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Report: Chiefs rework George Karlaftis' contract, create $7.7M in cap space

The Kansas City Chiefs have created $7.7 million in salary cap space by converting $9.685 million of defensive end George Karlaftis' salary into a signing bonus, Spotrac reported on Wednesday.

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes reacts to a major change being made in one of the large investments he’s a part of

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is a part of several huge investments in the world of sports. Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce own a stake in the BWT Alpine F1 team.

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Chiefs TE Travis Kelce defends 'classy' beer chug at Game 3 of Knicks-Cavaliers ECF

The Ohio native gulped down a cold one to hype the Cleveland crowd at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 27

Chiefs’ potential 2026 breakout star after strong OTAs showing

The Kansas City Chiefs’ dynasty suffered through a speed bump last season. After playing in five out of six Super Bowls, the Chiefs went just 6-11 and missed the postseason altogether last season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / May 27

KC Chiefs’ latest salary cap decision will help them sign Mansoor Delane and Peter Woods, but it doesn’t signal other roster moves

The Kansas City Chiefs have cleared enough salary cap space to sign their two remaining draft picks after restructuring the contract of George Karlaftis.

George Karlaftis News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 27

Chiefs Restructure Contract Of DE George Karlaftis

Per Spotrac, the Chiefs have converted $9.685 million of DE George Karlaftis‘ salary into a signing bonus to create $7.7 million in cap space. Karlaftis, 25, was a first-round pick of the Chiefs in the 2022 draft out of Purdue.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27

Travis Kelce enters MLB ownership world with latest investment

Travis Kelce is venturing into the world of baseball. The Kansas City Chiefs’ superstar tight end is expanding his business portfolio, with MLB insider Jeff Passan of ESPN reporting that Kelce is joining the ownership group of the Cleveland Guardians as a minority investor.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / May 27

Which Chiefs Rookies Could Be Among League Leaders in Year 1?

Of the Kansas City Chiefs' seven selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, the first four picks were spent on defensive players. While that strategy led the way for a rejuvenation to defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's unit, it left the Chiefs thin in their offensive weaponry.

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Kelce sends fun warning to Mahomes after latest business decision

Travis Kelce sends fun warning to Patrick Mahomes after latest business decision

It was learned on Wednesday that the two will now be rivals away from the football field.

Chiefs share first video of Patrick Mahomes back in action after injury

Guardians' Tanner Bibee ties record for home runs given up in a game

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Chiefs' Kelce joining Guardians ownership group

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is joining the Guardians ownership group as a minority investor, he told ESPN, purchasing a stake in the team he grew up watching.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Field Level Media / May 26

Patrick Mahomes, in knee brace, participates in Chiefs' first practice

Patrick Mahomes, wearing a large brace on his surgically repaired left knee, participated in the Kansas City Chiefs' first organized team activities practice on Tuesday.

Patrick Mahomes News / Pro Football Rumors / May 26

Patrick Mahomes Participated In Chiefs OTAs Practice

After tearing his ACL last December, Patrick Mahomes is already back on the practice field. The Chiefs quarterback participated in his team’s first OTA practice today, per ESPN’s Nate Taylor.