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Why The Chiefs' Draft Focus Should Be on Defense

The Kansas City Chiefs have a lot of different areas to look at this offseason. The good news is that they got a full offseason to look at those things,

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How Chiefs Should Handle Offensive Free Agents

The Kansas City Chiefs are entering a pivotal offseason, as they are coming off a season in which they failed to make the playoffs and Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL at the end of the year.

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Why Chiefs WR Corps is Underrated Concern Heading into 2026

This past season exposed several weaknesses on the Kansas City Chiefs' roster and scheme. After a seven-year stretch, which included five Super Bowl appearances - three wins and two losses - the Chiefs failed to make the playoffs, finishing with a 6-11 record in 2025.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 40 touchdown passes combined in their first two seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning head coaches' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

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3 Things the Chiefs Have To Be Cautious of Next Season

The Kansas City Chiefs and their dynasty took a step back last season, with them missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade. Their regression can be attributed to several factors, but the primary reason is that their roster could no longer withstand the effects of Father Time.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 30

How Chiefs Should Handle Defensive Free Agents

This is going to be a painful offseason for the Kansas City Chiefs, who will be going through several changes in the coming weeks. Head Coach Andy Reid has already made several alterations to the coaching staff, and General Manager Brett Veach will do the same when it comes to the roster.

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One Chiefs Player Who Could Breakout in 2026

Remember the days when Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide would lose a hefty load of talent to the NFL Draft, only to retool or reload and have another stockpile of future professional talents?

Travis Kelce News / Gridiron Heroics / January 30

'We Want To Be Respectful': Chiefs Owner Gets Real If He Wants Travis Kelce to Return

Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt made a clear appeal to Travis Kelce’s patience as the team awaits the tight end’s offseason decision. Hunt said the organization hopes Kelce will return while emphasizing respect for the personal milestones the star is balancing this offseason.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Kansas City Chiefs request coaching interview with familiar face who has strong ties to top 2026 NFL Draft prospects

The Kansas City Chiefs are officially looking into a familiar face to return as the team's running backs coach. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Chiefs have submitted an interview request for Las Vegas Raiders RBs coach Deland McCullough.

Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 29

Inside the Quarterbacks Rehabbing Injuries, Including Chiefs’ Mahomes

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Memo to NFL schedule-makers: Might be good idea to prompt the AWS computers to avoid Week 1 matchups that pair the Chiefs at Buffalo in the new Highmark Stadium, the Chiefs’ two games against the Broncos, and Buffalo’s rematch at Denver.

Andy Reid News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 29

Stunning By-the-Numbers Look at Head Coaches Since Chiefs Hired Reid

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Jan. 7, 2013, Andy Reid was John Harbaugh. Reid was the head coach shockingly jettisoned from the perch many thought he’d occupy for the rest of his career.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Andy Reid News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 29

Chiefs Add Pair of Seasoned College Coaches to Reid’s Staff

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A former Philadelphia coach himself, Andy Reid no doubt has a soft spot in his heart for tough football coaches from the city. He hired one this week, according to insider Matt Zenitz.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

Matt Nagy News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 29

Latest Coaching Hire Opens Up Opportunity for Former Chiefs OC Nagy

This has been one of the most hectic offseasons with coaching movement dominating the NFL news cycle. On Wednesday, the Cleveland Browns hired former Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator Todd Monken as the team's next head coach.

Creed Humphrey News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 29

Why Chiefs’ Humphrey Faces Unnecessary Fight for Protector of the Year

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – First, first and second. That’s where Creed Humphrey ranked among 40 NFL centers in 2025 overall, pass blocking and run blocking according to Pro Football Focus.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Travis Kelce News Announced Ahead of Missing NFL Event

Although the Kansas City Chiefs missed the 2025 NFL playoffs, star tight end Travis Kelce did not slow down in his 13th season with the Chiefs. Kelce,

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 29

Why Chiefs' Offense Will Have a New Look in 2026

A major concern for the Kansas City Chiefs over the last few seasons has been on the offensive side of the ball. The Chiefs have not found the spark they once had on offense, when they were winning Super Bowls, and making their Super Bowl runs.

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How Chiefs Should Address Running Back This Offseason

Several factors led to the Kansas City Chiefs' downfall in 2025, but the most frustrating component was the lack of an explosive and consistent rushing attack.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 29

Gonzalez: Chiefs' Kelce is 'destined' to make this career decision

Tony Gonzalez: Chiefs' Travis Kelce is 'destined' to make this career decision

Kelce hasn't made a final decision about whether or not to continue playing.

Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy may have tipped Travis Kelce's hand

Hall of Fame TE reveals 'biggest question' Chiefs' Travis Kelce must ask himself about possible retirement

Chiefs' Andy Reid has already made big Eric Bieniemy decision

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Super Bowl all-time touchdown receptions leaders' quiz

Eric Bieniemy News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 29

2 Things Chiefs Fans Need to Know About Eric Bieniemy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – St. Joseph, Mo., is perhaps best known for three things. As the city likes to say, it’s where the Pony Express started and where outlaw Jesse James ended.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / January 30

Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy may have tipped Travis Kelce's hand

Does Bieniemy expect to be working with Kelce in 2026?

Hall of Fame TE reveals 'biggest question' Chiefs' Travis Kelce must ask himself about possible retirement

Chiefs' Andy Reid makes his thoughts on Matt Nagy clear

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame Snub

The 'Multiple 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Travis Kelce swaps football for golf as he commits for 2026 Annexus Pro-Am

Tony Gonzalez: Chiefs' Travis Kelce is 'destined' to make this career decision

Andy Reid News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid's latest hires infuse 2026 coaching staff with college football's rising stars

The 2026 coaching staff is beginning to come together under Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid. We still await word on the team's running backs coach and

Travis Kelce News / Yardbarker / January 29