Kansas City Chiefs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kansas City Chiefs News / Anubis Sports / September 12

2026 Kansas City Chiefs Have Much To Prove This Season

The 2026 Kansas City Chiefs are in unfamiliar territory, with uncertainty surrounding the team’s chances. After a disappointing 6-11 season that kept them out of the playoffs for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes/Andy Reid era, KC no longer has the aura of a Super Bowl champ.

Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / September 12

Patrick & Brittany Mahomes’ Venture Receives Massive $185M Update Ahead of NFL Season

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was still four days from taking a football hit again when the biggest news of his week landed nowhere near a practice field.

Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / September 12

'He’s Clearly His Age and It Shows': Travis Kelce Gets Brutal Reality Check on His Age From Mina Kimes

Yes, Travis Kelce will turn 37. Yes, Travis Kelce might be playing his last season in the league. To ESPN’s Mina Kimes, the fact could not have been clearer.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The '3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz

Patrick Mahomes News / KansasCityHuddle / September 12

Patrick Mahomes reflects on facing ‘great opponents’ Broncos after long off-season recovery

Patrick Mahomes is ready to return to regular-season football, but his first game back comes against a Denver Broncos team he knows will test the Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL News / Yardbarker

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Chris Jones News / Viral Sports News / September 11

Chiefs Get Bombshell Chris Jones News Before Broncos Game

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones practiced on a limited basis Friday after the team listed him with a calf injury that had not appeared on the previous day’s report.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 1: Patrick Mahomes, Kenneth Walker III and Rashee Rice

Mahomes is making a quicker-than-expected return to the starting lineup after tearing the ACL and LCL in his knee just nine months ago. The Chiefs were a revolving door at the skill positions due to injuries at running back and wide receiver.

Patrick Mahomes News / EasySportz / September 11

Chiefs vs. Broncos Week 1 Preview: Patrick Mahomes Returns in Huge AFC West Battle

The Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos will close out Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season Monday night with one of the most anticipated division games of the opening weekend.

Patrick Mahomes News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 11

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes is in for a rude awakening when he returns from torn ACL to face Broncos in Week 1

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming into 2026 with a clean slate after a nightmare campaign in 2025, headlined by an injury to Patrick Mahomes and a disastrous 6-11 finish.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 11

Kansas City Chiefs’ Friday injury report for Week 1 vs. Denver Broncos comes with a new injury that the team can’t afford

The Kansas City Chiefs have another potential injury-related challenge to overcome on “Monday Night Football” against the Denver Broncos. The second injury report of the week has officially been released.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Eric Bieniemy News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 11

Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy Previews Denver Matchup in His Return to Kansas City

Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy helped guide Kansas City to a pair of Super Bowl victories during his first tenure with the team. He departed after the 2022 campaign to pursue a new opportunity, eventually spending time with the Washington Commanders, UCLA, and Chicago Bears before returning to K.C.

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 11

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos Rivalry Has A Hidden Layer: Competition between familiar faces could shape Week 1

The Week 1 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos has a hidden layer of familiarity that extends beyond the AFC West rivalry. The Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos have played 132 times since 1960, when Kansas City was still known as the Dallas Texans before the AFL-NFL merger.

Clark Hunt News / EssentiallySports / September 11

Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt Announces Plans to Drop Arrowhead Name Amid Move to New Stadium

The Kansas City Chiefs are already preparing for a revolutionary move, leaving their home at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri after playing there since 1972.

Andy Reid News / EssentiallySports / September 11

Andy Reid Announces Double Injury Setback Just Days Before Chiefs’ Season Opener

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered multiple injuries in training camp, but barring a couple of players, there were no major setbacks heading into Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / September 11

Ex-Kansas City Chiefs defender who got away during 53-man roster cuts could soon be available to re-sign to the practice squad

The Kansas City Chiefs might have another shot to bring back CB Melvin Smith Jr., who was claimed by the Tennessee Titans during 53-man roster cuts. The Kansas City Chiefs may have a second chance at sneaking a player onto their practice squad after he was an important piece of the 90-man offseason roster during the last several months.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 11

Patrick Mahomes has 3 final words about his Week 1 availability

It's been a while since we last saw Patrick Mahomes play for the Kansas City Chiefs. But after weeks of speculation, Mahomes ended all doubts with a clip on Instagram and a three-word caption: “See you Monday.”

Patrick Mahomes showing no fear as he prepares to return from ACL/LCL tear

Unbridled Patrick Mahomes shifts gears for Broncos test in MNF opener

Chiefs have an X-factor that's not Patrick Mahomes or Travis Kelce

The '6-Passing-TD NFL games' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / September 11

Travis Kelce provides update on Cyrus Allen’s situation with Chiefs’ 'stacked wide receiver room'

Travis Kelce has given Cyrus Allen a strong vote of confidence ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs’ season opener. While talking about the team’s wide receivers on the latest episode of New Heights, Kelce praised Allen’s explosiveness and the way he runs his routes.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 11

Chiefs have an X-factor that's not Patrick Mahomes or Travis Kelce

Heading into the Kansas City Chiefs' new season, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are back. But the Chiefs have an X-factor on their coaching staff that may be overlooked amid the big names.

Patrick Mahomes showing no fear as he prepares to return from ACL/LCL tear

Andy Reid makes telling comments on Patrick Mahomes' status for Week 1

Chiefs likely to be without another veteran starter in season opener

The 'Most passing yards without a touchdown' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 10

Patrick Mahomes showing no fear as he prepares to return from ACL/LCL tear

It would be understandable if Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes were anxious heading into Week 1, but it doesn't sound like that's the case.

Dan Orlovsky has 'significant concerns' about Patrick Mahomes ahead of return from injury

Chiefs likely to be without another veteran starter in season opener

NFL prime-time predictions: Rams begin Super Bowl hunt on right foot against 49ers in Melbourne

Two-minute drill: Super Bowl rematch, historic 49ers-Rams game highlight Week 1 NFL slate

The 'NFL season TD-pass leaders' quiz

Clark Hunt News / A to Z Sports / September 10

Clark Hunt confirms suspicions that Kansas City Chiefs’ new stadium in 2031 will not keep the iconic Arrowhead name

The Kansas City Chiefs’ new 2031 stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, will not share the iconic “Arrowhead Stadium” moniker, according to CEO and Chairman Clark Hunt.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / September 10

The Kansas City Chiefs' Smartest Offseason Move, and Its Riskiest Bet

Most would think one of, if not the most difficult job in the NFL is identifying and grooming your franchise quarterback. A case can be made the work becomes even harder when that quarterback ages out of his rookie deal, and you have to build a team around the QB after he gets paid.

Eric Bieniemy News / Field Level Media / September 9

Son of Chiefs OC competent to face shooting charges

The criminal case against the son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is moving forward after a psychological evaluation determined he is competent, his attorney said Wednesday.