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Chiefs sign former 4th-rounder as Patrick Mahomes injury insurance

The Kansas City Chiefs encountered their worst nightmare during the 2025 season. Not only did Kansas City go 6-11 on the season, but superstar QB Patrick Mahomes went down with a season-ending ACL tear.

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Chiefs Had More Than 1 Unsung Hero Despite Down Year

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sometimes in life, people complain when circumstances don’t work in their favor. Nick Bolton is not one of those people. The Chiefs’ linebacker suited up in Week 18 like it was his first game of the year.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / February 2

Chiefs Sign New Quarterback on Monday

The Kansas City Chiefs enter the 2026 offseason already planning around uncertainties at the most important position in football. Superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL and LCL in Week 15 of the 2025 season, forcing him out for the rest of the year and ending Kansas City’s playoff hopes early.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

Chiefs Secondary Projected to Take Major Hit In 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes Era last year, and they may look to bounce back without cornerback Kristian Fulton.

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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 / February 2

Why Chiefs Might Struggle to Play Internationally This Year

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A year ago, the Chiefs grabbed international play by the horns. Truth be told, they’d play outside the United States every season if the NFL would allow them.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 2

What the Chiefs Don’t Have To Worry About

The Kansas City Chiefs didn't have a good time last season. They saw plenty of costly injuries, including to their star quarterback, and they ended a decade-long streak of dominating their division and making it into the playoffs.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 2

Groundhog Day Means Everything to Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Six years ago Monday, the Chiefs wrote their first chapter in a dynasty. Six weeks before Covid-19 shut down the world, Patrick Mahomes led Kansas City to its first Super Bowl victory in 50 years, a 31-20 triumph over the 49ers on Feb.

Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 2

Why Mahomes, Chiefs Continue To Serve As NFL’s Thermostat

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Patrick Mahomes will be No. 3 in Super Bowl conversations this week, and in case you hadn’t heard, he’s not playing in the game. For the first time since 2021, Mahomes and the Chiefs are home on Super Bowl Sunday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / February 2

Trey Smith, Creed Humphrey to represent Kansas City Chiefs at 2026 Pro Bowl Games with Chris Jones, Travis Kelce dropping out

Kansas City Chiefs starting center Creed Humphrey and right guard Trey Smith will be the only two players to represent the team at the 2026 Pro Bowl Games during the week leading up to Super Bowl LX.

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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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 2

Chiefs 7-round NFL Mock Draft, Post-Senior Bowl Edition

The college all-star games are complete, and the NFL Draft continues to approach at a rapid pace. The Kansas City Chiefs have had front office personnel at both the Shrine and Senior Bowl to interview prospects from either game, helping narrow down their draft board for the upcoming selection process.

Travis Kelce News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 2

Tony Gonzalez interviewed Chiefs’ Travis Kelce on Christmas. What does he think about the retirement decision?

The Kansas City Chiefs are facing a major decision regarding the future of star tight end Travis Kelce. While owner Clark Hunt recently expressed that there is no doubt in his mind that Kelce can still perform at an elite level, the 11-time Pro Bowler remains undecided.

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How Chiefs Should Build the Roster This Offseason

This will be a perplexing offseason for the Kansas City Chiefs to navigate, with several circumstances that murk up how the team should approach the 2026 season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 2

Most Concerning Coaching Hires for the Chiefs

Coaching has been a hunch the Kansas City Chiefs have been able to lean on since Andy Reid's arrival in 2013. While the Chiefs' edge in coaching is evident against most teams in the league, that department was exposed several times this past season.

Brett Veach News / A to Z Sports / February 2

Kansas City Chiefs avoided key departure from Brett Veach's staff, but it might not last after stunning NFC North decision

The Kansas City Chiefs avoided losing Brett Veach's right-hand man for the second consecutive season, at least temporarily. That could change with a recent, unexpected general manager vacancy that arose late last week.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 2

Ranking AFC West Head Coach-Offensive Coordinator Tandems

With all 10 head coach vacancies being officially filled on Sunday, most of the positions around the league are known heading into next season. While the Kansas City Chiefs' head coach situation is in place with Andy Reid at the helm, Matt Nagy departed on an expiring contract, so the Chiefs needed to address the offensive coordinator position.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 1

New Head Coaches, Playcallers All Over Chiefs’ 2026 Schedule

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ run of 10 straight playoff berths, three consecutive Super Bowls and eight division titles is even more impressive considering what just happened in the NFL.

Steve Spagnuolo News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 1

Chiefs, Spagnuolo Have Enjoyed Success Against New Raiders Coach

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Klint Kubiak is set to become the next head coach of the Raiders following the Super Bowl next Sunday, according to Adam Schefter. Now with Kubiak aboard, Kansas City’s division rival has the NFL’s second-most cap space entering free agency, the No.

Travis Etienne News / Gridiron Heroics / February 1

'Chiefs Cannot Afford to Ignore Their Backfield Inadequacies': Kansas City Predicted to Land Star Running Back in Free Agency

The Kansas City Chiefs are being pegged as a top suitor for running back Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency, a move that would address a clear shortfall in their rushing attack.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 1

Why Patriots’ Roster Construction Puts Pressure on Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Mack Hollins got off the bus barefoot last Sunday, then hauled in a back-breaking catch in a snowy third quarter of the AFC championship game to help New England beat Denver and return to the Super Bowl.

Jawaan Taylor News / Last Word On Sports / February 1

Chiefs Projected to Cut $80 Million Bust

Jawaan Taylor has not played up to his contract in Kansas City, and one prominent NFL analyst expects the Chiefs to release the tackle in the coming months.

Travis Kelce News / The Spun / January 31

Chiefs Coach May Have Revealed Travis Kelce's Plans For 2026 Season

Travis Kelce has not yet announced if he'll return to the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2026 season. One of his coaches, however, may have spilt the beans this week.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / January 31

Chiefs Make Announcement on Saturday

The Kansas City Chiefs entered the 2025 season with high expectations, but the year unfolded in a challenging way. A host of injuries, none more devastating than Patrick Mahomes’ ACL and LCL tears, coupled with offensive struggles contributed to a 6-11 regular-season record, the franchise’s first non-playoff finish in over a decade.