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Chiefs land the perfect player in a new 2026 NFL mock draft to give a new coach the best chance to get off to a hot start

The NFL playoffs felt incomplete without Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs being a part of it this year. They have to do everything in their power to ensure they don't repeat the failure that was the 2025 season.

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3 Edge Rushers Possibly Available for Chiefs on Day 2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Before a 6-11 collapse in 2025, the Chiefs hadn’t had a losing season since 2012. But if they were going to have a bad year, their timing was impeccable.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 13

Chiefs Officially Hire Five Assistant Coaches

The Kansas City Chiefs announced they officially hired four assistant coaches on Friday. The full list includes: DeMarco Murray – Running Backs Coach Chad O’Shea – Wide Receivers Coach Terry Bradden Jr.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / February 13

'I slammed my hand in the car door, I was really pissed' - Jon Gruden drops great story about Vols legend Trey Smith

Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden dropped a great story about Tennessee Vols legend Trey Smith earlier this month. Smith, who just wrapped up his fifth season with the Kansas City Chiefs, joined Gruden Goes Long ahead of Super Bowl LX.

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The 'Super Bowl winning coaches' quiz

How many of the winning coaches from every Super Bowl can you name in six minutes?

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Pro Sports / February 13

3 Major Ideas For Chiefs That Would Transform the 2026 NFL Offseason

The Kansas City Chiefs enter every offseason with the same objective: to maximize the championship window around Patrick Mahomes. However, sustained success in the modern NFL requires aggressive roster management.

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The most awful NFL coaching jobs of all time

As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 13

Why History Tells Chiefs to Prioritize Pass-Rush

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Here’s a tongue twister. Steve Spagnuolo has always prioritized preventing points over pass rush. “The focus is always going to be to prevent as many points by the offense as possible,” the Chiefs’ defensive coordinator said in December.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 13

Chiefs Should Consider Free Agent-Plus-Love Scenario

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Happy Valentine’s Weekend. There’s no better time to consider a scenario the Chiefs should Love, pun intended. Jeremiyah Love plus veteran free agent Travis Etienne.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 13

Ranking the Positions the Chiefs Should Prioritize With No. 9 Pick

This year's NFL Draft is one of the most intriguing ones in recent memory, not because it is loaded with blue-chip prospects, but because of what teams are selecting at the top of the board.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 13

How Chiefs' QBs Performed In 2025 and What It Means

One thing that did not go as planned for the Kansas City Chiefs last season was the offense. The offense struggled once again to find any kind of rhythm throughout the whole season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / 5 GOATs / February 13

Travis Kelce retirement decision: Mother Donna wants star TE to ‘do what he feels comfortable doing’

Donna Kelce is just like any mom out there. All she wants is what is best for her kids. In this case, that relates to her son, Travis, and his future in the NFL.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 13

Assessing Chiefs' Chances of Bouncing Back in 2026

It does not feel right to include the Kansas City Chiefs in a conversation that revolves around non-playoff teams reconstructing their roster to provide a better opportunity to reach the postseason the following year.

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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 / The Spun / February 13

Donna Kelce Was Asked If She Wants Travis To Retire From NFL

Travis Kelce's future with the Kansas City Chiefs is very much up in the air this offseason. Although the Chiefs fell short of every imaginable goal this season, Kelce still had 76 catches for 851 yards and two touchdowns.

Leo Chenal News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

Chiefs Free Agent Earns Spot on Prestigious List

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal has never made a Pro Bowl, but the two-time Super Bowl champion could earn a massive raise in the coming months.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / February 13

What Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce told Giants' Jaxson Dart about Matt Nagy

When New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart asked about new offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, the former Chiefs OC got "rave reviews."

Giants make another strong coaching hire for development of Jaxson Dart

Report: Giants hire Brian Callahan as QBs coach

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Last rookie QB three-TD games by NFL team' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 13

3 potential Chiefs blockbuster trades that would shake up entire 2026 offseason

Dynasties rarely collapse in dramatic explosions. More often, they erode quietly, through attrition, cap strain, and the natural toll of sustained success.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 13

Why the Chiefs Should Feel Optimistic Next Season

The Kansas City Chiefs saw a decline like no other team in the NFL last season. They have been a lock to make the playoffs for the last decade, but it all came crashing down on them due to an aging roster and injuries.

Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / February 13

Chiefs' Travis Kelce Predicted to Make Retirement Decision During NFL Offseason

Will Travis Kelce continue playing, or will he retire after what is likely a Hall of Fame career? This is one of the major questions of the offseason. Kelce has had an incredible 13-year career with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 13

Three Running Backs Chiefs Could Sign in Free Agency

Once more, the Kansas City Chiefs are under the spotlight after making a move at running back, specifically amongst their coaching staff. The team hired Oklahoma Sooners running back coach and former NFL star DeMarco Murray for the same role, adding a big name to the coaching staff as the position heads for a near-total revamping.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Gridiron Heroics / February 13

Chiefs’ Odds for Super Bowl LXI Won’t Please Fans

The Kansas City Chiefs entered the offseason with questions instead of confidence, and early Super Bowl LXI odds reflect that uneasy reality. The team now sits outside the top tier of favorites, a situation that will not sit well with a fan base accustomed to title contention.

Travis Kelce News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 12