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Ex-Chiefs Player Mike Pennel Named Person Of Interest In Woman's Death

Ex-Chiefs Player Mike Pennel Named Person Of Interest In Woman's Death

Veteran defensive lineman Mike Pennel Jr. made headlines during the NFL Draft for a very disturbing reason. Carli Franchesca Guzmán Roche, a woman who has been missing since 2021, was found dead earlier this year in the Dominican Republic.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / April 25
Grading the pick: Kansas City Chiefs snag hidden gem WR Cyrus Allen in Round 5, and it could pay off in a big way

Grading the pick: Kansas City Chiefs snag hidden gem WR Cyrus Allen in Round 5, and it could pay off in a big way

The Kansas City Chiefs grabbed themselves a sleeper wide receiver in Round 5. The selection could pay off in a big way on both offense and special teams.

Steve Spagnuolo News / A to Z Sports / April 25
Grading the pick: Kansas City Chiefs continue to give Steve Spagnuolo early Christmas gifts in Round 4

Grading the pick: Kansas City Chiefs continue to give Steve Spagnuolo early Christmas gifts in Round 4

The Kansas City Chiefs are building themselves a defensive juggernaut in the 2026 NFL Draft, giving Steve Spagnuolo yet another early Christmas gift in Oregon CB Jadon Canady.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 25
Chiefs Select Oregon CB Jadon Canady With No. 109 Pick in NFL Draft

Chiefs Select Oregon CB Jadon Canady With No. 109 Pick in NFL Draft

Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft is underway, and the Kansas City Chiefs had an early pick at 109th overall. In the fourth round, general manager Brett Veach invested in helping his defensive backfield.

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The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

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Patrick Mahomes News / A to Z Sports / April 25
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is about to be jealous of new Bears C Logan Jones thanks to a weird perk of his draft slot

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is about to be jealous of new Bears C Logan Jones thanks to a weird perk of his draft slot

The Chicago Bears drafted a new center in Iowa’s Logan Jones during the second-round of the 2026 NFL Draft and his draft slot actually comes with a nice lifetime incentive that’ll make one NFL superstar super jealous.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team
Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move
Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft
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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / April 25
Kansas City Chiefs’ decision to pick R Mason Thomas inadvertently created an enemy out of a player who was once a friend

Kansas City Chiefs’ decision to pick R Mason Thomas inadvertently created an enemy out of a player who was once a friend

The Kansas City Chiefs’ second-round pick of R Mason Thomas, one spot ahead, turns K.C. native Cashius Howell from friend into rival Cincinnati Bengals rookie.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / April 25
Kansas City Chiefs Day 3 2026 NFL Mock Draft: It’s not too late for Brett Veach to find Patrick Mahomes help on offense

Kansas City Chiefs Day 3 2026 NFL Mock Draft: It’s not too late for Brett Veach to find Patrick Mahomes help on offense

Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach has invested heavily in the defense during the 2026 NFL Draft, but it’s not too late to address the offense. We explore in a Day 3 mock draft scenario.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 24
R Mason Thomas Reacts to Being Selected in Second Round by Chiefs

R Mason Thomas Reacts to Being Selected in Second Round by Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former Oklahoma defensive end R Mason Thomas expressed surprise when the Chiefs selected him in the second round (40th overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / April 24
The story behind new Kansas City Chiefs edge rusher R Mason Thomas’ name starts and ends with family tradition

The story behind new Kansas City Chiefs edge rusher R Mason Thomas’ name starts and ends with family tradition

The “R” in new Kansas City Chiefs EDGE R Mason Thomas doesn’t stand for anything, outside of a long-standing family tradition that Thomas continues to honor.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 24
Grading the R Mason Thomas Pick: Scouting Report and Chiefs Fit for 2026

Grading the R Mason Thomas Pick: Scouting Report and Chiefs Fit for 2026

The second night of the 2026 NFL Draft is underway, and the Kansas City Chiefs entered the evening with just one selection at their disposal. Fresh off making a couple of defensive moves on Thursday, general manager Brett Veach wasted no time getting back to work on Friday.

Tyreek Hill News / Yardbarker / April 25
Chiefs' NFL Draft approach hints at Tyreek Hill decision

Chiefs' NFL Draft approach hints at Tyreek Hill decision

The Kansas City Chiefs are taking a clear approach to the NFL Draft. 

