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Former Chiefs QB Alex Smith shoots down offensive coordinator rumors and shares his opinion on who they will hire

The Kansas City Chiefs need changes before the 2026 season. They have already moved on from some players, but now must decide whether to hire a new staff member.

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Chiefs Get More Unwanted News Amid NFL Offseason

The Kansas City Chiefs had a miserable 2025 season. They finished with a 6-11 record for third in the AFC West and 12th in the conference. The Chiefs lost their last six games, en route to missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

Andy Reid News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 13

Chiefs’ Reid Now Holds This Unique Distinction

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Entering the 2025 season, Andy Reid’s tenure in Kansas City was a spring chicken compared to the reigns of Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh and John Harbaugh in Baltimore.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 13

What Chiefs Should Learn From Eagles’ Loss

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Even a kid knows promoting from within isn’t the best route for teams seeking new offensive coordinators. After Sam Salvo’s family gave him playoff tickets for Christmas, let’s just say the young man isn’t a fan of Philadelphia’s Kevin Patullo, or A.J.

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NFL News / Total Pro Sports / January 13

Philadelphia Eagles Sign Ex-Kansas City Chiefs Running Back In Surprise Move Just One Day After Elimination

The Philadelphia Eagles have wasted no time making additions to their squad following their playoff exit. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

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How Reid Can Provide Coordinator Clarity for Chiefs, Mahomes

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Another day, another team competing with Kansas City for available offensive coordinators. This time, the team is in the Chiefs’ division, turning up pressure on Andy Reid to decide his next move.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Pro Sports / January 13

Kansas City Chiefs Begin Their Offseason Roster Overhaul With Massive String Of Notable Cuts

The Kansas City Chiefs were probably the most disappointing team in the NFL this season. They didn’t make the playoffs for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era.

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Chiefs Could Swap Mike Kafka In For OC Matt Nagy?

The Chiefs are expecting to look for a new offensive coordinator as OC Matt Nagy has taken multiple interviews for teams with HC vacancies. On the Up & Adams show, former Chiefs QB Alex Smith shut down any idea of him joining the Chiefs’ staff, and said he’s heard Nagy is likely to be elsewhere in 2026.

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Why the Chiefs' Pass-Rush Is Finally Demanding Answers

Over the last few seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs' defense has been the backbone of this team. The defense has given this team a lot of different opportunities to win games over the years, and it has been a huge reason why the Chiefs have won Super Bowls in the past.

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Fan-Favorite Leaving Chiefs for Philly

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs committed to Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt and Brashard Smith in 2025. Carson Steele was an odd man out. Now, he’s out of Kansas City.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 13

Why Chiefs Require Retooling of Wide Receivers in 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs are at a precarious spot heading into the 2026 offseason. They have missed the playoffs for the first time since 2015 and finished with a losing record for the first time since 2012, one season before Andy Reid's arrival.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Kansas City Chiefs News / The Spun / January 13

Chiefs Officially Cut 7 Players After Disappointing Season

For all but eight teams, the 2025 NFL season is over and the offseason has already begun. The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off of their first year without a trip to the playoffs in a decade, are making some roster changes and one noteworthy player has been sent home for good.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Andy Reid, Chiefs Dealt Disappointing News on Tuesday

Andy Reid endured the worst season of his 13-year tenure with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025, finishing 6-11 after a six-game losing streak. The Chiefs also missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014, while quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL in December, putting the start of the 2026 season in jeopardy.

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Chiefs Should Prioritize Hiring This Coach as Next Offensive Coordinator

With Matt Nagy taking multiple interviews for several head coach vacancies, the Kansas City Chiefs will be looking for a new offensive coordinator in 2026.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 13

Why Chiefs' Salary Cap Situation Isn't as Sticky as Expected

The Kansas City Chiefs are in dire straits. There's really no way around it. This roster showed that it's far from the Super Bowl contender it was in years past, even while Patrick Mahomes was healthy and playing at an MVP-level.

Travis Kelce News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 13

Chiefs Sign Tight End, First Move Toward Potential Kelce Retirement

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Travis Kelce said after the season he’d take a few weeks to decide on potentially playing a 14th year in the NFL. “I think just being a regular human for a couple weeks,” Kelce said on last week’s edition of New Heights, “maybe a month or so, and try and figure out what I'm gonna do next in terms of my future in football.

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Why Latest Transfer Portal News is Good News for the Chiefs

Over the last seven years, the Kansas City Chiefs' offseasons have been delayed because the franchise has been competing for Super Bowls on a yearly basis.

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What's At Stake For Chiefs' Worthy in 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs are at home during the playoffs, which gives them a chance to evaluate their roster while looking at what the teams winning are doing right.

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Where the Chiefs' Offensive Line Stands Heading into 2026

This past season was the worst-case scenario for the Kansas City Chiefs, who did not only miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014, but they also lost Patrick Mahomes to a season-ending torn ACL, which could affect the start of the 2026 season.

Andy Reid News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 13

Gauging Where Andy Reid Ranks Heading Into 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs may have taken a beating during the 2025 season, but there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. Patrick Mahomes is hoping to be back by the start of next season after an ACL tear.

Tre Watson News / A to Z Sports / January 12

Kansas City Chiefs sign TE Tre Watson to a reserve/future contract after year of development on practice squad

The Kansas City Chiefs saw the practice squad contracts of seven players expire on Monday morning, and the team has already re-signed one of those players on a reserve/future contract.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / January 12

Chiefs Make TE Move After Travis Kelce’s 13th NFL Season

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs endured their worst season since the tight end joined the team. After opening the 2025 campaign at 6-5 and remaining in the playoff hunt, the Chiefs dropped six straight games to finish 6-11, missing the postseason for just the second time in Kelce’s 13-year NFL career.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

Top 5 Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Coordinator Candidates for 2026

With reports swirling that Matt Nagy is likely on his way out, the Kansas City Chiefs will soon need a new Chiefs offensive coordinator. Nagy’s departure, whether for head-coaching opportunities with teams like the Titans and Ravens or a fresh start after his contract expired, signals a crucial offseason.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / January 12

7 Kansas City Chiefs players officially become free agents as practice squad contracts expire for non-playoff teams

The Kansas City Chiefs won't see most pending free agents leave the club until the new league year begins in March, but several players on the practice squad have now officially seen their contracts expire.