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Chiefs Get Mahomes a Top Target in Latest Mock Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking at different ways to improve this offseason. A big reason they must do that is that last season was a bad season for them, and it was one that no one expected.

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What the Chiefs Badly Need in the Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs need to nail the ninth overall pick in the draft. It's the only way they can ensure keeping up with an ever-evolving AFC West and NFL.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 23

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Chiefs Announcement on Friday

Patrick Mahomes has finished his ninth season with the Kansas City Chiefs, and for the first time since he took over the starting role in 2018, his team missed the NFL playoffs.

Matt Nagy News / Total Apex Sports / January 23

Kansas City Chiefs Officially Part Ways With Matt Nagy

If the NFL is a “what have you done for me lately” business, the Kansas City Chiefs just provided the latest, loudest example. Despite two Super Bowl rings on his fingers from his second stint with the team, Offensive Coordinator Matt Nagy is officially out.

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The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

How many of the tight ends to eclipse the 5,000-receiving-yard milestone in their NFL career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 10 rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

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

Why Caleb Downs Could Be Legitimate Target for Chiefs in the Draft

There will always be narratives and developments that unfold before and during the NFL draft. However, one storyline heading into the 2026 draft that will serve as a main talking point this offseason is what the Kansas City Chiefs ultimately decide to do with the ninth-overall pick.

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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.

Eric Bieniemy News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 23

How Eric Bieniemy Could Bring Bears' Ideologies to Kansas City

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to hire Eric Bieniemy as the team's offensive coordinator. With Matt Nagy exiting Kansas City on an expiring contract and interviewing for head coach vacancies around the league, the Chiefs needed to replace the 47-year-old coach.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / January 23

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is proving why he is the most marketable player in the NFL

The Kansas City Chiefs have the most marketable player in the NFL. Well, his teammate Travis Kelce may currently be even more prominent because of his upcoming marriage to Taylor Swift.

Eric Bieniemy News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 23

Finding the Biggest Benefactors from Bieniemy Joining Chiefs

This offseason will be an unfamiliar feeling for the Kansas City Chiefs, who have been competing for Super Bowls for the better part of the past decade.

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

Ranking Ideal and Realistic Pass Rusher Prospects for Chiefs in Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs enter a potentially seismic shift in the offseason, as the team seeks to rebound after a disastrous 2025 campaign. Kansas City concluded this past season with a 6-11 record, failing to make the playoffs and losing Patrick Mahomes to a season-ending ACL tear in the process.

Eric Bieniemy News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 23

McCourty Talks Pros, Cons of Chiefs’ Bieniemy Reunion

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ offense has walked on the wild side too often over the last three years, especially getting into trouble in 2025. Now, it’s time for the dreaded meeting.

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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.

Travis Kelce News / Total Pro Sports / January 22

Travis Kelce Unveils Exciting New Business Venture As NFL Retirement Decision Looms

To say that this was a disappointing season for the Kansas City Chiefs would be a massive understatement. Now, Travis Kelce is considering his future in the league, and it feels like this could be the beginning of the end.

Eric Bieniemy News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Why Eric Bieniemy’s Return Is the Reset the Kansas City Chiefs Needed

These are still the Kansas City Chiefs. More importantly, this is still a franchise with Patrick Mahomes. It is still the same organization that, just a year ago, was a game away from its third straight Super Bowl appearance.

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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

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Chris Jones News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 22

5 Steps Chiefs Need to Vault Jones Into DPOY Convo

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chris Jones cares about Pro Bowl selections as much as he cares about preseason fourth quarters. But there’s one award he should care about, and the Chiefs should endeavor to help him get it: NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 22

What Pat McAfee said about Travis Kelce potentially returning to the Chiefs

At 36, Travis Kelce has reached an advanced athletic stage. However, there is no real evidence to imply that he intends to retire from the Kansas City Chiefs.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 22

Why Chiefs’ Brashard Smith Will Adore Eric Bieniemy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In 10 years, few people will remember Jan. 4. Brashard Smith will, however. In a forgettable 14-12 loss to the league’s worst team at Las Vegas, Smith started in the backfield and got the Chiefs’ full offensive focus.

Travis Kelce News / Trade Talk Sports / January 22

Travis Kelce May Have Just Hinted at Returning for a 14th NFL Season

There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs entering the offseason, something that hasn’t been the case in quite some time. How Patrick Mahomes recovers from tearing his ACL — and whether he’ll indeed be ready to go for Week 1 — is the number one storyline.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / January 21

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Chiefs News on Wednesday

The Kansas City Chiefs are entering a critical offseason after finishing 6-11 in 2025 and missing the NFL playoffs for the first time in over a decade.

Matt Nagy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21

Eagles Interviewed Matt Nagy For OC Vacancy

According to Mike Garafolo, the Eagles interviewed former Chiefs OC Matt Nagy for their offensive coordinator role today. Nagy missed out on the Titans’ head coaching vacancy and won’t return to Kansas City after his contract expired.