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The Kansas City Chiefs have a ton of players who would fall into the properly rated category. However, one of the more underrated Chiefs players over the past three seasons has been linebacker Leo Chenal, as he enters the final year of his rookie contract signed back in 2022.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 21

Should Chiefs Extend This Young Linebacker?

The Kansas City Chiefs' agenda won't ever let up this offseason. With the 2025 NFL Draft just days away, the franchise has decided to focus its attention on that, understandably.

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

Is Chiefs Chenal Among Most Underrated Defenders?

The Kansas City Chiefs once again proved throughout the regular season why defense wins games, and ever since drafting linebacker Leo Chenal in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Chenal has added to that statement.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Pride / February 13

Chiefs begin offseason with a few coaching changes

Days after their Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Kansas City Chiefs have already been making changes for their 2025 redemption campaign, per CBS Sports college football reporter Matt Zenitz.

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

Kansas City Chiefs defender has an appropriate reaction to the team's latest 2025 offseason coaching hire

The Kansas City Chiefs have begun reloading their coaching staff for the 2025 NFL season. One new face on the defensive side of the ball is Chris Orr, former linebackers coach for Jackson State. One Chiefs player was particularly excited to learn about the hire.

NFL News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 6

Pair of former Wisconsin players to do battle Sunday at Super Bowl LVII

Two former Wisconsin football players will be part of Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX from New Orleans. Leo Chenal is a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs while

NFL News / The 33rd Team / February 4

Super Bowl LIX: Unsung Players On Chiefs, Eagles Who Could Determine Outcome

Super Bowl LIX will feature plenty of star power, with Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley, Chris Jones, and Jalen Carter leading two of the best rosters in the NFL.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 20

Key Chiefs defensive player pops up on injury report one day before matchup with Houston Texans

Just one day ahead of their Week 16 matchup against the Houston Texans, the Kansas City Chiefs have added starting linebacker Leo Chenal to the injury report with an illness.

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

Chiefs News: LB Leo Chenal Added to Injury Report Before Week 16 Game vs. Texans

Despite boasting the NFL's best record, the Kansas City Chiefs have dealt with numerous injuries and ailments throughout the year. That's no different coming into Week 16's game against the Houston Texans, and there's now another player nursing something as Saturday approaches.

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / November 18

Chiefs players promise to 'clean things up' after losing first game of season to Bills

For the first time in 16 games, the Kansas City Chiefs were on the losing end of an NFL contest in Week 11. The Buffalo Bills proved themselves to be worthy adversaries in Orchard Park on Sunday evening, and the Chiefs weren't able to answer them blow-for-blow, leaving K.C.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / November 17

Chiefs' latest practice squad elevation is an extension of LB Leo Chenal's game-winning field goal block

The Kansas City Chiefs made a lone practice squad elevation for Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills. The elevation is a clear extension of the outcome of last week's game against the Denver Broncos.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / November 15

Chiefs Linebacker Earns AFC Honor After Game-Winning Play

The Kansas City Chiefs will look to stay undefeated on Sunday when they travel to face the Buffalo Bills. Although the Chiefs are 9-0, they were one play away from suffering their first loss last week against the Denver Broncos until linebacker Leo Chenal blocked a game-winning field goal attempt to keep Kansas City's undefeated season alive.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / November 14

What Travis Kelce Told Leo Chenal After Game-Saving Blocked Field Goal

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off of a thrilling 16-14 win over Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos this past Sunday, a game that was saved by the heroics of current Chiefs linebacker and former Wisconsin Badger Leo Chenal, who blocked a field goal attempt by Broncos kicker Wil Lutz to save the day.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Chiefs Hero Lands Impressive Honor After Broncos Game

The Kansas City Chiefs barely managed to keep their undefeated season alive in Week 10, as they grinded out a 16-14 win over the Denver Broncos. And if it weren't for Leo Chenal blocking a potential game-winning field goal from Wil Lutz as time expired, there's a decent chance the Chiefs would have lost their first game of the year.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Last Word On Sports / November 13

Chiefs Linebacker Leo Chenal Is a Star in the Making

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal is becoming one of the NFL’s brightest young stars on defense. The 24-year-old recently made his name known to the rest of the league after blocking a potential game-winning kick against the Denver Broncos.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 13

AFC Notes: Leo Chenal, Antonio Pierce, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 13

Leo Chenal Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week After Blocked FG vs. Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs needed a heroic effort to bring home Sunday's win over the Denver Broncos, and linebacker Leo Chenal gave them just that. Following his victory-clinching play against an AFC West rival, the third-year linebacker is getting some hardware to match.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Chiefs Hero Leo Chenal Names Kansas City Teammate He Admires the Most

Leo Chenal expressed his gratitude to a fellow Kansas City Chiefs player whom he really looks up to. The 24-year-old linebacker is just in his third season with the team, but he has been steadily making a name for himself with his significant contributions to the Chiefs every week.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 10

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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / September 9

Chiefs LB Leo Chenal sent a message to the rest of the NFL with his dominant Week 1 performance

Kansas City Chiefs LB Leo Chenal put the rest of the league on notice in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. His performance in Super Bowl 58 wasn't an aberration, it was only the beginning of what was to come.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / July 2

Three Chiefs defensive players on track for starting roles

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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / February 19, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs LB Leo Chenal's new Twitter account went viral after he posted a hilarious 'proof' video

It's officially the 2024 NFL offseason for the Kansas City Chiefs with players enjoying some downtime after another extended campaign that resulted in a Super Bowl title. Chiefs second-year linebacker Leo Chenal played a major part in the Super Bowl LVIII victory, even if his performance might be a little underrated.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Badger Notes / February 12, 2024

Former Wisconsin Badgers LB Shines in Super Bowl LVIII Win

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs won their second straight Super Bowl, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime. Former Wisconsin Badgers LB

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / February 12, 2024

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Kansas City Chiefs News / The Forkball / February 8, 2024

Wisconsin Player in Super Bowl 2024

Just one former Wisconsin player is participating in this year’s Super Bowl. The big game is between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, and it is just a couple of days away.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Badger Notes / January 29, 2024

Former Wisconsin Badgers LB Advances to Super Bowl LVIII

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs took down the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game, marking their second straight Super Bowl berth for former Wisconsin Badgers football star LB Leo Chenal. By advancing to Super Bowl LVIII, a former Badger will appear in the Super Bowl for the 38th time out of 58 occurrences.