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On YouTubeKansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 24
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 “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
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.
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?
Tyreek Hill News / Yardbarker / April 24
Chiefs' NFL Draft approach hints at Tyreek Hill decision
The Kansas City Chiefs are taking a clear approach to the NFL Draft.
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.
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
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
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / 5 GOATs / April 24
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
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
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 24
Chiefs fans will hate Mel Kiper declaring both Round 1 draft picks reaches
As the Kansas City Chiefs made their presence known in the 2026 NFL Draft when it came to the first round on Thursday night, the team would make two picks that have caused a lot of discussion.
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Apex Sports / April 24
How Brett Veach and the Chiefs Are Drafting Their Way Back to Super Bowl Contention
The Kansas City Chiefs experienced an unfamiliar feeling last season. Finishing the year with a disappointing 6-11 record and missing the playoffs completely forced general manager Brett Veach and the front office to take a hard look at a roster that had seemingly lost its championship edge.
Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 24
Which pick locked in Mansoor Delane for the Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs certainly made some noise during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Kansas City pulled off a big trade, moving up to the sixth overall pick and drafting LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.
Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / April 24
Kansas City Chiefs Day 2 Mock Draft: Brett Veach’s clues lead to continued defensive investments in 2026 NFL Draft
What direction will the Kansas City Chiefs go in Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft? Brett Veach may have already dropped some clues about what they might decide to do with pick No.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 24
Brett Veach Drops Update on Omarr Norman-Lott’s ACL Recovery
Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Kansas City Chiefs opted to go all-in on the defensive side of the ball. Originally possessing pick Nos.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 24
Chiefs' Brett Veach, Andy Reid React to First-Round Selections
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs wrapped up Day One of the 2026 NFL Draft by bolstering the defensive side of the ball with two first-round picks. General manager Brett Veach didn’t stand pat in the early portion of the draft and moved up by sending pick No.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23
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
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
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
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?
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
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22
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
Chiefs' Andy Reid provides Patrick Mahomes injury update
Reid gave an update on Mahomes' recovery progress.
Matt Araiza News / Pro Football Rumors / April 20
Chiefs re-sign P Matt Araiza
Matt Araiza will remain in place with the Chiefs for 2026.
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