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Ex-Chiefs QB jokes about making a comeback

The Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback situation is so bad that a 43-year-old who has not played in seven years is joking about making a comeback. Matt Cassel, who started 47 career games with the Chiefs, joked on social media Sunday that he was ready to make a comeback.

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Report: Chiefs sign QB Shane Buechele as Gardner Minshew lands on IR

The Kansas City Chiefs signed quarterback Shane Buechele from the Buffalo Bills practice squad and quarterback Gardner Minshew was placed on season-ending injured reserve, according to multiple reports Monday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Sportz Assassin / December 22

Chiefs Moving To Kansas?

The Chiefs may be moving from Kansas City to Kansas City. Today the organization agreed to move from Kansas City, Missouri to Kansas City, Kansas to build their new stadium.

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

Here’s What Next for Chiefs After Selecting Kansas as New Stadium Site

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- In one of their final actions prior to moving forward with Kansas as the site of their new home, chairman and CEO Clark Hunt and president Mark Donovan got a private tour.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 22

Chiefs crossing border to Kansas for new stadium

After more than five decades at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, the Chiefs are expected to cross the border to play at a proposed new stadium in Kansas.

Chiefs sign QB Shane Buechele as Gardner Minshew lands on IR

Former Chiefs quarterback jokes about making a comeback

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce tops fan voting for Pro Bowl

Chiefs HC Andy Reid is expected to return in 2026

Former NFL star Robert Griffin III offers best fix for Chiefs

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Gardner Minshew News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22

Chiefs Place QB Gardner Minshew On Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs announced they have placed QB Gardner Minshew on injured reserve. While he avoided a torn ACL, his knee injury is still major enough to end his season with two games left to play. Minshew, 29, is a former sixth-round pick of the Jaguars out of Washington State back in 2019.

Kansas City Chiefs News / The SportsRush / December 22

'It’s Been an Embarrassment of Riches': Chiefs Superfan Paul Rudd Tells Travis Kelce How He Feels About Early Elimination

This year, the Kansas City Chiefs will not only miss the AFC Championship for the first time since 2017, but they will also miss the NFL playoffs altogether for the first time since 2014.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Apex Sports / December 22

The Kansas City Chiefs Have Made the Shocking Decision To Leave Missouri For Kansas

If you’ve ever tried to explain the geography of Kansas City to someone from the East Coast, you know the struggle. “Yes, there are two of them. No, the team plays in Missouri.

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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.

Andy Reid News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Andy Reid, Chiefs Receive Good News After Missing Playoffs

Andy Reid recently lost Patrick Mahomes to a season-ending torn ACL and LCL. Mahomes' season was cut short with three games remaining. After one of the NFL's top quarterbacks was ruled out for the rest of the season, the Chiefs turned to Gardner Minshew.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

Travis Kelce News / Field Level Media / December 22

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce tops Pro Bowl fan voting

Travis Kelce received the most fan votes for the Pro Bowl Games for a second consecutive season, the NFL announced Monday. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end appeared on 420,383 fan ballots for the 2026 all-star showcase, which will be staged at San Francisco's Moscone Center on Tuesday, Feb.

Kansas City Chiefs News / 5 GOATs / December 22

Bill Simmons sparks Taylor Swift pregnancy rumors amid Travis Kelce retirement talk

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons sparked a Taylor Swift pregnancy rumor amid the talk of Travis Kelce potentially retiring after the 2025 season. The long time tight end and future Hall of Famer got engaged to the global pop-star earlier this year.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22

Chiefs rumors: Kansas City to announce move from Missouri to Kansas on Monday

In a developing story, the Kansas City Chiefs are expected to announce a major decision on Monday. The Chiefs are expected to announce a move from Missouri to Kansas, pending an LCC approval.

Gardner Minshew News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22

Chiefs QB Gardner Minshew Avoided Torn ACL

According to Ian Rapoport, Chiefs QB Gardner Minshew avoided tearing his ACL on Sunday despite the initial diagnosis. Rapoport says the MRI showed Minshew’s ACL is fine, though he still will miss the rest of the season with the knee injury.

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

What Needs to Happen for Chiefs to Obtain Top-10 Draft Choice

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As the NFL grapples with an AFC playoff field devoid of Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow, the Chiefs are experiencing a different type of unfamiliar territory.

Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 22

What We Know So Far About Patrick Mahomes’ Injury

It was a difficult scene a week ago for all of the NFL, especially the Kansas City Chiefs, when they saw their franchise quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, go down late in the team's Week 15 loss.

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

Why Tailgate-Loving Chiefs Fans Shouldn’t Fear Stadium Announcement

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In the context of the rest of the NFL, comedian Kathleen Madigan explains Eastern Kansas perfectly. “State pride, like in Texas, woo,” she says in her routine called The Family Thread.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / December 22

ESPN's Alex Smith Sends Chiefs Message After Double Loss in 2025

NFL analyst Alex Smith delivered a clear message about the Kansas City Chiefs during their difficult 2025 season. The Chiefs missed the postseason for the first time since 2014 and sit at 6-9 after Sunday's 26-9 loss to the Tennessee Titans, which they played without injured star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Tensions Flare as Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith Go Off on Chiefs Teammates

The Kansas City Chiefs fell 26-9 to the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, a loss that marked a low point for a team that won the 2024 Super Bowl. The game exposed Kansas City’s breakdowns.

Travis Kelce News / FirstSportz / December 22

Travis Kelce Makes NFL History, Matches Jerry Rice with 12 Consecutive 800-Yard Seasons

Travis Kelce missed the chance to become the only tight end with a three-peat to his name after the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in last season’s Super Bowl.

Chris Oladokun News / A to Z Sports / December 22

Chiefs' Chris Oladokun can say what less than a few quarterbacks in the history of the league can say

How many NFL quarterbacks can say that their first-ever completion in the big leagues is to the greatest tight end of all time? Well, I’d say even fewer can say that.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Gridiron Heroics / December 21

Travis Kelce’s Response to Question If He Has Played His Last Game With Patrick Mahomes

Travis Kelce faced a question few expected to hear so soon, whether he has already played his final game alongside Patrick Mahomes. The moment captured the uncertainty surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs after a season derailed by injuries and disappointment.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / December 21

Chiefs QB situation gets worse after Gardner Minshew injury

After losing Patrick Mahomes to a torn ACL, the Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback situation has gotten even worse.

Chiefs' Gardner Minshew II sees Patrick Mahomes injury as an 'opportunity'

Five things the Chiefs must do to return to Super Bowl contenders

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes targeting bold goal at start of injury rehab

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'NFL rookie passing-yard leaders' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / December 21

Andy Reid Not Planning 2026 Retirement; Matt Nagy Declined Chiefs Extension Offer

An offseason tradition on the coaching front has featured Andy Reid swatting away retirement rumors. This season, however, will end with a rare set of meaningless Chiefs games.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / December 20

Chiefs Place OT Jawaan Taylor, LB Leo Chenal On IR

The Chiefs made a flurry of roster moves on Saturday ahead of their Week 16 matchup with the Titans, per a team announcement. Right tackle Jawaan Taylor and linebacker Leo Chenal were placed on injured reserve, ending their seasons.