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The Kansas City Chiefs were one of the most disappointing teams in 2025, and that's due to their stars not showing up in the biggest moments. Chris Jones is a shell of his former self and doesn't demand the same respect he used to along the defensive line.

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2 Strategies Chiefs Employ To Tackle Scouting Combine

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There’s more than one way to skin a pig. Pigskins in Kansas City since the Chiefs drafted Patrick Mahomes in 2017 have found their way to their end zone 431 times.

Travis Kelce News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 26

ESPN suggests Chiefs pursue bombshell Lions trade for Travis Kelce replacement

As there have been rumors surrounding Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and his potential retirement, the team could still be in the business of finding the tight end’s eventual replacement.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 26

Tracking Every Player With Whom Chiefs Have Met at Combine

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Every meeting is different, depending on the player and position. But each night at the combine, for 20 minutes a piece at the Indianapolis Crowne Plaza, the Chiefs get a speed-dating formal interview with a draftable prospect.

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Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Patrick Mahomes Sends Message to Chiefs' Potential First-Round Pick After Meeting

It was an unusual season for the Kansas City Chiefs. After going 6-11, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Adding to the disappointing season, quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 26

Why Caleb Downs Can Cement His Case For Chiefs This Week

The Kansas City Chiefs will be weighing in there options with their first round pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Chiefs have the No. 9 overall pick in this year's draft, and they need to take full advantage of that pick because when was the last time you saw the Chiefs with a pick inside the top 10?

Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 26

Chiefs' Backup Options Could Consist of a Familiar Name

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Patrick Mahomes once watched Marcus Mariota score one of the most improbable touchdowns in NFL history, upsetting the Chiefs in the 2017 playoffs at Arrowhead Stadium.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 26

Second Round Prospects Who Could Be Day 1 Starters in Kansas City

The Kansas City Chiefs may have limited draft capital, with only six picks, in the 2026 NFL Draft, but they can certainly make vast improvements across the roster.

Kansas City Chiefs News / The Spun / February 26

Travis Kelce Mentioned For Broadcasting Job With Major Network

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has yet to decide if he's even returning to playing in 2026, let alone rejoining the Chiefs for another season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 26

One Potential Chiefs Prospect Who Could Have Standout Combine Performance

The Kansas City Chiefs are in rare territory heading into the thick of NFL Draft season. For the first time since 2012, the Chiefs have a top-10 selection after missing the playoffs for the first time in 10 years.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 26

NFL Draft Positions Chiefs Will Focus on at the Combine

The Kansas City Chiefs have several areas along the roster to address this offseason in free agency and the draft, but there are a few positions in particular that General Manager Brett Veach and the front office will be keeping tabs on at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 26

3 Draft Picks That Could Immediately Impact Chiefs’ Edge Rush

The NFL Scouting Combine workouts may start on Thursday, but the Chiefs have taken their opportunities at meeting with select players before then. The team is wanting to make sure that these athletes could possibly fit into their system, while also gaining intel about that person’s character and values.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 26

Reuben Bain Shares Details on Formal Chiefs Interview

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rueben Bain said Wednesday he doesn’t understand the buzz over his arm length. The Chiefs aren’t keeping him at arm’s length, though.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Football Analysis / February 26

Travis Kelce Eyes New Chiefs Deal At 36—$58M Cap Crisis Looms

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are negotiating what could be the final contract of a Hall of Fame career. The team faces a $58 million salary cap challenge while trying to retain the 36-year-old tight end, fresh off an 11th consecutive Pro Bowl.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 26

3-Round Chiefs Mock Draft and What it Means

There has been plenty of buzz around the Kansas City Chiefs' first-round pick, as they are selecting inside the top 10, which was an unforeseen development heading into this past season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 25

Chiefs’ Brett Veach divulges how NIL forces NFL Draft adaptation

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to pick up the pieces after going through a forgettable campaign that saw them miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / February 25

All-American DL Reacts After Meeting Chiefs During NFL Combine

The Kansas City Chiefs had a disappointing 2025 NFL season. Finishing 6-11 and third in the AFC West, the Chiefs missed the playoffs entirely for the first time in the Andy Reid/Patrick Mahomes era.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Chiefs Receive Clear Message After Meeting 14.5-Sack Pass Rusher

It was an unusual season for the Kansas City Chiefs, going 6-11 and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Even more concerning, quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL in Week 15, raising questions about whether he'll be ready to go Week 1 of the 2026 season.

Trent McDuffie News / Pro Football Rumors / February 25

Chiefs To Resume Trent McDuffie Extension Talks

Known for letting cornerbacks serve as one-contract players in the Andy Reid era, the Chiefs will strongly consider making an exception. Trent McDuffie extension talks, which began last year, are set to resume.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / February 25

Are Chiefs giving Travis Kelce 2026 decision deadline?

Are Chiefs giving Travis Kelce a deadline to make decision about playing in 2026?

The team is awaiting a decision from Kelce on his playing status for 2026.

Former NFL GM gives Chiefs surprising advice about future of Travis Kelce

'Chiefs have the worst cap situation': Kansas City’s top trade assets named

Chiefs Release DE Mike Danna

Report: Chiefs monitoring Tyreek Hill's ACL recovery

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Trent McDuffie News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 24

Chiefs Having Extension Talks With CB Trent McDuffie This Week

Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie is entering the fifth year of his rookie deal after the team exercised his fifth-year option last offseason. During his press conference Tuesday at the scouting combine, Chiefs GM Brett Veach made it clear they want McDuffie back and mentioned he’s among the first players they will talk to this week.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / February 24

Jawaan Taylor, Drue Tranquill might not face salary cap savings buzzsaw like former Kansas City Chiefs DE Mike Danna

The Kansas City Chiefs continue to navigate their salary cap situation to get themselves into compliance ahead of the new league year on March 11. They've orchestrated two moves to get themselves further out of the red after being.

Travis Kelce News / Yardbarker / February 24

Travis Kelce is reportedly leaning one way toward Chiefs, NFL future

Kelce, who's mulled retirement since last season, has yet to decide his future.

Former NFL GM gives Chiefs surprising advice about future of Travis Kelce

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Kansas City Chiefs News / The SportsRush / February 24

Chiefs News: Andy Reid’s Decision to Cut Mike Danna Frees Another $6 Million for Kansas City

The Kansas City Chiefs continued reshaping their finances ahead of the new league year by releasing veteran defensive end Mike Danna, a move that clears close to $9 million in salary cap space.