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Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / August 19

Chiefs’ Injury Crisis Worsens as Josh Simmons, Tyquan Thornton and Others Sit Out Practice

After only one preseason game, the Kansas City Chiefs’ injured player list has alarmingly bumped up to seven. To overturn 2024’s underwhelming 6-11 run, the Andy Reid-led team was doing its best to avoid injuries in training camp.

Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / August 19

'We just flopped them'- Andy Reid provides an update on Trey Smith’s hip injury and potential return

Offensive guard Trey Smith has been away from the Kansas City Chiefs for more than a week because of a hip injury, and head coach Andy Reid gave a cautious update on the two-time Pro Bowl guard.

Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / August 19

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce Announces New Career Move Outside NFL Amid Retirement Talks

Travis Kelce is entering his 14th NFL season while quietly building what comes after it. As retirement talk follows him into camp, the Chiefs tight end has just put real infrastructure behind his next act, and it has nothing to do with a broadcast booth.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / August 19

Chiefs’ Eric Bieniemy on Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes impact on his spirits amid personal situation

Kansas City Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy is back with the franchise after suffering a major personal situation at the start of training camp. Coach Bieniemy is back with the Chiefs after four seasons away, hoping to reinject life into the team’s offense after their first missed postseason in 10 years.

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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.

Patrick Mahomes News / Viral Sports News / August 18

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Dealt Disappointing News Before Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is preparing for a bounce-back campaign after enduring the least productive statistical year of his professional career, yet a recent ranking from his peers suggests some doubt has crept into the league about whether he can reclaim his earlier form.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 18

One Kansas City Chiefs Injury Opens Door for Surprising Rookie

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has had a revolving door at wide receiver while he has rehabbed the knee he tore the ACL and LCL in last season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / August 18

'I know he’s disappointed'- Clark Hunt reflects on Andy Reid’s decision to snub Patrick Mahomes in preseason

Patrick Mahomes watched the Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason opener from the sideline as he worked his way back from offseason knee surgery. Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt believes head coach Andy Reid made the right call by keeping his quarterback out.

Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / August 18

Chiefs co-owner hasn’t spoken to Travis Kelce since his marriage to Taylor Swift

When Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift got married in July, plenty of familiar faces from the Chiefs and NFL circles were there. One notable Kansas City figure, however, was left off the guest list and has not spoken with Kelce since the wedding.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 18

Former Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Frank Gansz Jr. dies at 64

Former Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Frank Gansz Jr. has died. He was 64 years old. Former Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Frank Gansz Jr.

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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.

Patrick Mahomes News / EssentiallySports / August 18

'He Attacks Everything': NFL Veteran Reveals How Patrick Mahomes Inspired Him During Injury Recovery

When Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending injury last season, a veteran tight end texted him that he was “here for [him]” on the “lonely road ahead” of rehabilitation.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 18

A former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver just became a free agent, but Brett Veach might be better off avoiding a reunion

JuJu Smith-Schuster is a free agent once again, but Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach might want to sit this one out. A former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver just became a free agent.

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Kenneth Walker III Bringing Out the Best in the Entire Chiefs Backfield

One of the most significant acquisitions the Kansas City Chiefs made this offseason was running back Kenneth Walker III. He signed a three-year, $43.05 million contract to replace Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt.

Andy Reid News / Total Pro Sports / August 18

Andy Reid And Chiefs Hit With Troubling Development On Tuesday

The Kansas City Chiefs faced another injury scare at training camp. Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton left Tuesday’s practice on a cart. He first spent time in the medical tent before the cart arrived.

Eric Bieniemy News / Field Level Media / August 18

Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy: Wife 'doing great' after shooting

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said his wife is on the "road to recovery" from last month's shooting and gave him her blessing to go back to work.

Eric Bieniemy News / Yardbarker / August 18

Eric Bieniemy addresses return to Chiefs, recovery of wife after shooting

He returned to the Chiefs last week ahead of the club's preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams this past Saturday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 18

Kansas City Chiefs Day 16 Training Camp Takeaways: Injury bug officially hits St. Joe, Rashee Rice starting to look like himself

The injury bug has officially hit Kansas City Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph, with multiple O-Line injuries and two new players injured during practice on Tuesday.

Andy Reid News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Andy Reid, Chiefs Dealt Concerning News on Tuesday

Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs had an NFL season to forget last year, finishing with a 6-11 record and missing out on the playoffs for the first time in ten years.

Travis Kelce News / HITC / August 18

Chiefs TE reveals the truth behind Travis Kelce coaching moment during training camp

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Jared Wiley spoke about his viral ‘student’ moment with star TE Travis Kelce during training camp. Kelce is gearing up for his 14th NFL season with the Chiefs, and the three-time Super Bowl champion is hoping to compete for another Lombardi Trophy before stepping away from the sport.

Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce’s Gesture During Training Camp Draws Attention

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce was seen teaching fellow tight end Jared Wiley a blocking technique during training camp. Kelce has taken Wiley under his wing, as he was recently spotted demonstrating an in-game move to him.