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The Kansas City Chiefs need this to be a successful offseason if they have any hope of their dynasty getting back to full power. Missing the playoffs in 2025 might not mean anything in the grand scheme of things, but for now, the Chiefs should be treating it as if the sky is falling.

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How the Chiefs Can Make Their Offense Explosive Again

The Kansas City Chiefs' offense once broke the NFL, with a speedy Tyreek Hill blowing past defenders and a peak Travis Kelce cooking defenses in the intermediate area of the field.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / March 3

Pair of players regularly connected to Kansas City Chiefs are one step closer to reaching 2026 NFL free agency, but another won't

It's no secret that the Kansas City Chiefs are looking to upgrade the running back position, and now they have a clear path to doing so during the 2026 NFL free agency period.

Travis Kelce News / The Spun / March 3

Two NFL Teams Named 'Potential' Landing Spots For Travis Kelce

Will Travis Kelce return for the 2026 NFL season? We're not sure, but two suitors have emerged for his services. Kelce had a productive 2025 season, hauling in 76 passes for 851 yards and five touchdowns.

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How many of the NFL quarterbacks to pass and run for a TD in at least 20 games in their NFL career can you name in five minutes?

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 3

Ranking Chiefs’ 6 Most Realistic Free-Agent Targets

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Breece Hall got the franchise tag from the Jets on Monday. The running back the Chiefs reportedly came close to acquiring at the 2025 trade deadline is likely to remain in New York.

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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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 3

Why Chiefs Might Have No Choice but To Take Tackle at 9

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Welcome to Mock Draft Season in the NFL. The amount of mock drafts multiply like rabbits every year, especially the week after the combine.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / March 3

2026 NFL free agency hidden gems who could help the Kansas City Chiefs get back to their championship-winning ways

The Kansas City Chiefs are taking a bit of a different approach to free agency this year. In years past, they've prioritized extending their own pending free agents to keep continuity from a championship roster.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Gridiron Heroics / March 3

Kansas City Chiefs: See Top Running Back Come Off the Board

The Kansas City Chiefs enter the offseason needing to upgrade the running back position after ranking 25th in rushing last season. Kareem Hunt, Isiah Pacheco, Dameon Pierce, and Keaontay Ingram are set to hit free agency, leaving Brashard Smith as the only player under contract who is not on a reserve/future deal.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Pro Sports / March 3

Superstar NFL Running Back Is Officially Off The Market – Chiefs & Other Teams Forced To Move On

The Kansas City Chiefs have been forced to move on from one of their targets in the upcoming 2026 NFL free agency. After a disappointing 2025 season, the Chiefs started working to improve their roster.

Brett Veach News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 3

Veach Gets Flowers for Chiefs' 2021–22 Drafts, with Caveat

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In eight weeks, prognosticators and analysts will dish out grades for each NFL team’s effort to improve in free agency and the draft – a full four months before the season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Chiefs Predicted to Trade 2-Time Super Bowl Champion to Rams

The Kansas City Chiefs have already had a busy offseason after going 6-11 and missing the playoffs in 2025. Several big moves include releasing defensive end Mike Danna and offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor, while restructuring Patrick Mahomes' contract.

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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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 3

Why Chiefs Should Not Consider Offensive Line in First Round

The direction in which the Kansas City Chiefs take with their first-round pick has been one of the main talking points this past week during the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Chiefs' Travis Kelce Decision Expected Next Week Amid Retirement Rumors

Rumors about Travis Kelce’s retirement have been swirling since the Kansas City Chiefs fell short of completing a Super Bowl three-peat in 2025. While the tight end ultimately suited up last season, there is once again uncertainty about his return for the 2026 season.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 3

ESPN gives Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes a ‘DeVonta Smith type’ weapon in mock draft

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off a down year, to put it lightly, that culminated in quarterback Patrick Mahomes tearing his ACL. But when he returns to the gridiron, the Chiefs want to make sure he is throwing to electric playmakers.

Rashee Rice News / The SportsRush / March 3

Hacked? Rashee Rice’s Instagram Stories Suggest His Account May Have Been Compromised

Rashee Rice just can’t seem to stay out of trouble. But this time, it may not be about football or legal trouble. It seems Rice has been promoting an app that allegedly pays users to play games on their phones via his verified Instagram account.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 3

3 Potential Offensive Tackle Draft Prospects for Chiefs

With the Chiefs deciding to let go of right tackle Jawaan Taylor, the possibility of using a draft pick on an offensive tackle just became that much more imminent.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 3

Chiefs’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after NFL Combine

The NFL Combine has a way of humbling even the most decorated franchises. For the Kansas City Chiefs, the 2026 draft cycle feels less about fine-tuning and more about recalibration.

Trent McDuffie News / NFL Analysis Network / March 2

Chiefs millions over salary cap with No. 9 pick and Trent McDuffie extension looming

The Kansas City Chiefs are millions over the salary cap heading into free agency despite the NFL’s $22 million increase to $301.2 million for 2026. General manager Brett Veach has already restructured Patrick Mahomes’ contract and released veteran defensive lineman Mike Danna to create space, but further moves are needed.