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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Grading the pick: Kansas City Chiefs go against the grain with bendy Oklahoma EDGE R Mason Thomas

The Kansas City Chiefs continued to invest in the defensive line as predicted, landing a speedy and bendy edge rusher in Oklahoma’s R Mason Thomas. The first pick of Day 2 is in for the Kansas City Chiefs!

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 24

Chiefs Saw Saints As Threat To Draft CB Mansoor Delane

The first trade of Thursday’s opening round saw the Chiefs swing a trade with the Browns to acquire pick No. 6. That allowed Kansas City to move up from No.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 24

Chiefs' Biggest Draft Needs and Most Likely Picks on Day 2

The first night of the 2026 NFL Draft saw the Kansas City Chiefs land a pair of pieces to bolster coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's defense. A trade-up to sixth overall for LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane and the selection of Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods at No.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Chiefs fans will hate Mel Kiper declaring both Round 1 draft picks reaches

As the Kansas City Chiefs made their presence known in the 2026 NFL Draft when it came to the first round on Thursday night, the team would make two picks that have caused a lot of discussion.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Apex Sports / April 24

How Brett Veach and the Chiefs Are Drafting Their Way Back to Super Bowl Contention

The Kansas City Chiefs experienced an unfamiliar feeling last season. Finishing the year with a disappointing 6-11 record and missing the playoffs completely forced general manager Brett Veach and the front office to take a hard look at a roster that had seemingly lost its championship edge.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Which pick locked in Mansoor Delane for the Chiefs?

The Kansas City Chiefs certainly made some noise during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Kansas City pulled off a big trade, moving up to the sixth overall pick and drafting LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Kansas City Chiefs Day 2 Mock Draft: Brett Veach’s clues lead to continued defensive investments in 2026 NFL Draft

What direction will the Kansas City Chiefs go in Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft? Brett Veach may have already dropped some clues about what they might decide to do with pick No.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 24

Brett Veach Drops Update on Omarr Norman-Lott’s ACL Recovery

Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Kansas City Chiefs opted to go all-in on the defensive side of the ball. Originally possessing pick Nos.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Travis Kelce Admits Withholding Information About Chiefs

Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013, Travis Kelce has become one of the NFL’s greatest tight ends. The 36-year-old is an 11-time Pro Bowler and seven-time All-Pro, helping lead his team to three Super Bowl wins.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Andy Reid sets sky-high expectations for new Chiefs DT Peter Woods with a comparison that feels impossible yet exciting

Andy Reid evoked former Los Angeles Rams All-Pro DT Aaron Donald when speaking about Peter Woods. The comparison feels impossible, but also very exciting.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 24

Chiefs' Brett Veach, Andy Reid React to First-Round Selections

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs wrapped up Day One of the 2026 NFL Draft by bolstering the defensive side of the ball with two first-round picks. General manager Brett Veach didn’t stand pat in the early portion of the draft and moved up by sending pick No.

Patrick Mahomes News / Football Analysis / April 24

Mahomes Ditches Texas Workouts For Kansas City Rehab After ACL/LCL Tear

Patrick Mahomes stepped back onto a Kansas City field with a black compression sleeve wrapped around his left knee, months after a torn ACL and LCL on December 14, 2025 ended his season in a collision with the Los Angeles Chargers.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Chiefs' NFL Draft Pick

The Kansas City Chiefs selected cornerback Mansoor Delane with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Chiefs traded up with the Cleveland Browns to get the sixth overall pick, sending the No.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 23

Grading Chiefs' Mansoor Delane Pick: Instant Reaction, Fit, Roster Impact

The Kansas City Chiefs are officially off and running in the 2026 NFL Draft. With his initial selection of the evening, general manager Brett Veach made a splash in the first round by moving up to pick No.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23

Chiefs shake up NFL draft via trade with Browns

The Kansas City Chiefs were wheeling and dealing to get their man in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. The Chiefs reportedly agreed to a trade on Thursday to acquire the Cleveland Browns’ No.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / April 23

Chiefs Assistant Coach Arrested, Suspected Of Domestic Battery

The Chiefs have seen their fair share of legal issues with coaches and players in recent years. They won’t escape such issues this offseason as Chloe Godding of KMBC News reports that the team’s cornerbacks coach, David Merritt, has been arrested on suspicion of domestic battery.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Field Level Media / April 23

Chiefs DBs coach Dave Merritt arrested, charged with domestic battery

Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery on Wednesday night. Merritt, 54, was arrested on Wednesday night and booked into the Johnson County jail, the Kansas City Star reported.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 23

Chiefs DBs Coach David Merritt Arrested On Domestic Battery Charge

Per Robert A. Cronkleton of The Star, Chiefs DBs coach David Merritt was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery on Wednesday. Cronkleton

Rashee Rice News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 23

Chiefs Wary Of Re-Signing Rashee Rice Due To Off-Field Conduct?

Per ESPN’s Matt Miller, a team source tells him the Chiefs could be wary of re-signing WR Rashee Rice‘s following the 2026 season due to his off-field conduct.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / April 23

Travis Kelce has one condition for Chiefs rookies

What the Chiefs do with picks No. 9 and 29 in the NFL Draft can make or break their aspirations of going back to the mountaintop in what might be Kelce’s last year as a pro.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / April 22

Chiefs Exploring 1st-Round Trade

The Chiefs have explored a trade up from the No. 9 pick in the first round of Thursday’s draft, per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Kansas City is widely expected to draft a pass rusher or wide receiver, though they have also done their homework on top offensive tackle talent.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22

Justin Fields makes an admission about working with Patrick Mahomes

Justin Fields is beginning a new chapter in his football career, this time with a team that has a proven winning culture. With the Kansas City Chiefs, Justin Fields will not be in a battle for the starting job, which is firmly in Patrick Mahomes’ hands, but he can still gain plenty from being in the same QB room as the two-time NFL MVP.