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3 Teams Chiefs Could Trade Up With in Draft

3 Teams Chiefs Could Trade Up With in Draft

Despite entering the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 9 pick, the Kansas City Chiefs are in a precarious position, as they could miss out on most of their preferred targets with that pick.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 3
David Bailey Falling to Chiefs Would Create This Stellar Scenario

David Bailey Falling to Chiefs Would Create This Stellar Scenario

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – David Bailey is the draft’s fourth-best edge rusher. That’s according to former NFL quarterback Chris Simms, and if it represents the consensus opinion of NFL draft room, it’s fantastic news for the team with the No.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 3
Chiefs Remember Much Different Travis Kelce at Dawn of Career

Chiefs Remember Much Different Travis Kelce at Dawn of Career

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Brett Veach said this week he’d rather reveal details about the Chiefs’ draft board than whether he’s invited to the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / April 2
Chiefs Make Risky Selection In Latest Mock Draft

Chiefs Make Risky Selection In Latest Mock Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time since Patrick Mahomes took over under center, and every single mock draft out there is trying to put them back into the postseason.

Josh Allen News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to rush for the most touchdowns for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / April 2
Chiefs Star Admits Personal Situation With Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs Star Admits Personal Situation With Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs had a 2025 NFL season to forget, finishing with a 6-11 record and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

College Football News / Yardbarker
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

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.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel
Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards
Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough
Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / April 2
Andy Reid Reveals His Disappointment in Xavier Worthy's 2025 Season

Andy Reid Reveals His Disappointment in Xavier Worthy's 2025 Season

Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs are looking to have a resurgent 2026 NFL season. After opening last season with a strong 5–3 record, the Chiefs collapsed down the stretch, dropping their final six games, finishing 6-11.

Kansas City Chiefs News / 5 GOATs / April 2
Travis Kelce to have bachelor party in Bahamas with Patrick Mahomes, brother Jason before marrying Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce to have bachelor party in Bahamas with Patrick Mahomes, brother Jason before marrying Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce is marrying Taylor Swift, and his bachelor party is coming together. According to Mara Siegler of Page Six, the bachelor party will be in the Bahamas at the end of May, and it will include Kelce, his brother Jason Kelce, and Patrick Mahomes.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / April 2
Kansas City Chiefs Steal 24-Year-Old Buffalo Bills First-Round Pick

Kansas City Chiefs Steal 24-Year-Old Buffalo Bills First-Round Pick

Amid a busy offseason with several departures and a couple of solid additions, the Kansas City Chiefs haven’t stopped adding talent to the roster. The AFC West franchise added star running back Kenneth Walker III and re-signed Travis Kelce for at least one season to contend for Super Bowl 61.

Kaiir Elam News / Field Level Media / April 2
Chiefs sign former first-rounder CB Kaiir Elam

Chiefs sign former first-rounder CB Kaiir Elam

The Kansas City Chiefs signed cornerback Kaiir Elam to a contract on Thursday. The former first-round pick's agent told NFL Network of the deal on Thursday morning before the team confirmed the news in the afternoon.

Kansas City Chiefs News / The Spun / April 2
Travis Kelce's Bachelor Party Plans Have Reportedly Leaked

Travis Kelce's Bachelor Party Plans Have Reportedly Leaked

As the wedding between Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and music icon Taylor Swift approaches, final preparations are underway. For Kelce, that means getting one more big day of bachelor freedom.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 2
Chiefs Add Cover Corner in Late Free-Agent Signing

Chiefs Add Cover Corner in Late Free-Agent Signing

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In the first round of the 2022 draft, Kaiir Elam was sitting there for Brett Veach and the Chiefs. So was Trent McDuffie. Veach opted to trade up and steal McDuffie at 21, and Elam went to Buffalo two picks later.

NFL News / Yardbarker
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel
Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft
NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 2
The Chiefs Have Elite Defensive Options in the First Round

The Chiefs Have Elite Defensive Options in the First Round

The Kansas City Chiefs have the ninth overall pick, which they need to use to bolster their roster anyway they can. They have needs on both offense and defense, but I'd argue that defense is a higher priority because of who they have as their quarterback.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / April 2
Mel Kiper Jr. Picks Travis Kelce Replacement for Chiefs in ESPN Mock Draft

Mel Kiper Jr. Picks Travis Kelce Replacement for Chiefs in ESPN Mock Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs enter the 2026 NFL Draft in a different position than usual after a 6–11 season and a series of offseason roster adjustments, and drafting inside the top 10 for the first time since 2017, when they picked Patrick Mahomes.

