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An unlikely star has established himself in the first act of Kansas City Chiefs training camp. Former Indiana Hoosiers offensive lineman Kahlil Benson wasn't a draft pick.

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

Do the Chiefs Actually Have a Right Tackle Battle Between Jaylon Moore and Esa Pole?

When training camp begins, some Kansas City Chiefs players will show up to Missouri Western State University with plans to fight for a starting job. Others are just trying to make the initial 53-man roster.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / May 29

Kansas City Chiefs dark horse Esa Pole is suddenly gaining major traction after earning first-team offense repetitions in OTAs

Andy Reid revealed that Kansas City Chiefs second-year OT Esa Pole is rotating in with the starting offensive line during OTAs. Could he be true competition for Jaylon Moore at right tackle?

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

How many of the NFL players with at least 100 receiving yards in their first-career postseason game can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz

The 'Single-season TD record by NFL team' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 19

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

Here are five things the Chiefs must do to return to greatness.

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

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

The five teams best positioned to take over AFC supremacy from the Chiefs

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Most passing yards without a touchdown' quiz

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

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

Chiefs Invested Stock on Sunday in Potential Future Tackles

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid had just lost his quarterback to a season-ending injury and just gotten eliminated from the postseason for the first time in 11 years.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 14

Chiefs Elevate Pair of Intriguing Players Ahead of Sunday’s Game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Another week, another Chiefs offensive lineman expected to make an NFL debut. Last week it was Esa Pole, who never played high-school football.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 8

Which Emergency Player Quietly Emerged for Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Let this marinate for a few seconds. Patrick Mahomes has played most of this season with not one but two rookies at left tackle. And for all but one snap in Sunday’s 20-10 loss to Houston, that rookie blindside protector was not the player the Chiefs drafted in the first round.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 8

Reacting and Reviewing to the NFL Debut of Esa Pole

The Kansas City Chiefs haven't had much to smile about these past few hours, as their Week 14 loss to the Houston Texans drops them to a 6-7 record. With their playoff chances decreasing each week, the Chiefs needed something positive to take away from last night's game.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / December 8

Esa Pole among Chiefs' only bright spots in Week 14 loss to Texans — and the future could be even brighter for the rookie

The Kansas City Chiefs' Week 14 loss to the Houston Texans took a disastrous turn just seconds into the first quarter of the game. Already down two starting offensive tackles, Chiefs backup LT Wanya Morris suffered a leg injury on the opening offensive play of the game.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / December 3

Chiefs promote preseason standout OT Esa Pole from practice squad, sign former Cowboys draft pick in his place

The Kansas City Chiefs are shuffling offensive linemen on and off the 53-man roster and practice squad amidst their current injury situation. With the Chiefs sending their first-round draft pick, LT Josh Simmons, to injured reserve for at least the next four games of the 2025 NFL season, they had an open spot on the 53-man roster.

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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 / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 26

Chiefs' Elevate Fascinating Rookie OL Esa Pole

ARLINGTON, Texas – Esa Pole may not sleep on Wednesday night. The journey to his first NFL game looks a lot like the Six Flags thrill rides he’ll see next to AT&T Stadium.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 26

Chiefs Elevated S Mike Edwards & OT Esa Pole

The Chiefs announced on Wednesday that they have elevated S Mike Edwards and OT Esa Pole from the practice squad. Edwards, 29, is a former third-round pick of the Buccaneers back in 2019.