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Why Jim Schwartz Sitting Out in 2026 is Good for Chiefs

Last week, the Cleveland Browns hired former Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator Todd Monken as the new head coach. It was not the most popular signing among those who cover the league.

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5 Most Likely Candidates for Chiefs’ First-Round Pick

This is a pivotal offseason for the Kansas City Chiefs, who need a productive and impactful few months if they want to construct a roster built for sustainable success.

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Which Two Chiefs 2025 Free Agent Acquisitions Could Be Cap Casualties

For the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era, the Kansas City Chiefs are truly pinned against the wall. There are several reasons for this sentiment, including the 30-year-old quarterback dealing with a torn ACL, the team only possessing six picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, and currently being $54.9 million over the cap.

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Gronk Could Now Be Correct About Chiefs’ Reid

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rob Gronkowski said this week that if Bill Belichick isn’t a first-ballot Hall of Famer, neither is Andy Reid. Gronkowski might actually be correct – if the process doesn’t change.

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The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL quarterbacks with at least 100 career touchdown passes?

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NFL legend says what needed to be said about comparing other quarterbacks to Patrick Mahomes

Despite missing the playoffs and having a bad season, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains the best in football. While we need to see how he recovers from his ACL injury, no active NFL quarterback matches his achievements.

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

Travis Kelce News / Gridiron Heroics / February 6

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce Loses NFL Honor, Sends Heartfelt Message to Winner

Travis Kelce, the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, recently experienced a bittersweet moment at the NFL Honors ceremony as he lost out on the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

Travis Kelce News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 6

Chiefs’ Kelce Sets Record Straight on South Lawn Speeches

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Travis Kelce joined his sister in-law Kylie in San Francisco this week and touched briefly on potentially retiring. Emphasis on briefly.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 6

Stafford’s MVP Audience Thursday Included Critical Chiefs Player

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With the Chiefs’ tight end watching only a short throw away, Matthew Stafford beat Travis Kelce to the punch. Flanked by his daughters at the end of NFL Honors on Thursday night, Stafford accepted the MVP award, then offered this.

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Why Tyquan Thornton's Departure is Imminent for Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs and General Manager Brett Veach are looking for ways to turn a team that finished 6-11 in the 2025 NFL season into legitimate title contenders once again.

Travis Etienne News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 6

Why Chiefs Could Sign Travis Etienne This Offseason

Having a great run game to pair with a great passing game makes a great difference between winning it all and coming up just short. The Kansas City Chiefs dealt with this two years ago in their blowout defeat in the Super Bowl, as their rushing attack was anything but; it was nonexistent to the point of no return.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 6

Dan Orlovsky Drops Truth Bomb on Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs’ Operation

It goes without saying that this past season was one of the most disappointing campaigns for the Kansas City Chiefs in recent memory. Ever since Patrick Mahomes took over as the starting quarterback in 2018, the expectations have been Super Bowl-or-bust for this team.

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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.

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Latest Mock Draft Has Chiefs Making Wise Decision

While Super Bowl LX is just a couple of days away, the offseason has already been underway for a large portion of the league for over a month, and a handful of teams joined the party with playoff exits.

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Predicting Where Chiefs Top Free Agents Sign

The Kansas City Chiefs will have major changes to the roster this offseason, as the team is entering a potential retooling phase. After going 6-11 this past season and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014, the Chiefs need to look themselves in the mirror and acknowledge that they are not as good as they once were.

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Ranking Chiefs’ Five Super Bowl Appearances in Patrick Mahomes Era

The Kansas City Chiefs have had their fair share of success over the last eight years, with Patrick Mahomes as the starting quarterback. During that span, the Chiefs have reached seven conference championship games, five super bowls, and hoisted three Lombardi Trophies.

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Chiefs Must Target This Player in Free Agency

The Kansas City Chiefs are in a scary situation heading into this offseason. They don't have any money to spend in free agency, and to make matters worse, they have plenty of impact players that they would like to have back.

Andy Reid News / Athlon Sports / February 6

Chiefs React to Unexpected Andy Reid Moment During NFL Honors

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was not in attendance at the NFL Honors on Thursday night. Unlike past years, the 67-year-old coach had no reason to make the trip to San Francisco for this season’s awards.

Clark Hunt News / Total Pro Sports / February 6

What Is Kansas City’s $1.8B Plan for the Chiefs’ Stadium After Clark Hunt’s HQ Approval?

Kansas City has officially taken a massive step toward reshaping the future of the Kansas City Chiefs. Following the approval of Clark Hunt’s new headquarters plans, city leaders and the franchise revealed a $1.8 billion stadium redevelopment vision that would modernize the Chiefs’ home while keeping the team firmly rooted in Missouri.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / February 6

Chiefs React to What Travis Kelce Did After Losing NFL Honor

It has been a busy past few days for Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. After the four-time All-Pro first-team tight end skipped the Pro Bowl Games on Tuesday, Kelce took part in a pro-am golf tournament in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Wednesday morning.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / February 5

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Dealt Coaching News on Thursday

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs struggled down the stretch of the 2025 NFL season. After starting 6-5, the Chiefs lost their final six games to finish 6-11, missing the playoffs for the first time since Mahomes became the team’s starting quarterback in 2018.

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