Kansas City Chiefs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jeff Caldwell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24

Chiefs Waived/Injured WR Jeff Caldwell

The Kansas City Chiefs announced they waived undrafted rookie WR Jeff Caldwell with an injury designation on Monday. If he passes through waivers unclaimed,

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid provides latest injury update on RG Trey Smith ahead of preseason Week 3 vs. Seattle Seahawks

Kansas City Chiefs starting RG Trey Smith is expected to return to practice ahead of preseason Week 3 vs. the Seattle Seahawks. Smith has dealt with a hip injury in recent weeks.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Andy Reid Announces Patrick Mahomes Update After Chiefs’ Major Decision

The NFL world continues to await Patrick Mahomes’ return to the field as the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for the 2026 regular season. The three-time Super Bowl MVP is working his way back from the torn ACL and LCL he suffered in his left knee during Kansas City’s Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last December.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Harrison Butker’s ‘wild’ 69-yard field goal has Albert Breer wondering if NFL will take drastic action

The Kansas City Chiefs had a lot to take away from their second preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but nothing stood out more than Harrison Butker’s 69-yard field goal.

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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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / August 24

'I Missed a Lot': Patrick Mahomes’ Mom Randi Reveals What She Gave Up Raising Chiefs QB Alone

Randi Mahomes wanted to be the “cool mom.” But raising three kids alone turned her into a disciplinarian. Years later, she credits that “structure” in

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 24

Why Chiefs Offensive Tackle Situation Is More Concerning Than It Seems

Kahlil Benson had become one of the hottest stories in Chiefs training camp, earning first-team reps at right tackle since the second day of the summer and quickly drawing praise from the coaching staff.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 24

5 position groups Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach must try to upgrade via trade or waiver wire during 53-man roster cuts

The Kansas City Chiefs have some work to do to improve its roster during the 53-man roster cut deadline. Waiver wire additions and trades should be realistic options.

Travis Kelce News / QBFanCentral / August 24

Rob Gronkowski backs ‘solid’ Travis Kelce to accomplish at least 800 yards in the 2026 NFL Season

Travis Kelce may not need another monster season to remain one of the NFL’s most effective tight ends. Rob Gronkowski believes the Chiefs star can still put together a “solid” 2026 campaign.

Xavier Worthy News / KansasCityHuddle / August 24

'He was so good'- Xavier Worthy’s mom, Nicky Jones, reveals how her son performed in all positions, including QB, RB & Punt

Xavier Worthy’s mother, Nicky Jones, has watched her son play football in just about every way imaginable. Xavier Worthy has been doing a little bit of everything with a football for a long time.

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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.

Patrick Mahomes News / KansasCityHuddle / August 24

Patrick Mahomes reveals why he wants to play only for Kansas City Chiefs and no other NFL team

Patrick Mahomes has spent his entire NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs, and he doesn’t sound interested in changing that anytime soon. While speaking with Trent Green during the Chiefs’ preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mahomes opened up about what Kansas City means to him as he works his way back from last season’s ACL injury.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 24

Chiefs Balancing Flexibility but 'Open for Business' With Roster Cuts Looming

With the preseason winding down, the Kansas City Chiefs' roster and depth charts are beginning to take shape. The team still has one more outing left to make last-minute evaluations, then the real work begins before 5 p.m.

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The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24

Chiefs’ preseason trend creates concern around Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs’ ugly preseason trend creates unexpected concern around Patrick Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs’ winless preseason record deserves little attention. Their repeated inability to finish promising possessions, however, creates an unexpected concern around Patrick Mahomes before his return from a serious knee injury.

Chiefs reporter shares massive Patrick Mahomes injury recovery update

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

Justin Fields using preseason time with Chiefs to prove himself

Chiefs' Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason game

The 'NFL Playoff-passing leaders' quiz

Andy Reid News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Chiefs’ undrafted rookie’s preseason flop leaves Andy Reid with tough decision

The Kansas City Chiefs have every intention of proving that last season, which saw them fail to make the NFL Playoffs, was an anomaly. But as Training

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Two Kansas City Chiefs Defenders Stand Out in Second Preseason Game

The Kansas City Chiefs’ defense is anchored by perennial Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones and defensive end George Karlaftis. The pieces around them have been in transition and will go a long way in determining the where the unit stacks up.

Mansoor Delane News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Chiefs’ Mansoor Delane immediately makes presence felt in preseason after injury-plagued training camp

On Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs continued their preseason slate with a narrow road loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Chiefs mostly played their backups in this one, with the team tuning up for the upcoming 2026 NFL season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Two Kansas City Chiefs Running Backs Pop Out in Second Preseason Game

Kansas City Chiefs second-year running back Brashard Smith and rookie Emmett Johnson stood out in the 16-15 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second preseason game Saturday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Young Kansas City Chiefs Receiver Ascends in Second Preseason Game

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jalen Royals was taken in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Utah State and played sparingly as a rookie. He caught two passes for four yards in seven games.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 23

Justin Fields using preseason time with Chiefs to prove himself

Once a first-round pick hyped to be the face of the Chicago Bears' franchise, Justin Fields is now looking to prove himself during the preseason with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chiefs' Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason game

Chiefs reporter shares massive Patrick Mahomes injury recovery update

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

Ranking the NFL's three biggest revenge games of 2026

The 'NFL QB season rushing leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 22

Chiefs' Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason game

NFL kickers are better than ever before, and they just keep proving it. Not only in terms of their accuracy, but also in terms of a range that would have seemed beyond comprehension even 10 or 15 years ago.

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

Chiefs reporter shares massive Patrick Mahomes injury recovery update

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets brutal assessment after preseason dud

Jayden Daniels makes worrisome admission after preseason struggles

The 'NFL kickers with a 60-yard field goal' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Viral Sports News / August 22

Former Kansas City Chiefs Wide Receiver Has Reportedly Died

Barry Pearson, a former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver best known for his role in one of the NFL’s most memorable plays, has died. He was 76. Pearson passed away Sunday, Aug.

Matt Waletzko News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 21

Chiefs Place OT Matt Waletzko On Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs officially placed OT Matt Waletzko on injured reserve Friday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Waletzko, 25, is a former fifth-round pick by the Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft out of North Dakota.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 21

Chiefs reporter shares massive Patrick Mahomes injury recovery update

One of the most remarkable NFL-related stories of 2026 continues to be how Mahomes has recovered from the torn ACL and torn LCL he suffered on Dec. 14, 2025.

Chiefs reveal Patrick Mahomes plan for Week 2 of preseason

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

Raiders' Maxx Crosby opens up about relationship with Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 21

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

Recently, Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce shared that he is taking steps toward "being a better leader" ahead of what could become the final season of his playing career. It sounds like Chiefs head coach Andy Reid felt like Kelce took things a little too far during the club's training camp, which wrapped up on Thursday.

Andy Reid reveals what has him ‘fired up’ entering Chiefs season

Chiefs reveal Patrick Mahomes plan for Week 2 of preseason

Raiders' Maxx Crosby opens up about relationship with Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes

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