Kansas City Chiefs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 2

How the Running Back Market Is Shaping Up For Chiefs

This is a hectic time for front offices across the NFL with the NFL Scouting Combine essentially over, signaling the start of the new league year, which begins on March 11.

Jawaan Taylor News / Field Level Media / March 2

Reports: Chiefs to cut OT Jawaan Taylor, save $20M

If shopping right tackle Jawaan Taylor doesn't produce a trade offer, the Kansas City Chiefs are planning to release him to save more than $20 million under the 2026 salary cap, according to multiple reports.

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Brett Veach News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 2

How Brett Veach is Approaching Unique Chiefs Offseason

This is the most important offseason in the Patrick Mahomes era, and the Kansas City Chiefs cannot afford to underwhelm in the 2026 NFL Draft considering that the team owns the No.

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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 / Yardbarker / March 2

Chiefs admitting $80M mistake with Jawaan Taylor move

The Kansas City Chiefs are saying goodbye to beleaguered offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 2

Chiefs, Texans, Giants, Commanders Interested In Top FA RBs

Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano of ESPN report that the Commanders, Chiefs, Giants, and Texans are being mentioned as teams with interest in some of the top names at running back in free agency.

Jawaan Taylor News / Pro Football Rumors / March 2

Chiefs To Move On From T Jawaan Taylor

As expected, Jawaan Taylor will be playing elsewhere in 2026. The veteran tackle will be released unless a trade partner can be found, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 2

Why the Chiefs Should Trade, Not Release, Jawaan Taylor

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Brett Veach slept on it, then woke up Monday morning with conviction. Whether the Kansas City general manager saw something at the combine this past week, or he realized the cap savings were too important to pass up – or all of the above – Veach moved forward Monday morning with releasing right tackle Jawaan Taylor.

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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.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Chiefs Release Super Bowl Champion After Patrick Mahomes Decision

The Kansas City Chiefs are deep into a roster reset after a disappointing 2025 season in which they finished 6-11. Most notably, quarterback Patrick Mahomes,

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Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 2

Chiefs Releasing OT Jawaan Taylor, Barring Trade

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Chiefs have informed OT Jawaan Taylor that he will be released before the start of the 2026 league year, barring a trade.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 2

Post-Combine Chiefs Targets for Each Draft Slot

After an eventful 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, many teams are looking forward to the NFL Draft. With six picks in the upcoming draft, Kansas City will try and improve on their 6-11 record from last season.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 2

Things I think I know about the Kansas City Chiefs' free agency plans after the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is officially in the books, with the Kansas City Chiefs and the rest of the league now turning attention to free agency. Chiefs general manager Brett Veach still has work to do to get the team salary cap compliant ahead of the new league year on March 11.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 2

Post-Combine Kansas City Chiefs Mock Draft: Landing a Blue-Chip Prospect

The Kansas City Chiefs are sitting pretty with the No. 9 overall selection in this year's NFL Draft. Some of their most important personnel were in attendance for the NFL Scouting Combine this past week, including general manager Brett Veach, who will have an interesting decision to make next month.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Football Analysis / March 2

$57M Cap Crisis Forces Chiefs To Axe 2-Time Super Bowl Champion

January 4, season finale, the kind of cold, gray Sunday that usually means nothing in Kansas City. The playoff streak was already dead. The stadium wasn’t full.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 2

Why Rueben Bain's Combine Measurables Should Concern Chiefs

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is near its end, and the week-long event has provided more clarity on prospects and rumors around the league. As is the case every year, there are questions and concerns for several prospects, especially those expected to be first-round picks, that dominate the headlines.

Patrick Mahomes News / Gridiron Heroics / March 1

Chiefs QB Situation: Here’s Kansas City’s Projected Starter If Patrick Mahomes Isn’t Ready By Week 1

The Kansas City Chiefs may face an unexpected question at the most important position on the field as the 2026 season approaches. If Patrick Mahomes is not ready for Week 1, projections point to veteran Marcus Mariota as the likely starter.

Patrick Mahomes News / Football Analysis / March 1

Chiefs Cut 2x Super Bowl Champion After $54M Mahomes Restructure—More Purges Coming

The Kansas City Chiefs released two-time Super Bowl champion Mike Danna in late February to address one of the NFL’s worst cap situations. The defensive end’s departure coincided with Patrick Mahomes’ contract restructure that converted $54.45M of 2026 salary into bonus money, freeing immediate cap space.

Travis Kelce News / A to Z Sports / February 28

Chiefs now know they can find the perfect player to convert to a big weapon over the next few years for life after Travis Kelce

The Kansas City Chiefs have several pressing needs this offseason, along with some less urgent ones. They need another quarterback, at least one to put up a battle with Jake Haener while Patrick Mahomes is out.

Brett Veach News / 5 GOATs / February 28

Chiefs GM Brett Veach reveals how NIL era is impacting NFL Draft boards, stresses need to ‘adapt’

More than five years into the NIL era, it continues to affect the NFL Draft. But Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach showed just how much it impacted his team this cycle.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Football Analysis / February 28