmaker. Addressing either side of the ball would do, as the Chiefs have multiple positions of need on both offense and defense.

Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 18

Why Teams Might Take Advantage of Chiefs Slow-Moving OC Process

This offseason is unlike any other the Kansas City Chiefs have gone through since Patrick Mahomes took over as the starting quarterback in 2018. During that time, because of the 30-year-old superstar, the Chiefs have an operated with a competitive and aggressive mindset in attempt to take advantage of this window with Mahomes.

Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 18

Why Broncos Beating Bills is Good for the Chiefs

Missing the playoffs was obviously a disappointment for the Kansas City Chiefs, who have won three Super Bowls in the Patrick Mahomes era. Kansas City finished with a 6-11 record, third in the AFC West, and No.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 18

One Player the Chiefs Have To Re-Sign

The Kansas City Chiefs have to be prepared for an offseason of great change coming up. Andy Reid may be coming back, but they may be without their two

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / January 17

Kansas City Chiefs' young stud is sending a warning message to the rest of the NFL that should scare AFC teams for 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs dealt with numerous injuries last season, making their campaign even more challenging. While those injuries weren't the sole reason they missed the playoffs, getting everyone healthy in 2026 will be a relief for Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid.

Kansas City Chiefs News / 5 GOATs / January 17

Tony Romo hilariously confuses Josh Allen for Patrick Mahomes in Divisional game

Although Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs missed the postseason for the first time since 2014, that didn’t stop CBS Sports’ Tony Romo for name-dropping the three-time Super Bowl Champion during Saturday’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Gridiron Heroics / January 17

NFL Expert Highlights Chiefs’ Top Offseason Priority After Heartbreaking Season

The Kansas City Chiefs face a defining offseason after a rare 6-11 finish that ended their playoff streak and exposed defensive shortcomings. NFL evaluators and team strategists agree on a single, urgent priority: upgrade the pass rush.

Tom Brady News / Gridiron Heroics / January 17

'He’s a Stud': Tom Brady Names Chiefs Player Who Is Already an All-Time Great

Tom Brady offered a ringing endorsement of Travis Kelce this week, calling the Kansas City Chiefs tight end one of the game’s all‑time greats and urging caution about retirement talk.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / January 16

'They Hold Me Back': Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' Admission About Injury Rehab

Patrick Mahomes' 2025 NFL season ended prematurely after he tore his ACL and LCL in his left knee. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback underwent surgery on Dec.

Travis Kelce News / The Spun / January 16

Travis Kelce Mentioned For Prominent NFL Broadcasting Job

If Travis Kelce retires from the NFL this offseason, he could find himself talking about the sport on TV. Kelce, a three-time Super Bowl champion and 11-time Pro Bowler, has not yet announced his plans for the 2026 season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / January 16

What Mahomes would want in new offensive coordinator amid Nagy rumors

What Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes would want in new offensive coordinator amid Matt Nagy rumors

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Mahomes shared that he hopes Nagy gets a second opportunity to serve as a head coach at the highest level. Mahomes also touched upon what traits he'd like a new offensive coordinator to possess in the event that the Chiefs have to make such a hire.

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