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Jawaan Taylor News / Pro Football Rumors / March 2

Chiefs To Move On From T Jawaan Taylor

As expected, Jawaan Taylor will be playing elsewhere in 2026. The veteran tackle will be released unless a trade partner can be found, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 2

Why the Chiefs Should Trade, Not Release, Jawaan Taylor

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Brett Veach slept on it, then woke up Monday morning with conviction. Whether the Kansas City general manager saw something at the combine this past week, or he realized the cap savings were too important to pass up – or all of the above – Veach moved forward Monday morning with releasing right tackle Jawaan Taylor.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Chiefs Release Super Bowl Champion After Patrick Mahomes Decision

The Kansas City Chiefs are deep into a roster reset after a disappointing 2025 season in which they finished 6-11. Most notably, quarterback Patrick Mahomes,

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 2

Chiefs Releasing OT Jawaan Taylor, Barring Trade

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Chiefs have informed OT Jawaan Taylor that he will be released before the start of the 2026 league year, barring a trade.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 2

Post-Combine Chiefs Targets for Each Draft Slot

After an eventful 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, many teams are looking forward to the NFL Draft. With six picks in the upcoming draft, Kansas City will try and improve on their 6-11 record from last season.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 2

Things I think I know about the Kansas City Chiefs' free agency plans after the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is officially in the books, with the Kansas City Chiefs and the rest of the league now turning attention to free agency. Chiefs general manager Brett Veach still has work to do to get the team salary cap compliant ahead of the new league year on March 11.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 2

Post-Combine Kansas City Chiefs Mock Draft: Landing a Blue-Chip Prospect

The Kansas City Chiefs are sitting pretty with the No. 9 overall selection in this year's NFL Draft. Some of their most important personnel were in attendance for the NFL Scouting Combine this past week, including general manager Brett Veach, who will have an interesting decision to make next month.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Football Analysis / March 2

$57M Cap Crisis Forces Chiefs To Axe 2-Time Super Bowl Champion

January 4, season finale, the kind of cold, gray Sunday that usually means nothing in Kansas City. The playoff streak was already dead. The stadium wasn’t full.

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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 / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 2

Why Rueben Bain's Combine Measurables Should Concern Chiefs

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is near its end, and the week-long event has provided more clarity on prospects and rumors around the league. As is the case every year, there are questions and concerns for several prospects, especially those expected to be first-round picks, that dominate the headlines.

Patrick Mahomes News / Gridiron Heroics / March 1

Chiefs QB Situation: Here’s Kansas City’s Projected Starter If Patrick Mahomes Isn’t Ready By Week 1

The Kansas City Chiefs may face an unexpected question at the most important position on the field as the 2026 season approaches. If Patrick Mahomes is not ready for Week 1, projections point to veteran Marcus Mariota as the likely starter.

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Travis Kelce News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 1

Why Chiefs Are Expecting Unexpected With Free Agency, Kelce

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Minnesota Vikings will release running back Aaron Jones at the start of the league year in 10 days, unless they can secure a trade.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 1

2 Chiefs Combine Takeaways

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes are rehabbing from knee surgeries. The Chiefs are rehabbing from a historically uncomfortable season, their first losing record in 13 years.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 1

How Combine Changed Chiefs’ Draft Board

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs finally have deep-pocket draft capital, with the No. 9 overall selection in April’s draft. But short arms could keep them from selecting Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Pro Sports / March 1

Travis Kelce’s Retirement Announcement Is Coming – New Report Reveals Updated Timetable

The Kansas City Chiefs should soon know what Travis Kelce plans to do. The star tight end has not said whether he will return for the 2026 season or retire after 13 years in the NFL.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 1

An Important Decision the Chiefs Must Come To

The Kansas City Chiefs have made some pretty important decisions so far in free agency to help them as they prepare for a crucial 2026 season. Replacing Matt Nagy with Eric Bieniemy was a smart move by an organization banking on his prior successes with the team.

Xavier Worthy News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 1

Chiefs’ Worthy Facing Big Hurdle Among Fastest Combine Players

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Derrick Thomas’ seven-sack game in 1990. Travis Kelce’s 178 career postseason receptions. Xavier Worthy’s 4.21-second 40-yard dash. Just three of the NFL records held by the Chiefs, and all highly impressive.

Patrick Mahomes News / Football Analysis / March 1

Chiefs Cut 2x Super Bowl Champion After $54M Mahomes Restructure—More Purges Coming

The Kansas City Chiefs released two-time Super Bowl champion Mike Danna in late February to address one of the NFL’s worst cap situations. The defensive end’s departure coincided with Patrick Mahomes’ contract restructure that converted $54.45M of 2026 salary into bonus money, freeing immediate cap space.

Travis Kelce News / A to Z Sports / February 28

Chiefs now know they can find the perfect player to convert to a big weapon over the next few years for life after Travis Kelce

The Kansas City Chiefs have several pressing needs this offseason, along with some less urgent ones. They need another quarterback, at least one to put up a battle with Jake Haener while Patrick Mahomes is out.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Football Analysis / February 28