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Kansas City Chiefs 2026 NFL Draft rumors spark suspicion as past deception offers potential warning about what could come next

What should Kansas City Chiefs fans make of recent 2026 NFL Draft rumors? This year, it might be wise to recall how the team handled Patrick Mahomes during the 2017 NFL Draft.

Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 12

Don’t Believe Narrative Chiefs Owe Mahomes Offensive Weapon

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Mel Kiper has one word to describe Kenyon Sadiq: Weapon. And while a lot of observers believe Patrick Mahomes deserves another offensive weapon with a rare top-10 draft pick – maybe a wide receiver like Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson or Makai Lemon -- keep in mind that weapons can help a quarterback on defense, too.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 12

Position Chiefs Will Target in Trade Up From No. 29

The Kansas City Chiefs enter the 2026 NFL Draft with a surplus of picks after accumulating additional capital by trading All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams.

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The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Apex Sports / April 11

Regrading The Kansas City Chiefs 2021 NFL Draft Class (5 Years Later)

For the Chiefs to have been a dynasty, they needed to draft well and protect the quarterback. The 2021 NFL Draft is proof of that, as it was a very good class for the organization.

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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.

NFL Draft intel: Carnell Tate's stock soaring, pass-rusher debate, more

Steelers eyeing small-school standout who could be a hidden gem

Steelers' potential 2026 NFL Draft plans contradict claims about QB Will Howard

Concerns surrounding Rueben Bain Jr. may work in Cowboys' favor

Jeremiyah Love hypes fellow Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price ahead of draft

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 11

Dynasties Depend on Drafts, and Chiefs Need Big Win This Month

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Five NFL dynasties have reigned over the league in the Super Bowl era. The 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers and 1990s Dallas Cowboys were confined to one compact stretch with largely the same personnel, But two others – the 1981-94 San Francisco 49ers and 2001-18 New England Patriots – covered multiple decades.

Brett Veach News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 11

Breaking Down Veach’s Draft-Weekend Trades With Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – This offseason has already featured a record number of NFL trades, two engineered by Brett Veach. And in 12 days, the NFL draft is reportedly expected to include more trades than usual.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 11

Chiefs’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending

What will the Kansas City Chiefs do in the NFL Draft? That’s a question that, depending on who you ask, will have different answers. Even after an eventful offseason with a splash signing, there are still plenty of glaring holes on the team that need to be addressed.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 11

Why the Chiefs Are a Potential Trade-Up Team

It's safe to say that the Kansas City Chiefs need an impactful class in the 2026 NFL Draft if they want to quickly rebound from a disastrous 2025 season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / April 10

Kansas Governor reaches a decision about Chiefs’ $3 billion stadium dreams

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has taken a major step toward making the Kansas City Chiefs’ $3 billion stadium vision a reality. The decision comes at a crucial time, with the Chiefs exploring options for a new domed stadium project alongside expanded facilities.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 10

Chiefs rumors: Insider reveals 1 ‘hot name to watch’ amid cryptic NFL Draft plans

The Kansas City Chiefs have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, starting with the ninth selection. And while some of Round 1 is starting to crystallize, most draft experts are still in the dark about what KC plans to do with its first pick.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 10

Chiefs' Top-30 Visits Are Encouraging Signs

With the 2026 NFL Draft less than two weeks away, the pressure starts to pick up, as teams around the league finalize their boards and set up last-minute meetings with prospects.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 10

3 reasons Jermod McCoy would be perfect Chiefs fit in 2026 NFL Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs need to make a big swing at the 2026 NFL Draft. That’s why the perfect move is to draft cornerback Jermod McCoy and bet on elite upside over cautious certainty.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 10

Under-the-Radar Player has Emerged as Potential Pick at No. 9 for Chiefs

One of the top mysteries in the 2026 NFL Draft is what direction the Kansas City Chiefs will go with the ninth-overall pick. For months, there has been

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 10

Chiefs Schedule Top-30 Visit With Underrated Corner

Kansas City has quite a few positions that are needing depth this offseason, but there might be no other piece that needs adding more than at corner. The Chiefs have lost multiple secondary players through trades and free agency, so the need for key signings is at an all-time high.

Brett Veach News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 10

Closer Look at Veach’s 1st-Round Selections As Chiefs GM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Packers fans were ecstatic when the franchise finally selected a first-round receiver in 2025, after Roger Goodell announced Matthew Golden at No.

Patrick Mahomes News / Football Analysis / April 10

Mahomes And Kelce’s Steakhouse Promised ‘Champions’ Excellence’—600,000 Viewers Watched It Implode

Six months. That’s how long it took for 1587 Prime, the Kansas City steakhouse co-founded by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, to go from grand opening to reputational crisis.

Patrick Mahomes News / Gridiron Heroics / April 9

Patrick Mahomes Noticed 1 Thing About Chiefs’ NFL Draft Throwback Video

Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes recently revisited a memorable moment from his draft day after noticing a detail in a throwback video shared by the team.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Gridiron Heroics / April 9

NFL Draft: Kansas City Chiefs could focus on helping Chris Jones

Much of the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason has been built around boosting three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Patrick Mahomes, especially signing Kenneth Walker in free agency, but GM Brett Veach may focus on giving another superstar some major help during the NFL Draft.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 8

Falcons Signing OT Jawaan Taylor To One-Year, $5M Deal

According to Adam Schefter, the Falcons are signing OT Jawaan Taylor to a one-year, $5 million deal that includes an additional $1 million available through incentives. The Chiefs signed Taylor as a free agent a few years ago in the hope he could play left tackle for them.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Chiefs React to Patrick Mahomes Mistake

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs had a 2025 NFL season to forget, finishing with a 6-11 record and missing out on the playoffs for the first time in the Mahomes era.

Rashee Rice News / Total Apex Sports / April 7

Rashee Rice will not face new NFL discipline after league closes investigation

The NFL has closed its investigation into Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice, determining there was not enough evidence to find that he violated the league’s personal conduct policy in connection with abuse allegations made by his former girlfriend, Dacoda Jones.

Clark Hunt News / Football Analysis / April 7

Chiefs Owner’s Daughter Marries Into QB Royalty—$24.8B Hunt Family And Champion’s Son Unite

A desert somewhere off the grid. A ring described as “massive.” Family already gathered, already watching, already blessing it before the Instagram caption went live.

Rashee Rice News / Pro Football Rumors / April 3

Chiefs’ Rashee Rice will not face NFL suspension

Following Rashee Rice‘s 2025 suspension in connection with felony charges from a hit-and-run incident, the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver faced ugly allegations of domestic violence made by his ex-girlfriend.

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