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Patrick Mahomes leaves Brittany emotional with heartwarming gesture

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes left his wife Brittany Mahomes emotional after sharing a heartfelt birthday message for her on social media.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31

Chiefs’ biggest mistake on 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of 2026 NFL season

The Kansas City Chiefs trimmed their roster to 53 players this weekend, and the most puzzling decision from Brett Veach’s front office was releasing veteran running back Emari Demercado, leaving the backfield in the hands of newcomer Kenneth Walker III and two players with almost no NFL experience in Brashard Smith and Emmett Johnson.

Travis Kelce News / Viral Sports News / August 31

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Lands Big Milestone Prediction Before Week 1

The Kansas City Chiefs open the 2026 NFL season in two weeks when they host the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. A win over their AFC West rivals would help the Chiefs bounce back from a disappointing 6-11 record last year.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Wanya Morris News / EssentiallySports / August 31

Chiefs Super Bowl Champ Cut by NFC Rival Months After Joining Them in Trade

Less than three months is all it took for the Atlanta Falcons to decide that offensive tackle Wanya Morris was not what they needed. As NFL teams scrambled

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

Isaiah Foskey and 3 more waiver wire claims for Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach to consider after 53-man roster cuts

The Kansas City Chiefs can still improve the team’s 53-man roster after cuts with their highest waiver priority in years. The Kansas City Chiefs have assembled their first iteration of the 53-man roster, but they’ve still got one more chance to improve it ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

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

NFL Roster Cuts: Biggest Snubs From Kansas City Chiefs' Initial 53-Man Roster

At long last, the Kansas City Chiefs unveiled their official 53-man roster ahead of Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. In typical Chiefs fashion, the announcement came two hours after the 5 p.m.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Chiefs Announce Decision on Quarterback After Patrick Mahomes Update

The Kansas City Chiefs had one final quarterback decision to make before setting their initial 53-man roster. Patrick Mahomes remains the unquestioned starter despite his injury setback, while Justin Fields entered the season as his backup after he was traded by the New York Jets.

Andy Reid News / KansasCityHuddle / August 31

Andy Reid outlines his ‘pretty accurate’ Super Bowl plan ahead of 2026 regular season

Head coach Andy Reid knows the Kansas City Chiefs want to win another Super Bowl. But once the season gets going, he would rather keep the focus on the work in front of the team.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 31

NFL Announces Punishment for Chiefs Tight End

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs finished the 2026 NFL preseason without a win, finishing with a 0-2-1 record after a 9-9 tie against Jalen Milroe and the Seattle Seahawks.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

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

Every Chiefs Rookie Who Made the Initial 53: KC's 2026 NFL Draft Class Shines

Pens and pencils around the league are officially down, as the deadline for all 32 teams to pare their rosters from 90 to 53 players has passed. The Kansas City Chiefs have settled on their initial group with the preseason in the rearview mirror, and it features a good mix of proven veterans and high-upside talent.

Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / August 31

Andy Reid rejects chances of Josh Simmons’ immediate return in 2026 season

Josh Simmons will have to wait a little longer before returning to practice, with Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid making it clear that the young tackle’s recovery will be gradual.

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Chiefs Announce Final 53-Man Roster: Here’s Who Made It and Who Didn’t

The Kansas City Chiefs have made the tough roster calls. After a trying preseason, where many Chiefs players sustained injuries, head coach Andy Reid & Co.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Chiefs Waive QB Chris Oladokun, Slash Roster To 53

Here is how the Chiefs trimmed their roster to the 53-man limit: LB Cole Christiansen CB Kader Kohou DE Emmanuel Ogbah DE Anthony Vincent LB Kam Arnold

Andrew Armstrong News / A to Z Sports / August 30

Andrew Armstrong and 8 more roster cuts the Kansas City Chiefs should bring back on the practice squad for 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs waived several players from the roster on Sunday, but some of them could be back with the team as early as tomorrow afternoon. Here’s a look at nine players the Chiefs should bring back.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Chiefs Officially Cut 37 To Get Down To 53 Players

The Kansas City Chiefs officially announced several roster moves Sunday night to get down to the 53 man roster before the deadline. Here’s the full list:

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 30

Meet the Kansas City Chiefs’ Initial 53-man Roster Following 2026 Final Cuts: Difficult decisions and surprising cuts define Brett Veach’s roster

The Kansas City Chiefs have assembled their first iteration of the 53-man roster. I break it all down below. The Kansas City Chiefs have officially trimmed their 90-man offseason roster and assembled their first iteration of the 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 30

Kansas City Chiefs Reveal Initial 53-Man Roster After Cutdowns

The Kansas City Chiefs have completed the necessary roster cuts to shave their 90-man squad down to their initial 53-man roster ahead of the beginning of the 2026 NFL season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Chiefs Release Super Bowl Champion on Sunday

The Kansas City Chiefs are approaching another season with Andy Reid still calling the shots and Patrick Mahomes leading the offense alongside Travis Kelce.

Kaiir Elam News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Chiefs To Release CB Kaiir Elam

The Chiefs signed former first-round pick Kaiir Elam during the spring, but the cornerback will not make their roster. The team is releasing Elam, Jordan Schultz reports.

Emmanuel Ogbah News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Chiefs Releasing DE Emmanuel Ogbah

Per Schefter, the Chiefs have released DE Emmanuel Ogbah as they cut their roster down to 53 players. Ogbah, 31, is a former second-round pick of the Browns in 2016.

Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / August 29

Kansas City Chiefs part ways with linebacker just four months after signing him

Kansas City Chiefs have waived linebacker Wesley Bissainthe as they begin making their cuts to reach the NFL’s 53-man roster limit. Bissainthe’s time with the Chiefs has come to an end just four months after he joined the team as an undrafted rookie.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 30

Patrick Mahomes' status for Chiefs' season opener revealed

Patrick Mahomes suffered a complex knee injury late in the 2025 season.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 29

Chiefs slammed with major injury concern ahead of Week 1

The Kansas City Chiefs have enough on their plate with Patrick Mahomes' injury recovery. That's why knowing that the guy tasked with protecting his blindside is also dealing with an ailment is a major concern.

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