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Did the Chiefs Do Enough to Rejuvenate Their Defensive Line for 2026?

Did the Chiefs Do Enough to Rejuvenate Their Defensive Line for 2026?

The Kansas City Chiefs' defensive line has been the topic of many offseason conversations surrounding the team in recent months. From free agent speculation to an avalanche of mock drafts, it was clear that Kansas City needed to add some talent to their defensive trenches.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 7
8 things I think I know about the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of the 2026 NFL season opener against the Denver Broncos

8 things I think I know about the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of the 2026 NFL season opener against the Denver Broncos

We’re a week away from the Kansas City Chiefs’ season opener against the Denver Broncos. Here’s what I think I know about the team heading into the 2026 NFL season.

Patrick Mahomes News / Viral Sports News / September 7
Patrick Mahomes’ Return Has Former Chiefs QB Sounding a Warning

Patrick Mahomes’ Return Has Former Chiefs QB Sounding a Warning

Former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Trent Green has a simple way of describing Patrick Mahomes after a long offseason of rehab. A motivated Mahomes, Green said, is a dangerous one.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 7
Albert Breer makes ‘gangbusters’ Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes prediction, but there’s still 1 big question

Albert Breer makes ‘gangbusters’ Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes prediction, but there’s still 1 big question

NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero revealed on The Rich Eisen Show that all signs point to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes starting against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football.

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The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

Can you name the last time every NFL team selected a signal-caller in the first round of the NFL Draft?

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NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 7
Patrick Surtain II Reveals What He Expects From Patrick Mahomes in Week 1

Patrick Surtain II Reveals What He Expects From Patrick Mahomes in Week 1

Patrick Mahomes trotting back onto the field in Arrowhead Stadium next Monday should be one of the most epic scenes in recent Chiefs history. His return from a torn ACL and LCL continues to be the biggest storyline of the season opener.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / September 7
NFL Punishes Chiefs TE for Rule Violation Ahead of Regular Season

NFL Punishes Chiefs TE for Rule Violation Ahead of Regular Season

Jake Briningstool had just cracked the Kansas City Chiefs‘ 53-man roster, a hard-earned spot on a team chasing another playoff run. But before he could suit up for a regular-season snap, the tight end’s name showed up elsewhere: an NFL fine sheet.

Travis Kelce News / EssentiallySports / September 7
Travis Kelce’s Business Venture Faces Multi-Million-Dollar Lawsuit Over Alleged Broken Promises to Employees

Travis Kelce’s Business Venture Faces Multi-Million-Dollar Lawsuit Over Alleged Broken Promises to Employees

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has backed the fast-expanding Club Car Wash for about half a decade now. But the business empire has seemingly hit a legal roadblock.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 7
Bold predictions for the 2026 NFL season

Bold predictions for the 2026 NFL season

The NFL season is right around the corner, and with it comes season-long storylines to track. Here are four bold predictions for the 2026 season.

Chiefs have one obvious reason to think this season won't be like last
Patrick Mahomes used an amazing goal to fuel his injury recovery
Chiefs make interesting tight end move with Travis Kelce's future in question
The '6-Passing-TD NFL games' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 6
Chiefs make interesting tight end move with Travis Kelce's future in question

Chiefs make interesting tight end move with Travis Kelce's future in question

The Kansas City Chiefs made a small roster move that could end up being worth watching.

Chiefs have one obvious reason to think this season won't be like last
A.J. Brown has one word to describe Mike Vrabel's tough approach
Insider reveals why Patriots' Christian Gonzalez won't sign current extension offer
The 'No. 2-receiver by NFL team' quiz
L'Jarius Sneed News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 6
Chiefs Feel L'Jarius Sneed Can Star in Secondary Again: 'Playing Like That Right Now'

Chiefs Feel L'Jarius Sneed Can Star in Secondary Again: 'Playing Like That Right Now'

The Kansas City Chiefs made multiple tough calls when they whittled their offseason roster to an initial 53, and one move at the cornerback spot was deemed shocking by many.

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The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz
The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz
 The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz
 The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz
The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz
 The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz
Travis Kelce News / EssentiallySports / September 6
Chiefs’ New 6-Foot-6 TE Sends 3-Word Message Amid Travis Kelce’s Reported ‘Last Dance’ in Kansas City

Chiefs’ New 6-Foot-6 TE Sends 3-Word Message Amid Travis Kelce’s Reported ‘Last Dance’ in Kansas City

Travis Kelce will celebrate his 37th birthday in a couple of months, as the Kansas City Chiefs tight end is now embracing his late 30s. At the same time, it also serves as a reminder that sooner or later, the tight end will announce his retirement.

Kansas City Chiefs News / The Spun / September 6

Patrick Mahomes Sr. Makes Special Request To Judge Before Week 1

The elder Pat Mahomes has made a request to a judge before Week 1 of the 2026 NFL regular season. Pat Mahomes Sr. is requesting to the court to allow him to travel for his son’s NFL games.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Viral Sports News / September 6
Chiefs Acquire 6-foot-6 Weapon in Last-Minute Move

Chiefs Acquire 6-foot-6 Weapon in Last-Minute Move

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed tight end Thomas Odukoya to their practice squad after a workout, using the NFL’s International Player Pathway exemption that lets teams carry a 17th practice-squad player, via the NFL transaction log.

Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / September 7
Patrick Mahomes tagged the 'best QB in the league' as Chris Jones shares rehab insights

Patrick Mahomes tagged the 'best QB in the league' as Chris Jones shares rehab insights

Patrick Mahomes is heading into the 2026 season after a difficult year, but Chris Jones still has no hesitation when it comes to his quarterback. Jones has been right alongside Mahomes through much of the Kansas City Chiefs’ recent success, now entering his 11th NFL season.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / September 5
'27 Years Later': Patrick Mahomes' Mom Shares Personal Message About Kansas City Chiefs QB

'27 Years Later': Patrick Mahomes' Mom Shares Personal Message About Kansas City Chiefs QB

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is expected to make his return in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season after an injury that cut his 2025 campaign short.

Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / September 5
Chiefs Spark Jeremiah Smith Rumors as Kansas City Officials Attend Ohio State Game

Chiefs Spark Jeremiah Smith Rumors as Kansas City Officials Attend Ohio State Game

The Kansas City Chiefs season opener is still a few days away, but they already have their eyes set on the 2027 draft. A Chiefs official was in Columbus for the Ohio State Buckeyes’ season opener vs the Ball State Cardinals, according to NBC Sports’ Ryan Fowler.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 5
Chiefs have one obvious reason to think this season won't be like last

Chiefs have one obvious reason to think this season won't be like last

Last season wasn't the best for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chiefs are sending clear signs about Patrick Mahomes
Travis Kelce credits Patrick Mahomes for making major career decision
Chiefs' Xavier Worthy may have revealed Patrick Mahomes' Week 1 status
The 'Rookie passing-TD records' quiz
Xavier Worthy News / Total Pro Sports / September 5
Kansas City Chiefs Star Wideout Has Everything To Lose In 2026 Season

Kansas City Chiefs Star Wideout Has Everything To Lose In 2026 Season

Xavier Worthy enters the 2026 season with plenty to prove. The Kansas City Chiefs spent a first-round pick on him back in 2024, betting on his elite speed to turn him into a go-to playmaker.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Pro Sports / September 4
Kansas City Chiefs City Quarterback In Surprise Move Ahead Of 2026 Season

Kansas City Chiefs City Quarterback In Surprise Move Ahead Of 2026 Season

The Chiefs closed out last season leaning on their fourth-string quarterback. Unfortunately, he hasn’t survived this year’s roster cuts. Kansas City waived Chris Oladokun on Sunday with an injury designation.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 4
Chiefs Host 10 Players For Workouts

Chiefs Host 10 Players For Workouts

The Kansas City Chiefs officially hosted 10 players for workouts on Friday, per the NFL Transactions wire.  The full list includes: TE Rivaldo Fairweather

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 4
Chiefs Cut Three Players From Injured Reserve

Chiefs Cut Three Players From Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs officially waived G C.J. Hanson, QB Chris Oladokun, and RB E.J. Smith from their injured reserve with injury settlements on Friday, per the NFL Transactions wire.  Oladokun, 29, was a seventh-round pick to the Steelers back in 2022.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 4
NFL players are building brands now — and football is only part of the job

NFL players are building brands now — and football is only part of the job

Being an NFL player used to come with a fairly straightforward job description: play football, talk to the media when required and try not to get fined. That job has changed.

Patriots' Drake Maye continues to make previous leadership criticisms seem laughable
Browns add even more chaos to the mix with 'bold' hypothetical Tua Tagovailoa trade
Chiefs are sending clear signs about Patrick Mahomes
The 'Rookie passing-TD records' quiz
Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 3
Chiefs Restructuring G Trey Smith For $12.5M In Cap Space

Chiefs Restructuring G Trey Smith For $12.5M In Cap Space

Per Over The Cap, the Chiefs are restructuring G Trey Smith‘s contract to create $12.5 million in 2026 cap space. Kansas City is converting $18.535 million of Smith’s 2026 base salary into a signing bonus, and Smith’s cap number will increase by $6.18 million in each of the final two years of the contract, according to Over The Cap.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 2
Three dangerous NFL teams were handed easier paths than anyone realizes

Three dangerous NFL teams were handed easier paths than anyone realizes

An easy schedule alone does not create a contender. Several of the NFL’s weakest teams received favorable draws, but there is little reason to believe they have the talent to take advantage.

Lions expect Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph back after PUP stints
Before Mendoza: Looking back at six recent previous No. 1 overall picks sidelined to begin career
Five recently cut NFL players who should find another team this season
Lions GM addresses cutting Terrion Arnold after arrest
The 'Most sacks in an NFL game' quiz
Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 29
Chiefs slammed with major injury concern ahead of Week 1

Chiefs slammed with major injury concern ahead of Week 1

The Kansas City Chiefs have enough on their plate with Patrick Mahomes' injury recovery. That's why knowing that the guy tasked with protecting his blindside is also dealing with an ailment is a major concern.

Chiefs share worrisome injury update as season approaches
Chiefs working to improve this aspect of offense amid recovery of Patrick Mahomes
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes labeled the 'league's best quarterback'
The '2022 NFL sack leaders' quiz

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