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Why the Fifth-Year Option Matters to Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The collective bargaining agreement includes a humbling provision. Three years after NFL teams draft players in the first round, those clubs need to decide whether to bring back those selections for a fifth season.

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Kansas City Chiefs land 'the best safety prospect since Eric Berry' in latest Dane Brugler 2026 NFL mock draft

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to pick at No. 9 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft in April. It's the first time they'll be picking inside the top-10 of a given NFL Draft since the team traded up to select Texas Tech QB Patrick Mahomes at No.

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Chiefs Could Have Major Competition for OC Options

Wednesday's news cycle could prove to be problematic for the Kansas City Chiefs in their search for a new offensive coordinator in 2026. The Athletic's Senior NFL insider Dianna Russini reported on Wednesday that the Philadelphia Eagles, who fired play-caller Kevin Patullo on Tuesday, have begun the process of hiring a new offensive coordinator.

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Why Chiefs Can't Let Offseason Expire Without Playmakers Added

The Kansas City Chiefs have a golden opportunity on their hands to revolutionize their offense this season. They have a top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, they may have a change in offensive coordinator, and Patrick Mahomes is expected to be back in Week 1 of the 2026 season.

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How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passes attempted for each season since the AFL/NFL merger can you name in six minutes?

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Tom Brady Addresses Travis Kelce's Greatness Amid Retirement Rumors

Seven-time Super Bowl champion and current Fox analyst Tom Brady weighed in on Travis Kelce as retirement rumors continue to swirl. When asked what advice he would offer the Kansas City Chiefs legend, Brady did not hesitate, offering strong praise for the veteran tight end’s impact and longevity.

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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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Chiefs Offseason To-Do List

The Kansas City Chiefs are entering a pivotal offseason, with several decisions and processes that they have to get right. There are multiple variables that caused adverse circumstances for the Chiefs front office and coaching staff to assess in the coming months.

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3 Reasons Chiefs Shouldn't Worry About Losing OC Matt Nagy

The Kansas City Chiefs might be getting a major change-up for next season. Offensive Coordinator Matt Nagy's contract officially expires at the end of the league year, but he's already drawn interest from the Baltimore Ravens, Las Vegas Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, and Tennessee Titans for their open head coaching positions.

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Why Chiefs Are Desperate for Defensive Line Retooling in Offseason

Chris Jones is one of the fiercest and most dominating forces in the NFL, showcasing the ability to wreak havoc on opposing offenses weekly. He has been

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Breaking Down Potential Trade Suitors for Trent McDuffie

This offseason is going to be an unusual experience for the Kansas City Chiefs, who will be operating under the same timeline as all the non-playoff teams.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / January 15

Patrick Mahomes' Mom Reveals 'Surprise' Amid NFL Offseason

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is missing the NFL playoffs for the first time in his career. This is after the Chiefs finished the season with a 6-11 record for third in the AFC West and 12th in the conference.

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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.

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Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce Address Career News Outside NFL

It was a busy day for Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and his older brother, Philadelphia Eagles icon Jason Kelce, in Wednesday’s episode of their “New Heights” podcast.

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Chiefs' Worthy Has Post-Surgery Message to Detractors

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Xavier Worthy played 653 snaps in his second NFL season. He played 650 of them with a torn labrum. Worthy soldiered through not just the torn labrum, but a dislocated left shoulder.

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What Kelce Coming Back Would Mean for the Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs' dynasty has started to feel the effects of time passing them by. They've missed the playoffs for the first time in over a decade, and the Denver Broncos will be the reigning AFC West champions.

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Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy hits back at doubters after 2025 season

Xavier Worthy has heard the noise, and he’s ready to silence it. On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver took to social media to send a message to his critics following successful shoulder surgery.

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Chiefs could be waiting for the perfect moment to do what most fans are dreading regarding the potential offensive coordinator change

The Kansas City Chiefs are in a position where they can really change things up this offseason and go away from what’s hindered them the last few years.

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'He Could Still Play': Tom Brady Urges Travis Kelce to Stay in Kansas City Amid Retirement Rumors

Between their historically lopsided loss at Super Bowl LIX, their 6-11 regular season record, and Patrick Mahomes’ torn ACL, it certainly seems as if the Kansas City Chiefs’ dynasty has all but come to an end.

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Kansas City Chiefs 2026 NFL Draft Priorities are Straightfoward, per PFF

The Kansas City Chiefs definitely had a season they would want to soon forget. After making three consecutive Super Bowl appearances and winning two of them, they failed to make the playoffs in the 2025 NFL season, finishing 6-11.

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Why Steelers’ Search Should Concern Chiefs, Andy Reid

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The last time the Pittsburgh Steelers had to search for a head coach, no one had an iPhone, not to mention the ability to conduct a virtual interview on a computer.

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Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy takes care of business everyone knew was coming as 2026 NFL offseason begins

The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t get the type of seasons they had hoped for or expected from several key players in 2025. You can point to many players, but one of the most disappointing position groups is undoubtedly the wide receiver room.

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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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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.