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough
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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / April 24
Grading the pick: Kansas City Chiefs go against the grain with bendy Oklahoma EDGE R Mason Thomas

Grading the pick: Kansas City Chiefs go against the grain with bendy Oklahoma EDGE R Mason Thomas

The Kansas City Chiefs continued to invest in the defensive line as predicted, landing a speedy and bendy edge rusher in Oklahoma’s R Mason Thomas. The first pick of Day 2 is in for the Kansas City Chiefs!

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 24
Chiefs Select Oklahoma Defensive End R Mason Thomas with No. 40 Pick in 2026 NFL Draft

Chiefs Select Oklahoma Defensive End R Mason Thomas with No. 40 Pick in 2026 NFL Draft

With the No. 40 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs have selected Oklahoma defensive end R Mason Thomas. Thomas was ranked as the No. 8 EDGE player in the KC Sports Network Draft Guide, earning a second-round grade.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / 5 GOATs / April 24
Kansas City Chiefs select R Mason Thomas in second round of 2026 NFL Draft

Kansas City Chiefs select R Mason Thomas in second round of 2026 NFL Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs selected EDGE R Mason Thomas with the No. 40 overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Thomas spent four seasons at Oklahoma, amassing 42 appearances and 20 starts.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 24
Chiefs Saw Saints As Threat To Draft CB Mansoor Delane

Chiefs Saw Saints As Threat To Draft CB Mansoor Delane

The first trade of Thursday’s opening round saw the Chiefs swing a trade with the Browns to acquire pick No. 6. That allowed Kansas City to move up from No.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 24
Chiefs' Biggest Draft Needs and Most Likely Picks on Day 2

Chiefs' Biggest Draft Needs and Most Likely Picks on Day 2

The first night of the 2026 NFL Draft saw the Kansas City Chiefs land a pair of pieces to bolster coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's defense. A trade-up to sixth overall for LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane and the selection of Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods at No.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23
Chiefs shake up NFL draft via trade with Browns

Chiefs shake up NFL draft via trade with Browns

The Kansas City Chiefs were wheeling and dealing to get their man in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. The Chiefs reportedly agreed to a trade on Thursday to acquire the Cleveland Browns’ No.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / April 23
Chiefs Assistant Coach Arrested, Suspected Of Domestic Battery

Chiefs Assistant Coach Arrested, Suspected Of Domestic Battery

The Chiefs have seen their fair share of legal issues with coaches and players in recent years. They won’t escape such issues this offseason as Chloe Godding of KMBC News reports that the team’s cornerbacks coach, David Merritt, has been arrested on suspicion of domestic battery.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Field Level Media / April 23
Chiefs DBs coach Dave Merritt arrested, charged with domestic battery

Chiefs DBs coach Dave Merritt arrested, charged with domestic battery

Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery on Wednesday night. Merritt, 54, was arrested on Wednesday night and booked into the Johnson County jail, the Kansas City Star reported.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 23
Chiefs DBs Coach David Merritt Arrested On Domestic Battery Charge

Chiefs DBs Coach David Merritt Arrested On Domestic Battery Charge

Per Robert A. Cronkleton of The Star, Chiefs DBs coach David Merritt was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery on Wednesday. Cronkleton

Rashee Rice News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 23
Chiefs Wary Of Re-Signing Rashee Rice Due To Off-Field Conduct?

Chiefs Wary Of Re-Signing Rashee Rice Due To Off-Field Conduct?

Per ESPN’s Matt Miller, a team source tells him the Chiefs could be wary of re-signing WR Rashee Rice‘s following the 2026 season due to his off-field conduct.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / April 23
Travis Kelce has one condition for Chiefs rookies

Travis Kelce has one condition for Chiefs rookies

What the Chiefs do with picks No. 9 and 29 in the NFL Draft can make or break their aspirations of going back to the mountaintop in what might be Kelce’s last year as a pro.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22
Justin Fields makes an admission about working with Patrick Mahomes

Justin Fields makes an admission about working with Patrick Mahomes

Justin Fields is beginning a new chapter in his football career, this time with a team that has a proven winning culture.  With the Kansas City Chiefs, Justin Fields will not be in a battle for the starting job, which is firmly in Patrick Mahomes’ hands, but he can still gain plenty from being in the same QB room as the two-time NFL MVP.

Patrick Mahomes News / Yardbarker / April 21
Andy Reid provides Patrick Mahomes injury update

Chiefs' Andy Reid provides Patrick Mahomes injury update

Reid gave an update on Mahomes' recovery progress.

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Matt Araiza News / Pro Football Rumors / April 20
Chiefs re-sign P Matt Araiza

Chiefs re-sign P Matt Araiza

Matt Araiza will remain in place with the Chiefs for 2026.

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