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On YouTubeKansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / January 12
Seven Chiefs Players Entered 2026 NFL Free Agency on Monday
The Kansas City Chiefs had a season to forget in 2025. They finished the year with a 6-11 record, which marked their lowest win total since 2012. Kansas City also missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2014 season, ending a run of 10 consecutive postseason appearances.
Trent McDuffie News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 12
Exploring 4 Factors Chiefs Face When Considering McDuffie Trade
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The decisions the Chiefs make in the next 15 weeks will significantly shape the rest of No. 15’s NFL career. That means supporting Patrick Mahomes both on the coaching staff and the other side of the ball.
Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / January 12
7 Kansas City Chiefs players officially become free agents as practice squad contracts expire for non-playoff teams
The Kansas City Chiefs won't see most pending free agents leave the club until the new league year begins in March, but several players on the practice squad have now officially seen their contracts expire.
The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz
Currently, 38 active NFL players have had multiple seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. How many can you name in five minutes?
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 12
Chiefs’ Cap Situation Leaves 3 Veterans at Risk for Release
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – First the coaching staff, then the combine and, finally, the cap casualties. As the Chiefs navigate the road most other teams drive during January, they have something they haven’t had since 2017: Time.
The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 12
Potential Uncomfortable Conversations for the Chiefs This Offseason
The parameters of this offseason for the Kansas City Chiefs are ones they have not found themselves in since Patrick Mahomes took over as the starter in 2018.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 12
How the Chiefs Could Utilize 2026 First-Round Pick
For the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era, the Kansas City Chiefs’ first-round pick will not be near or at the end of the first round. While Kansas
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 12
Running Backs Chiefs Could Target in Free Agency
The Kansas City Chiefs' offense in 2025 was held back by the rushing attack, as Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt combined for 1,073 yards on 281 carries (3.8 yards per carry).
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 12
Chiefs Star Lands on Bittersweet List After 2025 Season
General Manager Brett Veach has his work cut out for him this offseason. He'll be tasked with bringing the Kansas City Chiefs back to Super Bowl contention in a few months.
Travis Kelce News / Total Apex Sports / January 12
Is This The End for Travis Kelce? Inside the Snubs, Rumors, and What Comes Next
It feels strange to even type these words, but we might have just witnessed the end of an era in Kansas City. For the first time since 2014, the Chiefs are sitting on the couch during the playoffs, coming off a rough 6–11 season.
Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 12
Kingsbury Isn’t Only Potential Chiefs OC With Mahomes History
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid has a plethora of candidates should he need, or want, to replace Matt Nagy at offensive coordinator. But none of them have known Patrick Mahomes longer than Kliff Kingsbury.
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 12
Chiefs Running Backs Must Envision Upgrading in Offseason
Throughout Andy Reid's tenure as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, he has had his fair share of talented running backs. There was Jamaal Charles at the beginning of Reid's tenure, one of the most versatile running backs in the NFL during his time in the league.
Andy Reid News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 11
Why Reid Waiting Could Be a Good Thing for Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Both Detroit and Tampa Bay are hard at work interviewing candidates for their offensive-coordinator vacancies. Washington has already made its hire, and the Chiefs seem not to even know whether they’ll be in the market – awaiting Matt Nagy’s fate as he interviews for head-coach roles with four teams.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 11
Nagy’s Final Interview Sunday Is Crossroads for Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Before Saturday night, Matt Nagy was head coach of the Chicago Bears the last time they lined up for a playoff game. A 21-9 loss at New Orleans exactly five years prior to Saturday, it was a turning point for a franchise with too many turning points to count.
Rashee Rice News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 11
Chiefs Have Serious Rashee Rice Questions to Ponder
The Kansas City Chiefs ran into a bump in the road early in the 2025 season and could never get back to form after a shaky start. Their absence from the playoffs means it can be anyone's year to win it all, which goes to show how usually dominant they are.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 11
How Chiefs Are Still Very Much in Playoffs, Despite Not Qualifying
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Living rent-free in someone’s head is an interesting concept, especially for the couch-relegated 2025 Chiefs. How much Josh Allen and Sean McDermott allow Kansas City to squat inside their brains is a fascinating narrative dominating the Sunday NFL newscycle.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 11
Noting 8 Former Chiefs on Playoff Teams
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With four minutes left in the third quarter of Saturday night’s playoff game, Tershawn Wharton introduced himself to Matthew Stafford.
Steve Spagnuolo News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 11
Why Chiefs Could Replace Steve Spagnuolo
The 2025-2026 regular season for the Kansas City Chiefs will be a forgettable one. After three consecutive seasons of Super Bowl appearances that included
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 11
1 Position Chiefs Will Likely Address in 2026 NFL Draft
The Kansas City Chiefs are in an all-important offseason. What they do in the next few months will determine if their dynasty has already ended or if this past 2025 NFL season will prove to be just a hiccup in an extended run of dominance.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / January 11
NFL Makes Final Decision on Chiefs Incident
The Kansas City Chiefs are missing the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2014. They ended their season with a 6-11 record after losing their last six games.
Creed Humphrey News / A to Z Sports / January 10
Kansas City Chiefs C Creed Humphrey strengthens his case as a future NFL Hall of Famer with third career All-Pro selection
The Associated Press has released its All-Pro team for the 2025 NFL season, and the Kansas City Chiefs saw just one player selected for the award. Just like in our A to Z Sports All-Pro team, Chiefs C Creed Humphrey was the lone member of the team selected for All-Pro honors in 2025.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / January 9
Pros and cons of a Travis Kelce return to the Chiefs in 2026
Should he stay or should he go? That is the question that Kelce must answer for himself in the upcoming weeks.
Rashee Rice News / Pro Football Rumors / January 7
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice facing domestic violence allegations
After starting his season with a six-game suspension and ending it on injured reserve due to lingering concussion symptoms, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice may not be done with his legal troubles.
Travis Kelce News / Yardbarker / January 7
Travis Kelce explains why he may return to Chiefs for 2026 season
A recent report suggested that Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce could soon retire from playing and then accept a high-paying job covering the NFL for one of the league's main media partners. On the latest edition of the "New Heights" podcast, Kelce hinted that he may not be ready to ride off into the sunset of retirement just yet.
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