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How Chiefs Can Handle Cap Space Situation Without Restructuring Contracts

This is the first offseason in recent memory where the Kansas City Chiefs appear to be at a crossroads in their roster construction strategy. Ever since Patrick Mahomes established himself as an elite quarterback, the team-building process has been straightforward, as the most important position was set in stone for the foreseeable future.

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Why Eric Bieniemy’s Return is Perfect For Chiefs

For the last few seasons, we have begun to see the flirtations of inconsistencies in the Kansas City Chiefs' offense, from the passing game dynamic to execution in the run game from the team's group of tailbacks.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 24

Chiefs Should Hope Bills Hire This Coach

This offseason has been dominated by the ever-changing coaching market, which has included several marquee teams that have fallen to the Kansas City Chiefs in recent postseason.

Bryan Cook News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 24

Why Chiefs Must Bring Back Bryan Cook in Free Agency

The Kansas City Chiefs have had an early start to their offseason because of the disappointing season that they had in 2025. The Chiefs did not make the playoffs for the first time in a long time.

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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?

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / January 23

Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes' Comments Resurface After Chiefs News

There is no guarantee that Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes will be back together with the Kansas City Chiefs next season. Mahomes is still under contract with the team through 2031, following his $503 million, 10-year extension.

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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 / Athlon Sports / January 23

Andy Reid, Chiefs Dealt Concerning News on Friday

Andy Reid's 13th year with the Kansas City Chiefs did not go as many people would expected, finishing the 2025 NFL season with a 6-11 record and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

Travis Kelce News / A to Z Sports / January 23

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce set to be replaced by AFC rival as he opts out of 2026 Pro Bowl Games

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce was selected for the Pro Bowl for the 11th consecutive season in 2025, but he won't be heading to San Francisco, California, for that particular event.

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

Kansas City Chiefs DL coach Joe Cullen gets another defensive coordinator interview — and it's likelier to result in a hire

Kansas City Chiefs D-Line Coach Joe Cullen is a popular defensive coordinator candidate this offseason. First, he interviewed with the Washington Commanders for their defensive coordinator vacancy under HC Dan Quinn.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 23

Ravens Request Interview With Chiefs DL Coach Joe Cullen For DC Job

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Ravens requested to interview Chiefs defensive line coach Joe Cullen for their defensive coordinator vacancy. Cullen

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

NFL star says what needs to be said about Kansas City Chiefs DT Chris Jones after disappointing 2025 NFL season

If you asked Kansas City Chiefs fans their thoughts on Chris Jones in 2025, most may say he didn't play very well. And, sure, he didn’t when you think of how he usually plays.

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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 / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 23

4 Steps Chiefs Need to Spring Mahomes Toward 2026 MVP

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid, Brett Veach and the Chiefs are already halfway there. Less than three weeks after their season ended, they’ve already checked off two of the four most important tasks in cooking up a recipe to put Patrick Mahomes in the 2026 MVP conversation.

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

Most Important Lesson Chiefs Must Learn From Seahawks

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Longtime Chiefs observers will remember Knile Davis. A 5-11, 227-pound running back, Davis made his mark in Kansas City not from his ability to generate rushing yards, but his knack for changing games on special teams.

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Eric Bieniemy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 23

Chiefs Officially Hire Eric Bieniemy As Offensive Coordinator

The Kansas City Chiefs announced they officially hired Eric Bieniemy to return as the team’s offensive coordinator. Bieniemy will be replacing former OC Matt Nagy, whose contract expired at the end of the season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Chiefs Projected to Sign Super Bowl Champion

The 2020s have not been kind to one-time Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson, as the former third-round pick has played like a below-average quarterback since leaving the Seattle Seahawks.

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

Here’s How Latest NFL Coaching Developments Affect Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Friday morning took the high road. Eliminating any doubt as to whether Matt Nagy would return in some capacity, possibly similar to the staff Andy Reid assembled in Eric Bieniemy’s last season as Chiefs offensive coordinator, the Chiefs publicly bid farewell to Nagy.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.