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The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz
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 The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz
The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 2
Two Different Winning Paths the Chiefs Can Take in Draft's First Round

Two Different Winning Paths the Chiefs Can Take in Draft's First Round

With two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs have some flexibility in how they can operate on the opening night of the event.

Brett Veach News / A to Z Sports / April 2
Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach’s latest roster move continues trend of targeting a specific type of low-risk, high-reward free agent

Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach’s latest roster move continues trend of targeting a specific type of low-risk, high-reward free agent

The Kansas City Chiefs just signed a former first-round pick that they are hoping they can tap into similarly to the way they did with Kristian Fulton last season.

Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 2
Misleading Narratives Should Not Deter Chiefs Drafting Offensive Weapons

Misleading Narratives Should Not Deter Chiefs Drafting Offensive Weapons

Despite having Patrick Mahomes under center, the Kansas City Chiefs' offense has been pedestrian for three years. That should not be the case with the 30-year-old quarterback part of the equation.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 2
One Prospect's Meteoric Rise Would Be Massive Win for Chiefs

One Prospect's Meteoric Rise Would Be Massive Win for Chiefs

While the Kansas City Chiefs would prefer to be drafting at the end of the first round, they are in an advantageous position to expedite the rebuilding process.

Tyreek Hill News / Yardbarker / April 3
Two teams that make sense for Tyreek Hill

Two teams that make sense for Tyreek Hill

It's been three weeks since the start of NFL free agency, and there has been little to no buzz around Tyreek Hill. Here are two teams that make sense.

Cowboys have a dangerous plan for George Pickens' contract
Dolphins GM seems to send strong message about tanking allegations
Five potential 2026 NFL breakout stars
Four former franchise quarterbacks are still waiting for their next opportunity
The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz
Kenneth Walker News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 2
Walker’s History From Shotgun Is Chief Concern

Walker’s History From Shotgun Is Chief Concern

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jalen Hurts is on his 11th offensive coordinator in 11 years. Kenneth Walker is on his fourth playcaller in four seasons. They play different positions but they’re both facing a career-crossroads season.

Drue Tranquill News / Gridiron Heroics / April 1
Kansas City Chiefs: Why Trade of 73-Game Starter Fell Through

Kansas City Chiefs: Why Trade of 73-Game Starter Fell Through

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill had a solid 2025 campaign, performing well against the run and rushing the passer, but was a liability in coverage.

Drue Tranquill News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 1
Giants Tried To Trade For Chiefs LB Drue Tranquill In March

Giants Tried To Trade For Chiefs LB Drue Tranquill In March

In mid-March, ESPN’s Jordan Raanan reported that the Giants tried to trade for a notable veteran linebacker — not 49ers LB Fred Warner despite speculation.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / April 2
Chiefs HC Andy Reid shuts down this Justin Fields narrative

Chiefs HC Andy Reid shuts down this Justin Fields narrative

The Chiefs acquired Fields from the New York Jets in March.

Buccaneers co-owner makes feelings on possible Baker Mayfield extension clear
Lions get called out for demanding money back from former star
Texans 'don't know if' Tank Dell will return by this time of NFL year
NFL amends 'DK Metcalf rule' that could lead to further ejections, penalties
How 'Monday Night Football' schedule, Thanksgiving Eve NFL game are related
Travis Kelce News / Football Analysis / April 1
Travis Kelce’s $54.7M Chiefs Deal Hides $40M ‘Poison Pill’—So He Jumped on Backup Plan

Travis Kelce’s $54.7M Chiefs Deal Hides $40M ‘Poison Pill’—So He Jumped on Backup Plan

Six days. That’s the gap between Travis Kelce telling Chiefs Kingdom he was “excited to put on the uniform” and announcing he’d co-design a fashion line for Tommy Hilfiger.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / March 31
Chiefs HC Andy Reid declines to set timeline for Patrick Mahomes, despite QB's speedy recovery 

Chiefs HC Andy Reid declines to set timeline for Patrick Mahomes, despite QB's speedy recovery 

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is making a speedy recovery, but Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid remains noncommittal on whether he'll be ready for Week 1.

Chiefs owner: Patrick Mahomes' rehab 'ahead of schedule'
Kansas City Chiefs urged to sign 4x Pro Bowl weapon for Patrick Mahomes in NFL free agency
The 'Most passing yards without a touchdown' quiz
Patrick Mahomes News / Field Level Media / March 31
Chiefs owner: Patrick Mahomes' rehab 'ahead of schedule'

Chiefs owner: Patrick Mahomes' rehab 'ahead of schedule'

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is "ahead of schedule" in his return from a knee injury, according to team owner Clark Hunt. Mahomes, 30, tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee in a Dec.

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