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Justin Fields News / The Lead / March 27

Why Did The Kansas City Chiefs Trade For Justin Fields?

With Andy Reid at the helm, the Kansas City Chiefs have never been an organization afraid of innovation, so when they acquired Justin Fields from the New York Jets, it immediately raised eyebrows across the league.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Chiefs Predicted to Land Patrick Mahomes New 1,200-Yard WR

It was a down season for the Kansas City Chiefs, going 6-11 and missing out on a playoff spot for the first time since 2014. Patrick Mahomes was forced to watch the final three games on the sidelines after suffering a torn ACL in Week 15.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 27

Officiating Proposal, Replacement Officials Would Greatly Affect Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Facing second-and-goal from the Colts’ 4-yard line, Andy Reid painted a Mona Lisa. With Patrick Mahomes lined up as the “dot,” 10 yards behind the ball, Reid aligned Rashee Rice, Travis Kelce and Kareem Hunt in a full-house backfield, parallel with the line.

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Jawaan Taylor News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Chiefs Predicted To Land Potential Jawaan Taylor Replacement

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off one of the worst seasons of the last decade, finishing 6–11 and missing the playoffs. Adding to the disappointment, Patrick Mahomes missed the final three games after tearing his ACL, putting the start of his 2026 season in doubt.

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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.

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Trent McDuffie News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 27

Trent McDuffie Trade Will End Up Deciding Strength of Chiefs Draft

Earlier this offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs traded two-time All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams for a haul of draft picks. That package included a 2026 first-round pick (No.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 27

Chiefs Schedule Top Receiver for Top-30 Visit

Kansas City is on the lookout for who they want to pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. With plenty of talent across the board, the team is making sure to use their top-30 visits wisely.

Brett Veach News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 27

Establishing Most Likely Options for Chiefs at No. 9

The Kansas City Chiefs' selection at No. 9 has been a polarizing discussion amongst draft analysts, as the team has a plethora of needs that still need to be addressed.

Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 27

Patrick Mahomes Stands Alone Among 5 Early Candidates for Comeback Player

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Allen Iverson’s shooting elbow developed bursitis in 2001, so the Philadelphia 76ers athletic trainer customized a long piece of compression stockinette for Iverson’s right arm.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 27

3 Running Backs in Day Three Chiefs Should Target in NFL Draft

As the Kansas City Chiefs take a lay of the land (aka, their current state of the roster), they are a team still looking to add talent at premier positions: wide receiver, cornerback, and the defensive front.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Cameras Catch Travis Kelce's Alysa Liu Message During Awards Show

The stars collided on Thursday night at the 2026 iHeartMusic Radio Awards in Los Angeles, California. United States figure skater Alysa Liu was in attendance as she presented Taylor Swift with one of her seven awards on the evening.

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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.

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Jawaan Taylor News / Football Analysis / March 27

Taylor’s $80M Chiefs Contract Ends in Humiliation—$27.4M Cap Hit Forced March Dumping

Three years ago, Kansas City handed a right tackle an $80 million contract to protect the most valuable arm in football. By March 4, 2026, that same tackle was gone.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 27

This Is Biggest Question Chiefs Didn’t Address in Free Agency

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – While the NBA tries to reel in tanking before it gets out of control, the perception that NFL teams intentionally lose late-season games to better their draft position is really a non-starter.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce's Behavior at iHeartRadio Music Awards Catches Attention

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce made the trip to Los Angeles, California, on Thursday to offer his support to his future wife, Taylor Swift. The 36-year-old was in attendance for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, where Swift turned out to be a big winner.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Patrick Mahomes in Tears After Chiefs Decision on Thursday

Patrick Mahomes was forced to watch on as the Kansas City Chiefs finished out the 2025 NFL season on a six-game losing streak, missing the playoffs for the first time in the Mahomes era.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 26

NFL Reacts to Patrick Mahomes Decision on Thursday

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs had their worst NFL season in over a decade in 2025. After starting the year with a 5-3 record, the Chiefs dropped eight of their last nine games, ending the season with a 6-11 record and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

Travis Kelce News / NHANFL / March 26

Travis Kelce Locks In 3-Year Chiefs Deal, Laughs Off 'Hoopsie' Rookie Memories

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Arrowhead Stadium can officially exhale. Travis Kelce is not retiring. The 36-year-old superstar tight end just signed a massive Travis Kelce contract extension, putting pen to paper on a three-year deal worth up to $57.735 million.

Patrick Mahomes News / Yardbarker / March 25

Patrick Mahomes recovering from injury much faster than expected

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes appears to be recovering from ACL/LCL tear much faster than expected

Perhaps Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is superhuman.

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Future Hall of Famer flirts with Chiefs after Travis Kelce deal

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Travis Kelce News / NHANFL / March 25

Travis Kelce Re-Signs With Chiefs: 3-Year Deal Sets 2026 Return

KANSAS CITY — The roar at Arrowhead just got a lot louder. Travis Kelce officially ended all retirement talk on Monday, signing a three-year, $54.375 million contract to remain with the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2026 season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Gridiron Heroics / March 25

Kansas City Chiefs issued warning by PFF after signing Kenneth Walker in 2026 NFL free agency

The Kansas City Chiefs made the controversial decision to bring back tight end Travis Kelce for one more season in 2026. Of course, with Kelce deciding to play one more NFL season, it makes sense that he would stay with the Chiefs given how long he has been there.