Kansas City Chiefs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 23

Chiefs’ Harrison Butker Suffers Embarrassing Setback After Drilling 69-Yard FG Against Buccaneers

Harrison Butker gave the Kansas City Chiefs a spectacular moment against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday night, then experienced one of the more frustrating turns a kicker can have in the same game.

Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / August 23

'Played in a weaker era': Internet shuts NFL fan for comparing Patrick Mahomes to Joe Montana and Tom Brady as the greatest QBs

Patrick Mahomes has already built a resume strong enough to enter the greatest quarterback debate. But comparisons of the Kansas City Chiefs star to legends like Joe Montana and Tom Brady have drawn plenty of backlash online.

Patrick Mahomes News / EssentiallySports / August 23

Patrick Mahomes Announces Return Date After Being Forced To Sit Out Against Buccaneers

When Patrick Mahomes went down with an ACL and LCL tear in his left knee in December last year, you could hear the entire Arrowhead Stadium come to a pin-drop silence.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / KansasCityHuddle / August 23

5 Key Chiefs players who showed potential against the Buccaneers in Preseason week 3

The Kansas City Chiefs’ young roster had another chance to make an impression in their preseason Week 3 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Five players, in particular, gave the coaching staff plenty to consider heading into the regular season.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Yardbarker / August 23

Justin Fields using preseason time with Chiefs to prove himself

Once a first-round pick hyped to be the face of the Chicago Bears' franchise, Justin Fields is now looking to prove himself during the preseason with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chiefs' Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason game

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 23

Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid provides injury updates following preseason Week 2 loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After the preseason Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Andy Reid gave reporters details on the Kansas City Chiefs’ injury situation. Two new players are dealing with injuries, including a starter and a key depth player.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 22

Andy Reid Drops Mixed Bag of Injury News on Alohi Gilman, Tyreke Smith After Chiefs' Loss

The Kansas City Chiefs had more things go their way in Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers than the week before, yet it still ended in the same result of a loss.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 22

Four Takeaways From the Chiefs' 16-15 Loss to the Buccaneers

Coming off a one-score loss to the Los Angeles Rams last Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs hit the road looking to secure their first preseason win since 2023.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / A to Z Sports / August 22

Felix Anudike-Uzomah tops list of 4 winners and 2 losers after Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason Week 2 loss against Buccaneers

The Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is in the books. Here are the winners and losers of the game. The Kansas City Chiefs fell 15-16 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason.

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Harrison Butker News / The Spun / August 22

Harrison Butker Solidifies Return To Form With Record 69-Yard Field Goal

Rumors of Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s decline at age 31 have been greatly exaggerated. Just one week after impressing fans with a 59-yard field goal in the preseason, Butker showed that his leg is not only at full strength, but possibly at a record-setting strength.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 22

Mansoor Delane as advertised and 3 more halftime takeaways from Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason Week 2 game vs. Buccaneers

Fire-from-the-hip reactions to the first half of the Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are slugging it out in preseason Week 2.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 22

Chiefs' Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason game

NFL kickers are better than ever before, and they just keep proving it. Not only in terms of their accuracy, but also in terms of a range that would have seemed beyond comprehension even 10 or 15 years ago.

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

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Andy Reid News / Athlon Sports / August 22

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Dealt Bad News Before NFL Regular Season

Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs are using the preseason to evaluate their roster before the regular season begins. With roster cuts approaching, Saturday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was meant to provide another opportunity for players to strengthen their cases and for the coaching staff to assess the team’s depth.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 22

When Will Patrick Mahomes Play Again? Chiefs QB Injury Update Ahead of Buccaneers Game

Patrick Mahomes continues to work his way back from the knee injury that ended his 2025 season, but the Kansas City Chiefs remain confident in his progress heading into the 2026 season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Pro Sports / August 22

Andy Reid Opens Up On Why He Yanked Travis Kelce From Practice

Travis Kelce keeps proving age is just a number. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is 36 years old, but that hasn’t stopped him. Despite being the oldest player on the roster, coach Andy Reid still had to force him to rest.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Viral Sports News / August 22

Former Kansas City Chiefs Wide Receiver Has Reportedly Died

Barry Pearson, a former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver best known for his role in one of the NFL’s most memorable plays, has died. He was 76. Pearson passed away Sunday, Aug.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 22

Chiefs vs Bucs Preseason: Four Kansas City Players Likely to Sit

In today's preseason matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, head coach Andy Reid has already ruled out several key players from the contest.

Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / August 22

As Andy Reid lauds Travis Kelce’s dedication, Taylor Swift steals spotlight with secret performance

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have barely had time to catch their breath since getting married in July, with the latter now focused on Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason training camp while his wife continues to make headlines with her music and public appearances.

Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / August 22

What Justin Fields did in Chiefs practice to leave Travis Kelce absolutely stunned

Travis Kelce has a huge season ahead of him as Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs eye a bounce back year. There is no getting away from the disappointment of the 2025 season, with the Chiefs ending on a 6-11 record.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 21

Chiefs reporter shares massive Patrick Mahomes injury recovery update

One of the most remarkable NFL-related stories of 2026 continues to be how Mahomes has recovered from the torn ACL and torn LCL he suffered on Dec. 14, 2025.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 21

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

Recently, Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce shared that he is taking steps toward "being a better leader" ahead of what could become the final season of his playing career. It sounds like Chiefs head coach Andy Reid felt like Kelce took things a little too far during the club's training camp, which wrapped up on Thursday.

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