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Why Chiefs Are Interested Whether Stafford Returns in 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Matthew Stafford’s teeth weren’t the only topic of discussion after the Rams lost Sunday’s NFC title game in Seattle. Asked shortly after the heartbreaking 31-27 loss whether he plans on returning for an 18th NFL season, Stafford understandably couldn’t offer anything concrete.

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Andy Reid explains how bringing offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy back could help even the players of Patrick Mahomes' status

The Kansas City Chiefs made a quick decision to hire Eric Bieniemy back as the offensive coordinator. Once the Chicago Bears lost in the playoffs, Bieniemy, as the RB coach, was the target.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Travis Kelce Sends Message on Unfortunate Decision

Travis Kelce missed the NFL playoffs for just the second time in his 13-year career with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025 after finishing the season on a six-game losing streak, ending with a 6-11 record.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Chiefs Make Contract Decision After Missing NFL Playoffs

Andy Reid did not have the 2025 NFL season he was hoping for as the Kansas City Chiefs dropped their final six games, ending with a 6-11 record and missing out on the playoffs entirely.

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The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to win a Conference Championship game before turning 27 years old can you name in five minutes?

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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / January 26

Kansas City Chiefs give preseason standout another shot after spending majority of 2025 NFL season on practice squad

Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach continues to build for the future after a disappointing 6-11 2025 NFL season. The Chiefs have signed over a half-dozen players to reserve/future contracts following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL season.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Matt Nagy News / Pro Football Rumors / January 26

Matt Nagy Had Planned To Depart Chiefs After 2025 Season

Building one of the great coaching resumes in NFL history, Andy Reid has served as the Chiefs’ primary play-caller throughout his 13-season tenure. The three-time Super Bowl champion is coming back for the 2026 season, but Kansas City is making an awkward-looking transition at offensive coordinator.

Jason Brownlee News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 26

Chiefs Signed WR Jason Brownlee To Futures Deal

Per the wire, the Chiefs signed WR Jason Brownlee to a futures contract for 2026 on Monday. Futures deals are essentially camp invites that will allow a player to compete for a roster spot during training camp and offseason workouts.

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

Reid Cites 3 Reasons for Returning Bieniemy to Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Odds aren’t likely that Andy Reid downed a Trenta-sized Nitro Cold Brew just before jumping on his Monday video call. So, the fact that he seemed more excited than any prior press conference was probably the same reason he jumped on Zoom with reporters: New offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.

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

Chiefs’ Mahomes Won’t Be Only Quarterback Missing Offseason Time

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Bo Nix got the better of Patrick Mahomes on two occasions this season, but neither quarterback made the AFC championship game. In a stunning development after a 33-30 overtime win in the divisional round, Sean Payton announced that Nix had fractured his ankle and would miss both the rest of the season.

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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 / Athlon Sports / January 26

Andy Reid Makes Travis Kelce Reference Amid Chiefs News on Monday

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke to the media on Monday to discuss one of the biggest developments so far in the team's offseason. Following

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 26

Chiefs 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with highest pick in 13 years

After a half-decade of dominance, the Kansas City Chiefs had a nightmare season in 2025 and will now pick inside the top 10 for the first time since selecting No.

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

Chiefs Have a New AFC Foe to Keep at Bay

The Kansas City Chiefs have been the most successful team of the 2020's so far. The Chiefs' Dynasty was real, and their decade-long streak of dominance over the AFC West proves it.

Andy Reid News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 26

Doubtful Chiefs’ Reid Would’ve Committed These Crucial Championship Management Errors

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid might’ve been hanging with his grandkids on Sunday, with Jim Nantz’s voice breaking the ambience in the background. But at a critical moment in Sunday’s AFC championship game – the first in eight years Reid hasn’t coached – Sean Payton’s mind inevitably entertained thoughts of what Reid would do.

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

Who the Chiefs’ Most Underrated Player Was in 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs' fall from grace in 2025 could've been expected, given that this team had a run of three consecutive Super Bowl appearances. Regression was bound to happen, and looking at who they signed in the offseason, it's no wonder they didn't get the results they were hoping for.

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

Latest Mock Gives Chiefs a Wise Direction to Follow

The Kansas City Chiefs have plenty of directions they can go with the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. They have a lot of areas of their roster that need to be addressed, but only one premium pick.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Patrick Mahomes’ Historic Off-Field Decision to Create New Opportunities for Athletes

Patrick Mahomes has built his reputation on doing things people did not think were possible. He changed how the quarterback position is played, delivered championships to Kansas City, and became the face of the NFL for an entire generation.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 26

Why Rueben Bain is labeled ‘favorite fit’ for Chiefs in new NFL.com mock draft

The Kansas City Chiefs find themselves in an unfamiliar position heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. Over the last decade or so, the Chiefs have always gone into the draft with a late first-round draft pick in hand.

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

How Chiefs Can Put the League on Notice Again in 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs did not have the season they wanted in 2025. For everyone involved with the Chiefs were disappointed how the season did not go their way.

Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce Announce Super Bowl Update

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been to the Super Bowl five times throughout his 13 years in the NFL. His older brother, Jason Kelce, played in the big game twice.

Patrick Mahomes News / Total Pro Sports / January 25

Kansas City Chiefs Linked To Blockbuster Move For Super Bowl Champion & 10x Pro Bowl QB To Replace An Injured Patrick Mahomes In 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs head into the 2026 offseason facing a lot of uncertainty. The 2025 season went badly, and the team missed the playoffs. Things got even worse when Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL, an injury that stunned the league and changed the Chiefs’ plans.