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'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.

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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.

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Chiefs AFC West Rival's Coaching Staff Continues to Weaken

There have been several coaching changes, but the teams in the AFC West could be collectively facing the most staff turnover heading into next season. The Kansas City Chiefs have orchestrated several changes within their own coaching staff, including the offensive coordinator, wide receivers coach, and two quality control coaches.

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Chiefs Have Important Decisions on February To-Do List

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The calendar has flipped for the Chiefs, and the January-February transition is much different this year compared to the prior three when Kansas City was boarding a charter flight for the Super Bowl city.

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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.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 1

Why the Chiefs Want Seattle to Win the Super Bowl

While the Kansas City Chiefs missed the playoffs and have been sitting at home for the last few weeks, there has been plenty at stake for the team. That continues into Super Bowl LX, as the Chiefs will be rooting for specific things to unfold next Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

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

Why Chiefs Could Be Beginning Mid-Dynasty Slump

As the Kansas City Chiefs begin their process of potentially retooling their roster, they face a similar predicament that the New England Patriots faced earlier this century.

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

Ranking the Chiefs’ Best Three Games from 2025

Not much went right for the Kansas City Chiefs this past season, as they went 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014. That failure looked minuscule the moment quarterback Patrick Mahomes went down with a knee injury late in the Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, writhing in pain as he grabbed his injured leg.

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

What the Chiefs Have To Be Aware of in Free Agency

In a lot of ways, the dominant Kansas City Chiefs may be looking at the rest of the NFL sprint past them. Both quarterbacks who will be playing in the Super Bowl have a chance to win their first one, and it really seems like we're seeing the emergence of a new era.

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

How the Chiefs Should Address Their Biggest Problem

The Kansas City Chiefs saw a lot of regression last season, with them missing the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. One of the biggest ways their team took a step back was in their offensive efficiency.

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

Why Chiefs’ 2026 Schedule is Not Favorable

The Kansas City Chiefs finishing with a 6-11 record this past season has resulted in the team playing a third-place schedule next season. The Denver Broncos finished first in the division with a 14-3 record, while the Los Angeles Chargers followed in second place with an 11-6 record.

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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 / A to Z Sports / February 1

3 defensive standouts from the Panini Senior Bowl game who perfectly fit the Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs are entering this offseason expecting to retool their team. This isn’t a rebuild, as they've missed the postseason for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era, but a retool—fixing what needs to be fixed so they can get back to the Super Bowl.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 31

Chiefs Re-Sign Big Wideout Who Turned Heads in Preseason

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have a lot of decisions to make at wide receiver over the next three months. Rashee Rice’s status is again uncertain while Hollywood Brown and Tyquan Thornton are scheduled to become free agents on March 11.

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Travis Kelce News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 31

Chiefs’ Kelce Says He’s Most Anticipating This Super Bowl Matchup

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs didn’t see either Super Bowl team in the regular season, and Travis Kelce isn’t playing in the big game for the first time in four years.

Clark Hunt News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 31

Clark Hunt Has 3 Reactions to Chiefs’ 2025 Season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs already are scheduled to make two trips to SoFi Stadium in 2026. Will they earn a third? The Los Angeles venue will host Super Bowl 61 next year.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / January 31

3 offensive standouts from the Panini Senior Bowl game who perfectly fit the Kansas City Chiefs

Missing the postseason for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era is not something the Kansas City Chiefs want to repeat. There’s significant work ahead to return, and part of that will be through the 2026 NFL Draft.

Eric Bieniemy News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 31

Bieniemy Reveals Secret He Carried While Away From Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – One of Arrowhead’s best traditions, the end of the Star-Spangled Banner always ends in “home of the Chieeeeeefs.” The tradition follows the team everywhere, from preseason road games to Super Bowls, and serves as a decent gauge of the support Patrick Mahomes and his team can expect when they go on the road.

Matt Nagy News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 31

Why Nagy’s Plight Is Referendum on Chiefs’ 2025 Offense

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Matt Nagy reportedly interviewed with four teams seeking head coaches, including two meetings with the Titans. After finishing runner-up to Robert Saleh in Tennessee, Nagy sat down with Nick Sirianni to discuss the Eagles’ offensive-coordinator vacancy.

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.

Matt Nagy News / A to Z Sports / January 30

Former Kansas City Chiefs OC Matt Nagy is quickly running out of options after trying to bet on himself

The Kansas City Chiefs have replaced Matt Nagy with former offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. This gives Nagy a chance to pursue a new role leading an offense, either as a head coach or as an offensive coordinator elsewhere.

Brett Veach News / A to Z Sports / January 30

Latest NFL news makes life slightly easier for Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach as he prepares for challenging 2026 offseason

The Kansas City Chiefs got some good news from the league office on Friday, and it's going to help Brett Veach navigate a challenging 2026 NFL offseason.