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Kansas City Chiefs News / Football Analysis / March 26

Chiefs Sign Kelce to ‘$57.7M Deal’ After Worst Season Since 2015—But Only $12M Is Real Money

The headline read $57.7 million, and half of America nodded along like that meant something. It doesn’t. Travis Kelce, the greatest tight end who ever laced up cleats, signed what is, at its core, a one-year, $12 million deal on March 23, 2026.

Patrick Mahomes News / HITC / March 26

NFL fans seem unimpressed with Patrick Mahomes’ feat 100 days after tearing his ACL

Patrick Mahomes has stunned the NFL world by returning to throwing drills just around 100 days after tearing his ACL, but not everyone is impressed. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was seen moving comfortably and throwing the football in a recent clip, sparking debate about both his recovery and the reaction to it.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Football Analysis / March 26

Kelce’s $57.7M Deal Named Highest TE Contract Ever—Chiefs Owe Zero Extra if He Walks After 2026

A three-year deal worth $57.7 million. That was the number Kansas City pushed across the table to a 36-year-old tight end coming off his worst statistical season in over a decade.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 26

Worst Picks Chiefs Can Make at No. 9

The Kansas City Chiefs cannot afford to leave the 2026 NFL Draft without addressing the multitude of glaring weaknesses that hindered the team's performance last season.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / NHANFL / March 26

Travis Kelce Locks In $54.7M Chiefs Extension—And Sends A Ringing Endorsement To Taylor Swift

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Travis Kelce just secured the bag. The star tight end signed a three-year, $54.735 million contract extension to stay with the Kansas City Chiefs through the 2026 season.

Travis Kelce News / NHANFL / March 26

Travis Kelce Locks In 3-Year Chiefs Deal, Laughs Off 'Hoopsie' Rookie Memories

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Arrowhead Stadium can officially exhale. Travis Kelce is not retiring. The 36-year-old superstar tight end just signed a massive Travis Kelce contract extension, putting pen to paper on a three-year deal worth up to $57.735 million.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Chiefs Projected to Take Nation's Sack Leader in 2026 NFL Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs recently finished a disappointing 6-11 season after making three consecutive Super Bowl appearances. The Chiefs have made significant changes to their defense by trading All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / March 25

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Throwing, Season Opener Still In Question

The NFL news cycle began to stir a bit this afternoon after Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes posted a short clip of himself dropping back to throw a pass just 100 days removed from serious knee surgery.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Pro Sports / March 25

The Truth Comes Out: Are Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift Really Making Wedding Guests Sign NDAs?

Rumors have speculated about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift demanding that their wedding guests sign a Non-disclosure agreement (NDA) if they wish to attend.

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Patrick Mahomes News / Field Level Media / March 25

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes posts video of recovery progress

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes posted a video of himself throwing a football during a workout on Wednesday, approximately three months removed from surgery to repair THE ACL and LCL in his left knee.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Patrick Mahomes shares encouraging video after his ACL surgery

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes appears to be progressing rapidly in his recovery from ACL surgery. Mahomes on Wednesday shared video of himself throwing passes during a recent workout.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / March 25

Patrick Mahomes recovering from injury much faster than expected

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes appears to be recovering from ACL/LCL tear much faster than expected

Perhaps Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is superhuman.

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Patrick Mahomes News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 25

Chiefs Optimistic Patrick Mahomes Will Participate In OTAs

According to Nate Taylor, the Chiefs have some optimism that QB Patrick Mahomes could participate in OTAs, even in a limited fashion. He had surgery to repair multiple ligaments, including his ACL, a little over three months ago.

Travis Kelce News / The Spun / March 25

NFL Insider Continues To Face Scrutiny For His Travis Kelce Report

One of FOX Sports' top personalities is taking issue with NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport for some of his Travis Kelce-related reporting this spring.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Last Word On Sports / March 25

Justin Fields Dynasty Outlook After Mahomes Injury Update

Justin Fields has had an up-and-down start to his NFL career, playing for three teams in his first five seasons. He has been traded to his fourth team, the Kansas City Chiefs, where he will back up superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Gridiron Heroics / March 25

Kansas City Chiefs issued warning by PFF after signing Kenneth Walker in 2026 NFL free agency

The Kansas City Chiefs made the controversial decision to bring back tight end Travis Kelce for one more season in 2026. Of course, with Kelce deciding to play one more NFL season, it makes sense that he would stay with the Chiefs given how long he has been there.

Justin Fields News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 25