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Somewhere inside the Chiefs’ front office, a paperwork decision just changed the trajectory of a reserve guard’s career. No press conference. No farewell post.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / March 14

Chiefs Make Decision on 2x Super Bowl Champion Amid Free Agency

After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014 and finishing with a losing 6-11 record for the first time since 2012, the Kansas City Chiefs have given everything to rebuild their roster this offseason. To create room for spending, the team restructured Patrick Mahomes' contract for the fourth year in a row.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / March 14

Chiefs Re-Sign G Mike Caliendo

After opting not to tender him as a restricted free agent, the Chiefs reached an agreement today to re-sign offensive guard Mike Caliendo. According to

NFL News / Yardbarker

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 7

Chiefs Now Will Let Key O-Lineman Test Free Agency

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid never would’ve done it without Mike Caliendo. Before a Week 15 game at Cleveland in 2024, striving to reach a third consecutive Super bowl, the Chiefs’ head coach made the stunning decision to bump All-Pro card Joe Thuney out to left tackle.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / March 7

NFL Insider reports KC Chiefs won't tender key backup who started in Super Bowl LIX, allowing him to reach 2026 free agency

The Kansas City Chiefs won't be retaining one of their starters from Super Bowl LIX, according to a new report. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that the Chiefs will not tender OL Mike Caliendo a contract offer, allowing him to reach free agency.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 7

Chiefs Not Planning To Tender RFA G Mike Caliendo

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Chiefs do not plan to use a restricted tender on G Mike Caliendo. This means that Caliendo will be an unrestricted free agent next week. Caliendo, 27, signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of Western Michigan following the 2022 NFL Draft.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / November 7

Three glaring weaknesses Chiefs must address during bye week

Amid their bye week and ahead of a tough second-half schedule, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has three glaring weaknesses he must address.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / August 31, 2025

Chiefs biggest loser from the preseason is painfully obvious

The focal point of this offseason was to ensure that the Kansas City Chiefs fixed what ailed them in Super Bowl 59, which was the offensive line. Despite trading Joe Thuney to Chicago, there's optimism that the Chiefs o-line is much better than it was a season ago.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / June 23, 2025

Chiefs' Left Guard Competition Ramping Up

For so long, everyone was focused on the left tackle position within the Kansas City Chiefs organization. This offseason, Chiefs Kingdom will still probably be mostly focused on the left tackle battle between first-round pick Josh Simmons and free agency signee Jaylon Moore.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / June 21, 2025

Chiefs Scout Major Position Shift With One 'Awesome' Word

The Kansas City Chiefs' offensive line will be a big watch this offseason, and more so when training camp begins, as the unit is perhaps the most under pressure to perform in 2025.

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / June 19, 2025

Mike Caliendo’s contract year could end just like Nick Allegretti’s did

Nick Allegretti used to be the Kansas City Chiefs’ ultimate utility lineman, a reliable reserve who could be called upon at a moment's notice and trusted to hold his own.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Pride / June 19, 2025

With Joe Thuney’s exit, Mike Caliendo sees the Chiefs’ offensive line reshaping itself

After a key player was traded away, Kansas City’s offensive line is being rebuilt under shared leadership. As the Kansas City Chiefs wrap up their mandatory

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / June 18, 2025

Chiefs OL Mike Caliendo speaks on potentially uncomfortable practice dynamic with his biggest competition for a starting job

As the left tackle battle between Josh Simmons and Jaylon Moore gets the spotlight, don't forget about the competition at left guard. Second-year player Kingsley Suamataia and fourth-year veteran Mike Caliendo are both vying for the starting LG job.

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

Chiefs offensive lineman still haunted by Super Bowl loss and using it as fuel

The Kansas City Chiefs knew change was coming up front this offseason. When the Chiefs traded All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears in a cost-saving move, it opened the door for fresh competition at left guard.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / May 31, 2025

We’ve been talking about Mike Caliendo’s role on the Chiefs all wrong

How you feel about Mike Caliendo will depend on the way the conversation is framed—and that's a shame. This preseason, Caliendo is going to be given the chance to compete for starting reps at left guard in the wake of Joe Thuney's departure from the Kansas City Chiefs.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 25, 2025

Chiefs Bring Back Lineman Who Could Replace Joe Thuney

Little did he know it at the time but Mike Caliendo’s late-season starts at left guard may have served as his audition for the full-time role in 2025. Caliendo, who enters his third season with the Chiefs, signed his exclusive-rights tender on Monday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 24, 2025

Chiefs Officially Re-Sign ERFA G Mike Caliendo

The Kansas City Chiefs have officially re-signed G Mike Caliendo on Monday. He was an exclusive rights free agent this offseason, so all Kansas City had

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / March 7, 2025

Chiefs maintain versatility along offensive line with re-signing of Mike Caliendo

The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back some restricted free agents before the new league year begins. After news broke of the re-signing of punter Matt Araiza for the 2025 season, the Chiefs are reportedly also bringing back Mike Caliendo.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Chiefs Wire / January 26, 2025

Is Mike Caliendo playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs OL

Set to face the Buffalo Bills today in the AFC Championship Game, the Kansas City Chiefs will rely on their most experienced offensive linemen to keep star quarterback Patrick Mahomes on passing plays.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Chiefs Wire / January 24, 2025

Will Mike Caliendo play vs. Bills? Injury update for Chiefs OL

The Kansas City Chiefs might not be at full strength when they take on the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday. Veteran offensive lineman Mike Caliendo was listed on the Chiefs’ injury report this week, which could spell disaster for Kansas City’s front-five against Buffalo’s ferocious pass rush.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 19, 2025

Andy Reid Explains Decision to Start Joe Thuney, Mike Caliendo Over D.J. Humphries vs. Texans

After a long season of uncertainty at left tackle, the Kansas City Chiefs had a decision to make in the divisional round against the Houston Texans. Left

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / April 9, 2024

Chiefs officially sign exclusive rights free agents Nazeeh Johnson, Mike Caliendo

The Kansas City Chiefs have officially signed a pair of exclusive rights free agents (ERFAs). These are free agents who have yet to accrue three seasons in the NFL.