Kansas City Chiefs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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 / 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.

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

Chiefs vs. Buccaneers: NFL Preseason Preview, Score Predictions

The Kansas City Chiefs are back in action on Saturday, providing both the front office and coaching staffs the ability to continue assessing things. With mandatory cutdowns just over a week away, training camp has passed and tough decisions are on the horizon.

Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / August 22

Andy Reid Explains Why Chiefs Had to 'Yank' Travis Kelce Out of Practice

“Big Yeti” is apparently not interested in slowing down. Ever heard of a 36-year-old getting yanked from practice because he was working too much? That is exactly what happened with Travis Kelce.

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.

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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.

Xavier Worthy News / KansasCityHuddle / August 22

NFL analysts flag Xavier Worthy for ‘major concerns’ ahead of Chiefs’ 2026 season

Xavier Worthy enters the 2026 season looking to take another step with the Kansas City Chiefs, but Pro Football Network analyst Ian Cummings still has questions about the wide receiver’s game.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Viral Sports News / August 22

Chiefs Teammate Has Strong Words About Travis Kelce

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce continues to set the tone for his teammates even as he enters what could be the later stages of a long and decorated career.

Tyreek Hill News / Viral Sports News / August 21

Kansas City Chiefs Receive Disappointing Tyreek Hill Update

Tyreek Hill’s potential return to the Kansas City Chiefs remains a popular talking point among fans and analysts, yet the latest comments from his longtime agent have cooled speculation that a deal is imminent.

Mansoor Delane News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 21

Why Chiefs Believe Mansoor Delane Isn't Behind Despite Camp Limitations

The Kansas City Chiefs were bitten by the injury bug over the summer, but none of their rehabbing players were tied to nonstop speculation more than rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane.

Matt Waletzko News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 21

Chiefs Place OT Matt Waletzko On Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs officially placed OT Matt Waletzko on injured reserve Friday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Waletzko, 25, is a former fifth-round pick by the Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft out of North Dakota.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Travis Kelce Couldn't Believe Justin Fields' 'Back in the Day' Comment

The Kansas City Chiefs closed out their final full-team training camp practice Thursday in St. Joseph, Missouri, with the quarterback room drawing plenty of attention.

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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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 21

Three Chiefs Fighting to Secure Their Roster Spots in Preseason Matchup vs Bucs

The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up training camp yesterday as they shift their focus toward the regular season. They still have two preseason matchups remaining before the campaign begins.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 21

Kansas City Chiefs 53-Man Roster Projection 2.0: Final days of training camp bring changes ahead of preseason Week 2 vs. Bucs

A 53-man roster projection for the Kansas City Chiefs after preseason Week 1, the final days of training camp, and before preseason Week 2 vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Viral Sports News / August 21

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce Lawsuit Lands Critical Update

Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have become entangled in a lawsuit stemming from their Kansas City steakhouse, 1587 Prime. The restaurant, launched with hospitality partners Noble 33, takes its name from the pairing of Mahomes’ jersey number 15 and Kelce’s 87.

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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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.

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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Patrick Mahomes News / Yardbarker / August 20

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Mahomes is coming off the first major injury of his career.

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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.