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Kansas City Chiefs Preseason Week 1 Snap Counts: Confidence shown in UDFA Kahlil Benson, third-year S Jaden Hicks answers questions

Here’s how the snaps worked out in the Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The Kansas City Chiefs were defeated 20-12 by the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 11

Kansas City Chiefs Day 12 Training Camp Takeaways: Jaden Hicks trending up, Rashee Rice speaks for first time since jail

The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped Day 12 of training camp practice on Tuesday, Aug. 11. There were plenty of important takeaways from the practice session and post-practice media availability.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 30

Comparing Jaden Hicks’ Rookie Season to Year Two

The Kansas City Chiefs missed the presence of veteran safety Justin Reid this season, as he took his services to the New Orleans Saints. Stepping up to try and fill the hole that Reid left was young safety Jaden Hicks, who had a strong season with Reid still in Kansas City.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / December 10

Kansas City Chiefs S Jaden Hicks has gone from ascending breakout star to afterthought in disappointing 2025 NFL season

Kansas City Chiefs S Jaden Hicks' 2025 NFL season somewhat mirrors the team's year to this point, with expectations sky-high after prior successes, only to fall flat.

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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 / Arrowhead Addict / November 18

Jaden Hicks was supposed to replace Justin Reid but something went wrong

When the Kansas CIty Chiefs let Justin Reid walk in free agency last spring, the assumption is that the secondary would be just fine. Bryan Cook was already in place as a starter, and Chamarri Conner was around to help flesh things out.

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

Chiefs' Week 9 Snap Counts vs. Bills: Mike Pennel confirms what fans knew all along, Jaden Hicks vanishes from defense

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a brutal Week 9 loss to the Buffalo Bills, dropping their record to 5-4 for the 2025 NFL season. With three losses to AFC opponents, the Chiefs will have to kick things into overdrive for the remainder of the 2025 NFL season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 11, 2025

Which Struggling Chiefs Defender Needs to Show Massive Improvement

The Kansas City Chiefs went into Sao Paulo, Brazil, to take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1. While some believed this would lean towards Kansas City, Los Angeles came away with a victory due to its offense being able to avoid the Kansas City defenders to score 27 points.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / September 6, 2025

'One game does not define any player' — Justin Reid defends his Chiefs replacement Jaden Hicks after tough Week 1 performance

The Kansas City Chiefs are expecting big things from safety Jaden Hicks in 2025, but unfortunately, the second-year defender didn't get off to a hot start in Brazil.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 21, 2025

Watch: Chiefs President Mark Donovan’s Thursday Press Conference

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Chiefs safety Jaden Hicks spoke Wednesday in advance of his club’s preseason finale Friday at home against the Chicago Bears.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 21, 2025

Watch: Wednesday Press Conference With Chiefs Safety Jaden Hicks

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Chiefs safety Jaden Hicks spoke Wednesday in advance of his club’s preseason finale Friday at home against the Chicago Bears.

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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 / Arrowhead Addict / August 11, 2025

Jaden Hicks is suddenly making an undeniable case for more snaps in 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs completed their first preseason game on Saturday. It was a chance to see which names on the roster bubble were impressing. Other players were hoping to further establish a greater hold on a potential impact role.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / August 10, 2025

Veteran Chiefs safety suffered torn Achilles

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said (via ESPN’s Nate Taylor) that veteran safety Deon Bush suffered a torn Achilles in a preseason loss to the Cardinals on Saturday night.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / July 24, 2025

Veteran Has High Hopes for Jaden Hicks in Year 2

The Kansas City Chiefs have high hopes going into the new season. After winning their ninth consecutive AFC West division title and punching their ticket to their third straight Super Bowl, the expectations for the Chiefs are that they will be right back in those positions in 2025.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / July 15, 2025

Chiefs Defender Listed As Breakout Star Candidate in 2025

One of the biggest departures this offseason for the Kansas City Chiefs was losing safety Justin Reid to the New Orleans Saints. During his Chiefs tenure, Reid and the Chiefs made the Super Bowl each season, which has now made Reid a two-time Super Bowl champion.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / July 10, 2025

'He has all the tools to be successful' — Justin Reid admits Kansas City Chiefs are in good hands with his 2025 replacement

While the Kansas City Chiefs lost a veteran defender, Justin Reid, during free agency this offseason, they're in good shape in the defensive secondary heading into the 2025 NFL season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 1, 2025

AFC West Breakout Candidates Raiders Must Watch For

The Las Vegas Raiders play in what could be the toughest division in football. The AFC West features three playoff teams and a Raiders squad wanting to take them down.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / June 26, 2025

Chiefs sitting on a gold mine with breakout star ready to take over in 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs lost a hustler in their secondary this offseason when Justin Reid signed with the Saints. It's not easy finding someone to replace what Reid can provide but the Chiefs hopefully already have a replacement in mind.

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

'The tape shows a breakout is coming' — Kansas City Chiefs' Jaden Hicks poised for big things during 2025 NFL season

The Kansas City Chiefs got one of the steals of the 2024 NFL Draft in Round 4 at pick No. 133 overall, selecting Jaden Hicks out of Washington State. Hicks was the 11th safety drafted, yet our A to Z Sports' Ryan Roberts had him graded much higher.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / June 24, 2025

Chiefs’ Jaden Hicks Set for a Bigger Role in 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs drafted Jaden Hicks in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft class with the expectation that he'd be able to grow and develop into a serviceable starter for them later down the line.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / June 15, 2025

Chiefs 4th-Round Pick Jaden Hicks Could Break Out in Season 2

The Kansas City Chiefs lost veteran safety Justin Reid to the New Orleans Saints in free agency earlier this offseason, so the team would definitely love somebody to step up and take his place.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / May 27, 2025

Chiefs' DB Jaden Hicks Looking to Start in 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs will have a chip on their shoulder next season. Everyone remembers how they got beat in Super Bowl LIX, and they did play a good football game that day.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / February 10, 2025

Jaden Hicks admits Chiefs 'can't make excuses' after embarrassing Super Bowl loss

There's no other way to say it: the Kansas City Chiefs laid a giant egg on Super Bowl Sunday. In an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles, the Chiefs' offense looked as bad as any single performance in the Patrick Mahomes era and the defense eventually lost their grip on keeping things close.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / January 5, 2025

Kansas City Chiefs rookie S Jaden Hicks gets hit in the wallet by NFL to start the new year

Yet another Kansas City Chiefs player has been fined for committing a penalty during their Christmas Day matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This time, it's rookie safety Jaden Hicks.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 13, 2024

AFC rookie check-in: 2024 draft picks who could replace a veteran

More than two months before training camps open, teams are already getting a good look at rookies in mini-camps and envisioning the roles they may play for the 2024 season. Here's a look at a rookie from each AFC team who could supplant a veteran in the starting lineup.

Ravens wrap up draft class signings

Broncos' Sean Payton gives puzzling assessment of Bo Nix

Raiders HC sings praises of rookie TE Brock Bowers

Insider expands on how Giants grew comfortable with Malik Nabers

Cowboys tumble in ESPN's post-draft power rankings

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Full Press Coverage / April 30, 2024

Is Jaden Hicks Next KC Steal From Day Three Of NFL Draft?

The Kansas City Chiefs have been able to hit on multiple draft picks from day three of the NFL Draft recently. No pick is guaranteed to be a solid selection.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 1, 2024