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Xavier Worthy News / KansasCityHuddle / August 24

'He was so good'- Xavier Worthy’s mom, Nicky Jones, reveals how her son performed in all positions, including QB, RB & Punt

Xavier Worthy’s mother, Nicky Jones, has watched her son play football in just about every way imaginable. Xavier Worthy has been doing a little bit of everything with a football for a long time.

Patrick Mahomes News / KansasCityHuddle / August 24

Patrick Mahomes reveals why he wants to play only for Kansas City Chiefs and no other NFL team

Patrick Mahomes has spent his entire NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs, and he doesn’t sound interested in changing that anytime soon. While speaking with Trent Green during the Chiefs’ preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mahomes opened up about what Kansas City means to him as he works his way back from last season’s ACL injury.

Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000 passing yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last 3-TD playoff game by NFL team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most passing & rushing TD games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24

Chiefs’ preseason trend creates concern around Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs’ ugly preseason trend creates unexpected concern around Patrick Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs’ winless preseason record deserves little attention. Their repeated inability to finish promising possessions, however, creates an unexpected concern around Patrick Mahomes before his return from a serious knee injury.

Chiefs reporter shares massive Patrick Mahomes injury recovery update

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

Justin Fields using preseason time with Chiefs to prove himself

Chiefs' Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason game

The 'NFL Playoff-passing leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Andy Reid News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Chiefs’ undrafted rookie’s preseason flop leaves Andy Reid with tough decision

The Kansas City Chiefs have every intention of proving that last season, which saw them fail to make the NFL Playoffs, was an anomaly. But as Training

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Two Kansas City Chiefs Defenders Stand Out in Second Preseason Game

The Kansas City Chiefs’ defense is anchored by perennial Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones and defensive end George Karlaftis. The pieces around them have been in transition and will go a long way in determining the where the unit stacks up.

Mansoor Delane News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Chiefs’ Mansoor Delane immediately makes presence felt in preseason after injury-plagued training camp

On Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs continued their preseason slate with a narrow road loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Chiefs mostly played their backups in this one, with the team tuning up for the upcoming 2026 NFL season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 23

Too Good to Hide: Garrett Nussmeier's Promising Preseason Could Force the Chiefs' Hand

Take a look around the NFL at any given moment, and you'll quickly be confronted with a universal truth: there just aren't enough good quarterbacks. A large swath of the league permanently resides in quarterback purgatory, while even the lucky few teams with franchise signal-callers have to find capable backups for when injuries inevitably arrive.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Two Kansas City Chiefs Running Backs Pop Out in Second Preseason Game

Kansas City Chiefs second-year running back Brashard Smith and rookie Emmett Johnson stood out in the 16-15 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second preseason game Saturday.

Patrick Mahomes News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

The Chiefs WR making case to see more looks from Patrick Mahomes after big preseason showing

The Kansas City Chiefs must be itching for the regular season to being. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes wanted to play on Saturday but his request was denied.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Athlon Sports / August 23

Young Kansas City Chiefs Receiver Ascends in Second Preseason Game

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jalen Royals was taken in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Utah State and played sparingly as a rookie. He caught two passes for four yards in seven games.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Chiefs taking major risk continuing Justin Fields experiment behind Patrick Mahomes amid injury recovery

The 2025 NFL campaign was a disaster for the Kansas City Chiefs. After losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX following the 2024 season, the Chiefs missed the playoffs in 2025.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 23

Chiefs Snap Count Analysis: Reading Between the Lines After Game vs. Buccaneers

All 32 NFL teams are still learning about their respective rosters at this stage, and the Kansas City Chiefs are no different. The club's second preseason outing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers featured plenty of tweaks from the week prior, which showed up primarily in how snaps were divvied up.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Viral Sports News / August 23

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Faces Brutal Callout Before 2026 Season

Travis Kelce is gearing up for his 14th season with the Kansas City Chiefs, but some voices outside the organization already have doubts about whether the veteran tight end still has what it takes at age 36.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 23

Andy Reid Announces Concerning Injury Updates on Chiefs Duo After Loss to Buccaneers

Andy Reid’s Chiefs are now 0-2 in the preseason after losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Saturday game ended with a 15-16 score, but the real concern was not the loss, but the growing list of injuries Andy Reid has on the Chiefs roster.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 23

Kansas City Chiefs Preseason Week 2 Snap Counts: Jalen Royals settling in, Mansoor Delane shuts it down in debut

The Kansas City Chiefs got a good look at their players on the 90-man roster in preseason Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here’s a look at how the snaps played out on offense, defense, and special teams.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 23

Chiefs’ Harrison Butker Suffers Embarrassing Setback After Drilling 69-Yard FG Against Buccaneers

Harrison Butker gave the Kansas City Chiefs a spectacular moment against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday night, then experienced one of the more frustrating turns a kicker can have in the same game.

Patrick Mahomes News / EssentiallySports / August 23

Patrick Mahomes Announces Return Date After Being Forced To Sit Out Against Buccaneers

When Patrick Mahomes went down with an ACL and LCL tear in his left knee in December last year, you could hear the entire Arrowhead Stadium come to a pin-drop silence.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / KansasCityHuddle / August 23

5 Key Chiefs players who showed potential against the Buccaneers in Preseason week 3

The Kansas City Chiefs’ young roster had another chance to make an impression in their preseason Week 3 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Five players, in particular, gave the coaching staff plenty to consider heading into the regular season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / August 23

'Played in a weaker era': Internet shuts NFL fan for comparing Patrick Mahomes to Joe Montana and Tom Brady as the greatest QBs

Patrick Mahomes has already built a resume strong enough to enter the greatest quarterback debate. But comparisons of the Kansas City Chiefs star to legends like Joe Montana and Tom Brady have drawn plenty of backlash online.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 23

Justin Fields using preseason time with Chiefs to prove himself

Once a first-round pick hyped to be the face of the Chicago Bears' franchise, Justin Fields is now looking to prove himself during the preseason with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chiefs' Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason game

Chiefs reporter shares massive Patrick Mahomes injury recovery update

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

Ranking the NFL's three biggest revenge games of 2026

The 'NFL QB season rushing leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 22

Chiefs' Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason game

NFL kickers are better than ever before, and they just keep proving it. Not only in terms of their accuracy, but also in terms of a range that would have seemed beyond comprehension even 10 or 15 years ago.

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

Chiefs reporter shares massive Patrick Mahomes injury recovery update

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets brutal assessment after preseason dud

Jayden Daniels makes worrisome admission after preseason struggles

The 'NFL kickers with a 60-yard field goal' quiz

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 / 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.

Chiefs reveal Patrick Mahomes plan for Week 2 of preseason

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

Raiders' Maxx Crosby opens up about relationship with Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes

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.

Andy Reid reveals what has him ‘fired up’ entering Chiefs season

Chiefs reveal Patrick Mahomes plan for Week 2 of preseason

Raiders' Maxx Crosby opens up about relationship with Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes

Three NFL quarterbacks who need a massive comeback in 2026