Kansas City Chiefs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Concerning Red Flags Emerge Amid Chiefs' Gamble With $43 Million Move

The Kansas City Chiefs missed the postseason for the first time in a decade. Starting in 2015, the team reached the playoffs every year, a run that intensified after drafting quarterback Patrick Mahomes in 2017.

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

Chiefs Free Agency: What They Got Right, What They Missed

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Shortly after Howie Roseman became general manager of the Eagles in 2010, he hired a young scout named Brett Veach. And when Andy Reid poached Veach from Roseman in 2013, bringing the burgeoning executive with him to Kansas City, Reid set in motion events that led to Patrick Mahomes landing with the Chiefs.

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

Kenneth Walker III Can Unlock Chiefs In More Ways Than One

The Kansas City Chiefs made a major splash in free agency, signing former Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III to a three-year, $43.05 million contract.

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The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to catch multiple touchdowns in the same game at least five times can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

The '400-touch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Wild Card receiving leaders' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

New trade scenario has Steelers sending big haul to Seahawks for a second first-round pick

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 18

Hollywood Brown seems to send big message to critics of Eagles QB Jalen Hurts

Brown seemed to send somewhat of a message to those who think Hurts isn't an elite player at the sport's most important position.

Will Broncos-Dolphins Jaylen Waddle trade impact Eagles' stance on A.J. Brown?

Marquise Brown is low-risk addition for Eagles no matter what happens with A.J. Brown

Chiefs acquire Justin Fields lottery ticket amid Patrick Mahomes uncertainty

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

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

Assessing How Chiefs Should Operate in This Realistic Draft Scenario

Next month's draft is the most pivotal one in the Patrick Mahomes era, as the Kansas City Chiefs are coming off a disastrous season, which included the 30-year-old quarterback suffering a torn ACL.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Chiefs Predicted to Reunite with Two-Time Super Bowl Champion

The Kansas City Chiefs are undergoing a major roster reset after going 6-11 to finish off the 2025 NFL Season. While both sides of the ball have seen departures, the defensive back corps has been hit especially hard.

Marquise Brown News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 18

Hollywood Brown: ‘I Was Really Considering Going Back To The Ravens’

The Eagles landed WR Marquise Brown to a one-year deal worth up to $6.5 million. When appearing on the Speakeasy podcast, Brown indicated that he was considering returning to the Baltimore Ravens, where he spent the first three years of his career. “I was really considering going back to Baltimore.

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

Chiefs Would Be Grateful if First Round Played Out Like This

Free agency was filled with wavering emotions for the Kansas City Chiefs, who lost several marquee starters but were also able to land a few impact players.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Football Analysis / March 18

NFL Publicly Roasts Travis Kelce For The ‘Worst Stone Cold Stunner’ In League History

The NFL called out Travis Kelce’s 2018 touchdown celebration as the “worst Stone Cold Stunner of all time” on March 17 2026, sharing the clip on its official Instagram.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Patrick Mahomes News / Last Word On Sports / March 18

Four Key Practices Justin Fields Must Learn in Mahomes’ Evolution

As of March 16, 2026, quarterback Justin Fields has an opportunity to learn from Patrick Mahomes after being traded to the Kansas City Chiefs. Fields joins the team as a high-upside backup, while Mahomes recovers from a torn ACL.