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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 19
Five things the Chiefs must do to return to Super Bowl contenders

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
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 15
Chiefs Invested Stock on Sunday in Potential Future Tackles

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

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.

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The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to win a Conference Championship game before turning 27 years old can you name in five minutes?

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The 'NFL coach postseason win leaders' quiz
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 8
Which Emergency Player Quietly Emerged for Chiefs

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 8
Reacting and Reviewing to the NFL Debut of Esa Pole

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

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

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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 26
Chiefs' Elevate Fascinating Rookie OL Esa Pole

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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / October 24
Kansas City Chiefs to bring promising UDFA that got away during 53-man roster cuts back to the practice squad

Kansas City Chiefs to bring promising UDFA that got away during 53-man roster cuts back to the practice squad

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to reunite with an undrafted free agent who got away during 53-man roster cuts. Back in early September, Brett Veach made a tough decision and waived UDFA OT Esa Pole during 53-man roster cuts.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / October 23
Chiefs could have opportunity to strengthen their roster depth by reuniting with one of their 2025 preseason standouts

Chiefs could have opportunity to strengthen their roster depth by reuniting with one of their 2025 preseason standouts

The Kansas City Chiefs had to make some tough decisions while trimming down their roster to 53 players following the preseason. Perhaps the toughest among them was releasing offensive tackle Esa Pole.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 27
Chiefs get burned by taking unnecessary risk with talented young player who had a dominant preseason

Chiefs get burned by taking unnecessary risk with talented young player who had a dominant preseason

The Chiefs lost a talented young player on Wednesday. Kansas City waived offensive tackle Esa Pole on Tuesday, but hoped that he would clear waivers so it could re-sign him to the practice squad.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Talk / August 27

Jets claim LB Cam Jones, OT Esa Pole, TE Jelani Woods off waivers

The Jets have started tweaking their 53-man roster. The NFL announced that they have claimed linebacker Cam Jones, offensive tackle Esa Pole, and tight end Jelani Woods off of waivers.

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / August 27
Jets swoop in to steal two roster cuts Chiefs hoped to keep hidden

Jets swoop in to steal two roster cuts Chiefs hoped to keep hidden

The Kansas City Chiefs knew they were likely to lose someone on waivers after the team submitted dozens of roster cuts to the National Football League by Tuesday's deadline.

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