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Assessing Chiefs Secondary Heading into the Offseason

This past season was revealing for the Kansas City Chiefs, as they missed the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. Last offseason, the front office was not overly aggressive.

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What Chiefs Learned from Bills-Broncos Divisional Round

The Kansas City Chiefs missing the playoffs opened the door for several teams, specifically in the AFC. There was arguably no other team that benefited more to Kansas City out of the playoff picture than the Buffalo Bills, who had been eliminated by the Chiefs four times in the past five years in the AFC.

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What the Chiefs Badly Need in the Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs have the 9th overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, and they need it to draft a playmaker. Addressing either side of the ball would do, as the Chiefs have multiple positions of need on both offense and defense.

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Why Teams Might Take Advantage of Chiefs Slow-Moving OC Process

This offseason is unlike any other the Kansas City Chiefs have gone through since Patrick Mahomes took over as the starting quarterback in 2018. During that time, because of the 30-year-old superstar, the Chiefs have an operated with a competitive and aggressive mindset in attempt to take advantage of this window with Mahomes.

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Why Broncos Beating Bills is Good for the Chiefs

Missing the playoffs was obviously a disappointment for the Kansas City Chiefs, who have won three Super Bowls in the Patrick Mahomes era. Kansas City finished with a 6-11 record, third in the AFC West, and No.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

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One Player the Chiefs Have To Re-Sign

The Kansas City Chiefs have to be prepared for an offseason of great change coming up. Andy Reid may be coming back, but they may be without their two

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Kansas City Chiefs' young stud is sending a warning message to the rest of the NFL that should scare AFC teams for 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs dealt with numerous injuries last season, making their campaign even more challenging. While those injuries weren't the sole reason they missed the playoffs, getting everyone healthy in 2026 will be a relief for Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid.

Kansas City Chiefs News / 5 GOATs / January 17

Tony Romo hilariously confuses Josh Allen for Patrick Mahomes in Divisional game

Although Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs missed the postseason for the first time since 2014, that didn’t stop CBS Sports’ Tony Romo for name-dropping the three-time Super Bowl Champion during Saturday’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Gridiron Heroics / January 17

NFL Expert Highlights Chiefs’ Top Offseason Priority After Heartbreaking Season

The Kansas City Chiefs face a defining offseason after a rare 6-11 finish that ended their playoff streak and exposed defensive shortcomings. NFL evaluators and team strategists agree on a single, urgent priority: upgrade the pass rush.

Tom Brady News / Gridiron Heroics / January 17

'He’s a Stud': Tom Brady Names Chiefs Player Who Is Already an All-Time Great

Tom Brady offered a ringing endorsement of Travis Kelce this week, calling the Kansas City Chiefs tight end one of the game’s all‑time greats and urging caution about retirement talk.

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Purdy Fighting to Join Chiefs’ Mahomes With This Distinction

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Patrick Mahomes didn’t mince words on Thursday. “It sucks watching these games,” the Chiefs’ quarterback said, his first comments since December knee surgery.

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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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4 Reasons Chiefs' Matt Nagy Is in Play for Titans

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Matt Nagy’s week is about to get very interesting. And, as a result, Andy Reid might finally have some clarity on his next steps at offensive coordinator.

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Chiefs Rival Now Courting 3 Potential Chiefs OC Targets

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Mike McDaniel didn’t have to grant Tom Brady’s request for a head-coach interview. But the Raiders are so interested in the former Dolphins head coach that they’re flying across the country to meet with him in Miami on Monday, per Tom Pelissero.

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How Mahomes Is Still Critical Piece of Chiefs' Offseason Decisions

The Kansas City Chiefs are in the most important offseason in the Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid ERA. After they missed the playoffs, the Chiefs are now looking to find the right answers for this team heading into next season.

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Chiefs' open offensive coordinator position could have the biggest pro of any open OC job despite having the biggest con

When it comes to coaching for the Kansas City Chiefs, there aren’t many more positions in the NFL that are more polarizing—especially the offensive coordinator position.

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Face Familiar to Chiefs Looking to Repeat Magic With Bills

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sean Payton is 30-12 since 2017 against bald head coaches, including Andy Reid and Sean McDermott. That’s just one of a number of intriguing numbers as Buffalo prepares to visit Denver in an AFC divisional playoff Saturday (3:30 p.m.

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Chiefs are closer to being a Super Bowl contender again than many may realize, and the proof is right in front of everyone

As the Kansas City Chiefs start their offseason earlier than they usually do, it’s clear that they’re not as far away from continuing the dynasty as everyone in the national and even local media would have you believe.

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Which Teams Have Shown Interest in Chiefs' Matt Nagy

There have been and will continue to be drastic changes made to the Kansas City Chiefs' coaching staff and roster this offseason. Kansas City's coaching staff is already under reconstruction, as Andy Reid has moved on from two position coaches in recent memory.

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Chiefs 5 Round NFL Mock Draft: Grabbing Jawaan Taylor's replacement, explosive edge rusher, and sleeper RB

The Kansas City Chiefs have a ton of needs they need to try to address as they enter the 2026 NFL Draft in a handful of months. First is free agency, where they will address some of those needs, like maybe running back and defensive tackle.

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1 Underrated Need Chiefs Must Address This Offseason

The Kansas City Chiefs have a critical offseason ahead of them. In one year, this team went from Super Bowl runner-up to missing the playoffs entirely.

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Travis Kelce Mentioned For Prominent NFL Broadcasting Job

If Travis Kelce retires from the NFL this offseason, he could find himself talking about the sport on TV. Kelce, a three-time Super Bowl champion and 11-time Pro Bowler, has not yet announced his plans for the 2026 season.

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What Mahomes would want in new offensive coordinator amid Nagy rumors

What Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes would want in new offensive coordinator amid Matt Nagy rumors

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Mahomes shared that he hopes Nagy gets a second opportunity to serve as a head coach at the highest level. Mahomes also touched upon what traits he'd like a new offensive coordinator to possess in the event that the Chiefs have to make such a hire.

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