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Kansas City Chiefs’ Dave Toub says that Harrison Butker is his kicker, and they’re already seeing Justin Tucker’s impact on him

The Kansas City Chiefs added K Justin Tucker to the practice squad after Week 7. Special teams coordinator Dave Toub explained how the move came together and what it means for K Harrison Butker.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 2

Dave Toub Rejects Notion of Chiefs' Early-Season Special Teams Woes: 'It's So Early'

It's the least-discussed phase of the game, but special teams is an important one nonetheless. Especially for a Kansas City Chiefs team that hopes to still be playing football deep into January, there figure to be close games on the horizon that require proper execution on the margins.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 1

Dave Toub answers for Kansas City Chiefs WR Cyrus Allen’s injury and 4 more takeaways from Day 4 of training camp practice

The Kansas City Chiefs had a frustrating injury during Day 4 of training camp practice. Special teams coordinator Dave Toub had to answer for that injury after practice.

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KC Chiefs coach Dave Toub’s comments on first-round CB Mansoor Delane after OTAs aren’t the red flag you think they are

Dave Toub has Chiefs Kingdom in an uproar after telling reporters that Kansas City Chiefs first-round CB Mansoor Delane is getting work on special teams.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / June 4

Kansas City Chiefs’ Dave Toub name-dropped 3 UDFAs after OTAs wrapped up and just put the rest of them on notice

Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub name-dropped three UDFAs after OTAs wrapped up. What he said about the rest of them should put the entire UDFA class on notice heading into mandatory minicamp.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 22

Coaching Rumors: Cardinals, Kingsbury, Webb, 49ers, Falcons, Petzing, Lions, Fraley, Jaguars, Commanders

As the Steelers and Bills’ searches get underway, the Browns, Cardinals and Raiders’ processes have shifted into the background a bit. Two candidates (Mike McDaniel, Jesse Minter) pulled out of the Cleveland search, while Kevin Stefanski exited the Vegas derby.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 1

Chiefs' Toub Breaks Down Smith’s Huge Punt Return

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Brashard Smith got his first NFL touchdown last week. After the game at his locker, the rookie said he should’ve had two. His 44-yard punt return in the fourth quarter came ever so close to busting for six points.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 12

Chiefs’ Toub Has Blunt, Colorful Assessment of Season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A ninth-round selection in the 1985 draft, Dave Toub has seen a few things in the NFL since he entered the league as a Philadelphia offensive lineman.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 4

Chiefs’ Dave Toub Reveals 3 Interesting Points Before Texans Clash

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dave Toub generally doesn’t hold anything back, with his players or during press conferences. The assistant head coach and special teams coordinator was in December form on Thursday, too.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / December 4

Dave Toub throws a bucket of cold water on new Chiefs RB Dameon Pierce's revenge game chances in Week 14 vs. Texans

It appears that Kansas City Chiefs fans will be left waiting another week for the debut of new practice squad RB Dameon Pierce. It'd be a surprise at this point if the Chiefs were to elevate Pierce from the practice squad to face his former team, the Houston Texans, during Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / November 20

Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub shreds President Trump’s NFL kickoff rule hate: ‘He has no idea what’s going on’

President Donald Trump has made it clear, on multiple occasions, that he does not like the NFL‘s kickoff rule. Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub was asked Thursday for a reaction to the president’s recent comments — he did not hold back about the way he feels.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Field Level Media / November 20

Chiefs ST coach Dave Toub tees off on Donald Trump's kickoff take

President Donald Trump waded into the revised kickoff rules in the NFL. Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub would gladly usher him right back out of the conversation.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 20

Chiefs coach Dave Toub eviscerates Donald Trump for complaining about new kickoff rule

President Donald Trump criticized the NFL’s new kickoff rule during a guest appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” His comments apparently didn’t sit right with Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub, who delivered a message of his own to Trump.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 20

Chiefs’ Toub Explains What Happened on Critical Blocked PAT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Dave Toub spoke from the podium before practice on Thursday. The Chiefs (5-5) are hosting Indianapolis (8-2) on Sunday (12 p.m.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 15

Attitude and Altitude: Why Chiefs Are Ready for Sunday

DENVER, Colo. -- Sunday marks the biggest Broncos game in a decade, and arguably the biggest AFC West matchup for Kansas City since Patrick Mahomes made his NFL debut at Empower Field in 2017.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / November 13

Chiefs ST coordinator Dave Toub believes bye week may have been especially beneficial for his most important player

The Kansas City Chiefs are fresh off of their bye week and will look to finish the season stronger than they started it. At 5-4 the Chiefs are far from out of it, but need to be better during the second half.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 27, 2025

Chiefs' Week 8 game vs. Commanders means a little more for special teams coordinator Dave Toub and his family

When the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Washington Commanders on "Monday Night Football," it'll be an exciting moment for one particular football family.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 24, 2025

Why Toub Says Commanders Will Test Chiefs on Monday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Dave Toub spoke from the podium Friday at team headquarters. The Chiefs (4-3) host the Washington Commanders (3-4) on Monday Night Football (7:15 p.m.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / October 8, 2025

Is it time for the Chiefs to part ways with Harrison Butker?

After a boneheaded out-of-bounds kickoff in Jacksonville that gifted the Jaguars a head start in their game-winning drive, social media was set ablaze by fans trolling Butker for his blunder, with many demanding his dismissal.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / July 25, 2025

Dave Toub ends Chiefs' punt returner competition before it begins, gives stamp of approval to two rookies and an underdog

Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub always downplays how much control he has over the 53-man roster, but the truth is that this team

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / April 11, 2025

Dave Toub's special teams brilliance keeps feeding NFL teams beyond the Chiefs

If only every team in the National Football League had a Dave Toub available to it. The Kansas City Chiefs have exhibited excellence on special teams for the vast majority of Toub's lengthy tenure with the team as the unit's coordinator, which has only further cemented his reputation as one of the league's most lauded S/T coaches.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / January 18, 2025

Chiefs seal 7th straight AFC Championship appearance thanks to Dave Toub masterclass

The Kansas City Chiefs are moving onto their seventh straight AFC title game after defeating the Houston Texans by a score of 23 to 14. While football is a team sport, it's hard not to give Dave Toub and the Chiefs special teams unit a major shout-out.