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Trading Former 1st-Rounder Could Help Chiefs, and It’s Not McDuffie

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nine years ago, Brett Veach championed Patrick Mahomes before the Chiefs became three-time Super Bowl champions. But since Veach replaced John Dorsey as the Chiefs’ full-time general manager in 2018, while they’ve won games, they haven’t won many drafts.

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NFC Team Poaches Chiefs’ Linebackers Coach Rod Wilson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sean McVay just promoted Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator but named Dave Ragone co-offensive coordinator, according to Adam Schefter.

Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 20

Why the Chiefs Would Benefit From Ty Simpson's Draft Stock Rising

For the first time since selecting Patrick Mahomes with the No. 10 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs are positioned with a top-10 pick in the draft.

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Top NFL Draft analyst has instant fix for Chiefs offense to squash the NFL trend Patrick Mahomes created

The Kansas City Chiefs have an opportunity to rebuild their running back room this offseason through both free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft. One specific player in Round 1 could even help the Chiefs solve a problem that they inadvertently created for themselves many years ago.

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The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players in the Super Bowl Era to spend the most seasons with each franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The Hard Truth Chiefs Must Accept About Their Roster

It goes without saying that the 2025 season for the Kansas City Chiefs was a colossal failure, as the team went 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the first time in over a decade.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

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2026 NFL Win Totals Release Illustrates Faith in Chiefs

It is never too early to analyze and discuss what could happen in the next NFL season. Despite the result of Super Bowl LX etched in stone for less than two weeks, the 2026-27 NFL win totals were released on Thursday, and it is already the talk of the town in the sports world.

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One Reason Why the Chiefs Should Go All In This Offseason

It feels as though we are living in the multiverse. The Kansas City Chiefs, one of the most dominant teams of the last 20 years, missed the playoffs—they didn't come anywhere close to reaching it, eliminated weeks before it began.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 20

Kansas City Chiefs lose a position coach to the Arizona Cardinals — and they already quietly replaced him

The Kansas City Chiefs already have quite a few coaching staff changes in 2026, and we now know they'll have at least one more. The team has announced seven new hires for Andy Reid's coaching staff after recent departures.

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How Rashee Rice Could Affect Chiefs' Offseason Plans

The off-field saga surrounding Kansas City Chiefs' wide receiver Rashee Rice continues to unravel after more disturbing allegations surfaced on Wednesday and Thursday.

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With Rice’s Future in Question, Chiefs Could Eye Draft’s Top 2 WRs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – When life gives the Chiefs lemons, as it did in 2025, they might not make lemonade. But they could take Makai Lemon in the draft. They also could take Carnell Tate.

Jaylen Watson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 19

Jaylen Watson just wants some respect on his Madden rating

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson is out for respect this offseason. And it has little to do with the Chiefs dealing with his free agency status.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

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Andy Reid, Chiefs Dealt Bad News on Thursday

Andy Reid has now completed his 13th season as the Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach. While he has led one of the greatest dynasties in NFL history during that span, winning three Super Bowls in five appearances, the 2025 season fell short of expectations.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / February 19

Kansas City Chiefs land Rashee Rice insurance, much-needed defensive line help in the latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft

The Kansas City Chiefs, and every other team, are getting ready for the 2026 NFL Draft Combine here very soon. The Chiefs won’t have as much cap space to work with this offseason as they might like, which means the draft will be very important.

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Chiefs’ Jones Has 2-Word Response to Kelce Disses

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chris Jones wasn’t exactly polite. After former GM Mike Tannenbaum advised the Chiefs to move on from Travis Kelce on Wednesday, Jones had an efficient, two-word response.

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Closer Look at Chiefs’ Sneaky Good Addition to Staff

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Wednesday proved why there’s really no offseason in the NFL, especially for the Kansas City Chiefs. Even after a 6-11 season – Andy Reid’s first losing campaign as Kansas City head coach -- and missing the playoffs for the first time in 11 years, the Chiefs dominated headlines over a 24-hour cycle.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / February 19

Kansas City Chiefs unrestricted free agent subtly broke his own news regarding his standing with the team

The Kansas City Chiefs face a difficult situation. With Rashee Rice potentially in legal trouble, Patrick Mahomes may enter 2026 with only two returning receivers from last season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19

Chris Jones tells Mike Tannenbaum to ‘shut up’ over his Travis Kelce take

Travis Kelce has a big decision to make this offseason: hang up his cleats or give it another go in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs will surely welcome him if he decides to run it back with them for the 2026 season, and that’s also the scenario defensive tackle Chris Jones wants to see play out.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 19

3 players Chiefs must let walk in free agency during NFL offseason

Hard resets are rare in Kansas City. But that’s what follows a harsh season. For nearly a decade, the Kansas City Chiefs have operated from a position of dominance.

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What ‘difficult’ Travis Kelce decision should Kansas City Chiefs make, reveals ESPN insider

Mike Tannenbaum has suggested the Kansas City Chiefs face a ‘difficult’ but necessary decision regarding Travis Kelce’s future. The former NFL executive, now an ESPN analyst, offered a blunt assessment of Kelce’s trajectory, arguing that Kansas City must think ahead rather than rely on past greatness.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Former NFL GM Urges Chiefs To Make Drastic Travis Kelce Decision

It has now been over a month since Travis Kelce played his last game for the Kansas City Chiefs. For the first time since 2014, Kelce did not see any action in the NFL playoffs.

Rashee Rice News / Pro Football Rumors / February 18

Chiefs' Rashee Rice being sued by ex-girlfriend alleging domestic violence

According to the alleged victim, Rice repeatedly assaulted her between December 2023 and July 2025.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 18

Chiefs Hired Andre Curtis As Secondary Coach

The Kansas City Chiefs announced they have hired Andre Curtis as their new defensive backs and safeties coach. He was previously the defensive passing game coordinator for the Bears in 2025. Curtis, 49, played college football at Virginia Military Institute and coached there when he was done playing.