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Chiefs assistant GM on the real reason behind Travis Kelce’s contract structure amid retirement rumors

Kansas City Chiefs assistant GM Chris Shea discussed TE Travis Kelce’s $12 million contract to return to the franchise for his 14th NFL season. The Chiefs are usually seen handing out straightforward contracts to their players, rarely taking on additional years of dead money without good reason.

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1 last-minute trade Chiefs must make before Week 1 of 2026 NFL season

The Kansas City Chiefs have spent the 2026 offseason trying to erase the memory of an uncharacteristic postseason absence. Their summer has reflected that urgency.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20

Three NFL quarterbacks who need a massive comeback in 2026

Some NFL quarterbacks enter a new season chasing awards or postseason glory. But three starting quarterbacks need to prove that one difficult year did not permanently change their careers.

Lamar Jackson shares Super Bowl warning for Ravens amid uncertainty about his future

Ravens reportedly 'want' this Lamar Jackson resolution amid uncertainty about his future

Chiefs doctors and Andy Reid disagree on Patrick Mahomes decision

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels issues statement on LSU jersey situation

The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / August 20

Chiefs re-sign LB from their Super Bowl-winning team and waive Anthony Dunn

The Kansas City Chiefs’ linebacker lineup has been a growing concern as the regular season approaches, with injuries piling up during training camp. The

Kansas City Chiefs News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Former Kansas City Chiefs Coach Has Reportedly Died

Longtime special teams coach Frank Gansz Jr., whose work with the Kansas City Chiefs helped turn Dante Hall into one of the NFL’s most electric return men, died over the weekend at age 64.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 19

Kansas City Chiefs host three players for tryouts at training camp on Wednesday, including two offensive linemen

The Kansas City Chiefs had a trio of players in for tryouts on Wednesday. They signed LB Cam Jones, but they’re also sniffing around offensive line additions after multiple injuries at training camp.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Emmett Johnson News / TWSN / August 19

Emmett Johnson’s Breakout Preseason Is Changing the Kansas City Chiefs’ Backfield

After signing Kenneth Walker in NFL free agency, the Kansas City Chiefs already have their top running back secured for the 2026 NFL season. What they

Patrick Mahomes News / EssentiallySports / August 19

Kansas City Chiefs Still Eyeing Cap Changes After Clearing $43 Million From Patrick Mahomes’ Contract

With just a few weeks removed from the regular season kickoff, the Kansas City Chiefs are left with a little over $3.99 million in effective cap space.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 19

‘We are certainly open for business’ — Kansas City Chiefs’ assistant GMs aren’t ruling out trades, waiver wire claims during roster cuts

The Kansas City Chiefs could be active during 53-man roster cuts with both trades and waiver claims on the table. Assistant GMs Mike Bradway and Chris Shea are in lockstep on that.

Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Chiefs Announces Jason Kelce News Amid NFL Training Camp

The Kansas City Chiefs are working through training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 season. Travis Kelce

Kansas City Chiefs News / TWSN / August 19

Kansas City Chiefs Rookie Who Is Not Worth the Hype

One player that’s been getting a ton of hype during the offseason is Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen. The most recent instance of this hype train comes after Allen made a nice play over Mansoor Delane.

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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 / The Spun / August 19

Colin Cowherd Wonders If Patrick Mahomes Is On The Decline

Fox Sports radio host Colin Cowherd isn’t ready to sell all his stock in Patrick Mahomes, but he’s not exactly ready to sing his praises. Mahomes, a six-time Pro Bowler and three-time Super Bowl champion, has already put together a Hall of Fame résumé.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Chiefs to Make Decision on Quarterback Amid Patrick Mahomes Development

Patrick Mahomes’ recovery from the torn ACL and LCL in his left knee continues to trend in the right direction as the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for the 2026 season.

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The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 19

Andy Reid reveals what has him ‘fired up’ entering Chiefs season

After a 6-11 season, the longtime head coach is not pretending everything went according to plan.

Eric Bieniemy addresses return to Chiefs, recovery of wife after shooting

Second act: Which 2026 NFL coordinator hires could earn another HC job next offseason?

The 'Most 200-receiving-yard games' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19

Chiefs co-owner reveals ‘singing’ reason for Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift wedding snub

One of the owners of the Kansas City Chiefs revealed that he wasn’t invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, which was held at Madison Square Garden in July.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19

Chiefs’ Justin Fields catches strays after helping ruin Aaron Glenn’s first season as Jets head coach

Justin Fields may have moved on from the New York Jets, but the veteran quarterback is still catching criticism for his role in the team’s disastrous first season under head coach Aaron Glenn.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 19

Kansas City Chiefs re-sign familiar face in free agency to reinforce depth after recent injuries at 2026 training camp

The Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed LB Cam Jones and waived UDFA DE Anthony Dunn. The moves come after recent linebacker injuries at training camp. The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Wednesday that they re-signed linebacker Cam Jones and waived UDFA defensive end Anthony Dunn.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 19

Chiefs Reunite with Former Linebacker Cam Jones: Why KC Made the Move Now

With training camp nearly complete, the Kansas City Chiefs have made a move to bolster their linebacker depth with a familiar face. On Wednesday, the Chiefs announced that they have signed linebacker Cam Jones, who appeared in all 17 regular season games for the Chiefs in both 2023 and 2024.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19

Chiefs bringing back Super Bowl champion after 1 year away

The Kansas City Chiefs need to get back to the playoffs in 2026. If the Chiefs want to actually get back to the Super Bowl, they’ll first need to stack enough wins to make the postseason in a competitive AFC conference.

Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / August 19

Chiefs’ Injury Crisis Worsens as Josh Simmons, Tyquan Thornton and Others Sit Out Practice

After only one preseason game, the Kansas City Chiefs’ injured player list has alarmingly bumped up to seven. To overturn 2024’s underwhelming 6-11 run, the Andy Reid-led team was doing its best to avoid injuries in training camp.

Patrick Mahomes News / KansasCityHuddle / August 19

Patrick Mahomes expresses his love for Mexican breakfast, including burrito with ‘eight different things’

Patrick Mahomes gave fans a look at his breakfast preferences during the Kansas City Chiefs training camp, and his idea of a Texas morning meal comes with plenty packed inside.

Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / August 19

'We just flopped them'- Andy Reid provides an update on Trey Smith’s hip injury and potential return

Offensive guard Trey Smith has been away from the Kansas City Chiefs for more than a week because of a hip injury, and head coach Andy Reid gave a cautious update on the two-time Pro Bowl guard.

Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / August 19

Chiefs’ Eric Bieniemy on Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes impact on his spirits amid personal situation

Kansas City Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy is back with the franchise after suffering a major personal situation at the start of training camp. Coach Bieniemy is back with the Chiefs after four seasons away, hoping to reinject life into the team’s offense after their first missed postseason in 10 years.