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Chiefs’ breakout 2025 wide receiver rewarded with $11 million contract

The Kansas City Chiefs have retained one of their breakout players in the 2026 offseason, keeping Tyquan Thornton in the receiving corps. Thornton has made the decision to stay with the Chiefs on a two-year deal on Monday, per NFL insider Mike Garofolo.

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Kansas City Chiefs sign Alohi Gilman to 3-year contract in free agency

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to get back into the postseason after a terrible season in 2025. The team has made some decisions to free up some cap space by getting rid of players, but they have added some secondary help.

Kansas City Chiefs News / ESPN / March 10

WR Thornton agrees to $11M deal with Chiefs

WR Tyquan Thornton and the Chiefs agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with a maximum value of $14 million, NFL Network reported on Monday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / March 10

Kansas City Chiefs move quickly to replace Bryan Cook in free agency with Drue Tranquill's college teammate

The Kansas City Chiefs lost free agent S Bryan Cook to the Cincinnati Bengals just hours ago, and they've already found a replacement to help stop the bleeding.

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How many of the 50 players in NFL history to rack up at least 100 tackles-for-loss in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Chiefs' $11 Million Decision

It has been quite a busy day for Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs. As the tampering period for NFL free agency opened on Monday, the Chiefs were among the busiest teams across the league.

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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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Chiefs boost DB depth with safety on $24.75 million contract

This offseason has been quite polarizing for the Kansas City Chiefs. On one hand, they snagged one of the best free agents in Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / March 10

Chiefs bring back one of their own in 2026 NFL free agency after career year in Kansas City in 2025

Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach is working the night shift. With wide receiver options drying up in 2026 NFL free agency, the Chiefs have decided to bring back one of their own.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Ravens Lose Safety to Chiefs in NFL Free Agency

The Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs have been two of the top teams in the AFC over the past decade. Since Patrick Mahomes became the starting quarterback of the Chiefs in the 2018 season, Kansas City has won seven division titles, been to four Super Bowls and won three of them.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9

Chiefs To Sign S Alohi Gilman, Re-Sign WR Tyquan Thornton

Bryan Cook departed for the Bengals today, and the Chiefs have a host of secondary holes to fill. One of them will come from Baltimore. Alohi Gilman is signing with the Chiefs, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero tweets.

Patrick Mahomes News / The SportsRush / March 9

Patrick Mahomes and Family Can Breathe Easy After Major Relief in Court Case

On February 3rd, Pat Mahomes Sr., a former MLB pitcher and father of the Kansas City Chiefs’ star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, was arrested in the state of Texas for allegedly violating the terms of his probation that stemmed from a 2024 DWI case. Thanks to a friendly ruling from Judge Kerry Russell, however, he’s now being released.

Patrick Mahomes News / Total Pro Sports / March 9

Pat Mahomes Sr. Released From Jail

Patrick Mahomes Sr. appeared to have used up his last lucky star after getting arrested while on probation. However, he’s set to avoid a prison sentence, at least for now. According to KLTV, the former MLB pitcher was on the receiving end of a favorable decision from a judge.

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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 / ESPN / March 9

Shooter at Chiefs rally has murder charge dropped

A man who initially faced a murder charge for opening fire following the Kansas City Chiefs' 2024 Super Bowl win was sentenced Monday to two years in prison in a case prosecutors said was complicated by the state's self-defense laws.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 9

New Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III reaches perfect jersey number decision that will continue a long tradition

New Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III has a nickname that has followed him around since his playing days at Arlington High School in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Andy Reid News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Andy Reid, Chiefs Lose Quarterback After NFL Season

Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs are looking to get back to the drawing board after finishing the 2025 NFL season with a 6-11 record, missing out on the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Chiefs Make Travis Kelce Decision Before 14th NFL Season

The future of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was one of the biggest questions facing the franchise entering the 2026 offseason. After completing his 13th NFL season, the veteran tight end found himself at a crossroads with retirement speculation surrounding his next move.

Brett Veach News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Kansas City Chiefs officially awarded compensatory pick in 2026 NFL Draft — and Brett Veach could secure more for 2027

The NFL has officially announced compensatory draft pick selections for the 2026 NFL draft in April. The Chiefs were awarded a fifth-round draft pick, No.

Gardner Minshew News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9

Cardinals To Sign QB Gardner Minshew

Nomadic quarterback Gardner Minshew has found his sixth NFL team. Minshew will sign a one-year, $8.25MM contract with the Cardinals, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Bryan Cook News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 9

3 Cook Replacements Chiefs Must Now Pursue

The Kansas City Chiefs' secondary suffered another loss, as safety Bryan Cook signed a three-year, $40.25 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Jaylen Watson News / NHANFL / March 9

One Emoji Set Chiefs Kingdom on Fire: Is Jaylen Watson Staying?

KANSAS CITY — The clock is ticking toward the noon start of the NFL’s legal tampering period, and Jaylen Watson just threw a 100-mph heater into the rumor mill.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Gridiron Heroics / March 9

Kansas City Chiefs add Super Bowl MVP in 2026 NFL free agency

After appearing in the Super Bowl three years in a row, the Kansas City Chiefs took a massive step backwards in 2025. With their roster obviously aging and their wide receiver room decimated by injuries, the Chiefs finished the year just 6-11.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / March 9

Kelce expected to return, but Chiefs need another answer for passing attack

Travis Kelce is expected to return, but Chiefs need another answer for passing attack

The Chiefs used Kelce as their No. 1 option in the passing game last season, but it became apparent he can't continue to play that role.

Chiefs receive Kelce development ahead of possible 14th season

Reporter pours cold water on stunning Chiefs, Kelce update

RB Kenneth Walker III leaving Seahawks for this AFC team

Giants bolster offense with addition of TE Isaiah Likely

Giants agree to record-breaking deal for punter Jordan Stout

Kenneth Walker News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III signs with the Kansas City Chiefs

A consistent contributor over the years, Kenneth Walker capped off his first Super Bowl by earning MVP for the Seattle Seahawks. After the team was unwilling to place the Franchise Tag on him, Walker and the Kansas City Chiefs have come to terms on a new deal leading up to the 2026 season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Mike Farrell Sports / March 9

2 Players Who Could Be First Round Draft Picks in 2026: Kansas City Chiefs Edition

For the first time in what feels like forever, the Kansas City Chiefs were not in the playoffs. They also have a top-10 draft pick. The last time they had a pick that high, they drafted perhaps the most important player in franchise history in quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 9

Identifying Potential First Round WR Targets for Chiefs

After a season where the passing game was a major factor that kept the Chiefs in games, it will be interesting to see what the team does with their draft picks.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Football Analysis / March 9

Chiefs Dump $80M Super Bowl Champion After 49 Penalties—Most By Any Lineman In 3 Years

January 5, Jawaan Taylor opened Instagram and typed what the Chiefs front office hadn’t yet made official. “Year 7. Not the ending we imagined,” the right tackle wrote, two full months before Kansas City released him in early March.