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Travis Kelce’s Trending Towards One Direction Amid Retirement Rumors

Travis Kelce’s future with the Kansas City Chiefs has become a popular topic around the NFL in the 2026 offseason. The veteran tight end flirted with retirement at the end of the 2024 season, but decided to run it back.

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Veach Leaves Door Open for Return of Chiefs’ Key Starter

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Lee Corso was a quarterback at Florida State in the 1950s, but if he were an NFL general manager, he’d have something to say about assuming the Chiefs will release right tackle Jawaan Taylor.

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Brett Veach reveals Kansas City Chiefs' plans to make life easier on QB Patrick Mahomes as he returns from knee injury

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has been the engine fueling Andy Reid's offense, but the team has different plans in mind to protect No. 15 as he works his way back from a serious knee injury.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

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Chiefs not pushing, prepared for Travis Kelce decision

Travis Kelce earned patience from the Kansas City Chiefs, who are uncertain two months prior to the NFL draft if their 37-year-old tight end will be on the roster by training camp.

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Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach shares latest update on CB Trent McDuffie contract extension talks

The Kansas City Chiefs could soon have clarity on the future of one of their top defensive players. Speaking to media members at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Chiefs GM Brett Veach provided an update on talks with star CB Trent McDuffie.

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Stunning Contract Commonality Could Preview Chiefs-Seahawks SB

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – From the can’t-talk-enough-about category comes this: Patrick Mahomes doesn’t get enough credit for his status as the most selfless player in NFL history.

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Why the Cowboys Make Sense for Chiefs' Trent McDuffie

Ahead of the 2026 NFL combine, Dallas Cowboys COO Stephen Jones spoke with the media, and one of the topics that came up was how the Cowboys would be utilizing their two first-round picks.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

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Chiefs Preparing For Either Scenario Regarding Travis Kelce

Per Nate Taylor, Chiefs GM Brett Veach said they are “prepared for either scenario” regarding the future of TE Travis Kelce. It was recently reported the Chiefs have had some communication with Kelce about a return, and Kansas City has been clear about their desires to have him back in 2026 all offseason.

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Chiefs Could Have Leg Up Entering Draft Process

One of the biggest needs for the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason comes at the running back position. Over the last few seasons, the Chiefs have not gotten any help from their running backs like they would have wanted to.

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Patrick Mahomes and Wife Celebrate Sterling Skye’s Monumental 5th Birthday

Three-time Super Bowl MVP and Kansas City Chiefs star NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, threw an elaborate fifth birthday celebration for their eldest daughter, Sterling Skye Mahomes, complete with pastel decorations and face painting stations.

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Why the Tyreek Hill Conversation Won't Go Away for Chiefs

Despite early indications pointing to the Kansas City Chiefs forgoing the opportunity to pursue free agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill, it appears they are leaving the door open to a possible reunion.

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Jets targeting Chiefs CB Jaylen Watson with $79.3M in cap space after trading Sauce Gardner

The New York Jets are targeting Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson in free agency as they look to rebuild a secondary that ranked last in the NFL in EPA per dropback allowed and 31st in Pro Football Focus coverage grade last season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 24

1 free agent who would fix Chiefs’ biggest flaw heading into 2026 season

The Kansas City Chiefs are not used to this feeling. For a decade, the franchise operated from a position of inevitability. January football was assumed.

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How the Chiefs Can Help Out Their Defense This Offseason

The Kansas City Chiefs regressed on both sides of the ball in 2025, which explains why they were only able to win six games. Despite their offensive regression, there are a lot of things the Chiefs have done in order to give them a brighter outlook for next season.