Kansas City Chiefs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Chiefs Cut Ties With Former Cowboys Player in Major Roster Move

After an underwhelming 6-11 season last year, the Kansas City Chiefs want to steer clear of preseason injuries ahead of the new season, but the problems are only piling on.

Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Andy Reid Delivers Devastating News as Chiefs’ Ashton Gillotte Suffers Major Injury Setback

Schemes can be fixed, but lost personnel is a different story. Fresh off a 20-12 preseason stumble against the Rams, the Kansas City Chiefs spent Week 2 retooling their roster gaps ahead of the Buccaneers matchup.

Ashton Gillotte News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 20

How Ashton Gillotte’s Injury Impacts the Rest of Chiefs’ Defensive Line

The Kansas City Chiefs' already unstable defensive line took another hit on Thursday when it was announced that starting defensive end Ashton Gillotte ruptured his plantar fascia earlier this week.

Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / August 20

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding guest spills beans on private conversation with Beatles legend

One of the guests at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding has revealed details about a conversation he had with Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney at the ceremony.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 20

Kansas City Chiefs News: Cam Jones returns, Mansoor Delane update, roster construction and cap space decisions loom

An overview of the latest Kansas City Chiefs storylines as training camp wraps up and the team heads back to 1 Arrowhead Drive for the remainder of the offseason.

Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / August 20

MLS owner has special plans for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift as Chiefs star eyes life after NFL

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and wife Taylor Swift are all set for a special MLS treat if Kelce announces his retirement when his contract ends this season.

Eric Bieniemy News / TWSN / August 20

Chiefs Coach Eric Bieniemy Breaks Silence After Son Charged in Shooting of His Wife

Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy returned to the team after spending two weeks away following a shooting at his family’s Virginia home that left his wife hospitalized and resulted in criminal charges against their 27-year-old son.

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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 / August 20

Raiders' Crosby opens up about relationship with Chiefs' Mahomes

Raiders' Maxx Crosby opens up about relationship with Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes

Crosby has played only for the Raiders since they drafted him in 2019, so he is quite familiar with going up against the division-rival Chiefs and Mahomes.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Chiefs GM Announces Reason for Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce Decision

The Kansas City Chiefs made sure two of the most important pieces of their roster remain central to their plans for the 2026 season. QB Patrick Mahomes and TE Travis Kelce are entering another year together, giving Kansas City continuity at quarterback and tight end as it looks to return to championship contention.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Chiefs Announce Brutal Injury News Before Preseason Game

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid delivered a concerning injury update Thursday regarding second-year defensive end Ashton Gillotte, confirming the young rusher suffered a ruptured plantar fascia.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Andy Reid Announces Unfortunate News Ahead of Buccaneers Game

The Kansas City Chiefs closed training camp Thursday with another significant injury development ahead of their preseason matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Patrick Mahomes News / Yardbarker / August 20

Chiefs reveal Patrick Mahomes plan for Week 2 of preseason

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Xavier Worthy News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy Makes Unexpected Gesture on Last Day of Training Camp

Xavier Worthy made sure one young Kansas City Chiefs fan left the team’s final day of training camp with something much bigger than an autograph. The Chiefs wrapped up their 2026 training camp Thursday at Missouri Western State University in St.

Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Travis Kelce’s Behavior During Kansas City Chiefs’ Training Camp Catches Attention

Travis Kelce is preparing for another season with the Kansas City Chiefs, and one of the team’s defensive leaders has taken notice of what the veteran tight end continues to do behind the scenes.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Kansas City Chiefs Bring In Massive 6-Foot-7 Addition

The Kansas City Chiefs added bulk and depth to their offensive line Thursday by signing free-agent tackle Kellen Diesch, a 6-foot-7, 300-pound lineman who recently helped capture a UFL title.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 20

Kansas City Chiefs’ latest roster move swaps longshot offensive linemen as injuries stack up at training camp

The Kansas City Chiefs added OT Kellen Diesch to the 90-man offseason roster after a successful tryout. He replaces OT Matt Waletzko, who was waived with an injury designation following a knee injury at training camp.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20

3 surprise Chiefs 2026 preseason roster cuts to watch out for before Week 1

The Kansas City Chiefs are contenders year in and year out. The fact that they missed the playoffs for the first time of the Patrick Mahomes era last season doesn’t change the fact that they are in the midst of a dynasty, and a bounce-back season can be expected this year.

Matt Waletzko News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 20

Chiefs Made Two Moves Today

According to Matt Derrick, the Chiefs signed OT Kellen Diesch to the roster and waived OT Matt Waletzko in a corresponding move. Diesch worked out for the team yesterday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 20

The Kansas City Chiefs’ latest rookie gamble just got a glowing endorsement from an unlikely source

One Kansas City Chiefs rookie got a glowing endorsement from a former NFL All-Pro. If anyone knows about good cornerback play in the NFL, it’s probably a good wide receiver.

Steve Spagnuolo News / HITC / August 20

Steve Spagnuolo singles out ‘really good’ Chiefs defender as highlight of this offseason

The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for a huge 2026 season following their seriously underwhelming campaign last year. Although there were a number of factors playing into the disappointing 6-11 record last year, Andy Reid will be eyeing a bounce back season in Kansas City.

Travis Kelce News / HITC / August 20

Chiefs assistant GM on the real reason behind Travis Kelce’s contract structure amid retirement rumors

Kansas City Chiefs assistant GM Chris Shea discussed TE Travis Kelce’s $12 million contract to return to the franchise for his 14th NFL season. The Chiefs are usually seen handing out straightforward contracts to their players, rarely taking on additional years of dead money without good reason.

Andy Reid News / Yardbarker / August 19