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If this is the AFC’s best, the Chiefs will be just fine in 2026

This is the best the NFL has to offer? That’s the thought that crossed my mind multiple times while watching Wild Card weekend. This isn’t to diminish the quality of the games. I was locked in from start to finish — okay, maybe not to the finish. I’m not sure how many football fans truly […]

Chiefs News 1/15: Missing out on running back last draft was big deal

The latest As Chiefs struggled to unexpected season, these 3 small things became a big deal | The Athletic Striking out on a need in Round 4 That left a fourth-round pick likely earmarked for running back. Heck, general manager Brett Veach even said before the draft that there was a “good chance” he would use one […]

USA Today mock draft has Chiefs drafting game-changing defender

There are over three months until the 2026 NFL Draft, but with the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason underway, it’s time to consider what draft prospects the Chiefs could select with the ninth overall pick. On Wednesday, USA Today published a mock draft with the Chiefs predicted to select the top safety in the 2026 NFL Draft. […]

3 lessons from the Wild Card round from which the Chiefs could learn

For the first time since 2014, the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t make the playoffs and watched Wild Card weekend from home just like the rest of us. Hopefully, there are lessons to learn from this year’s postseason that the Chiefs can apply to their in-house philosophies. Here are three takeaways I had from the first […]

Chiefs News 1/14: Alex Smith shares opinion on the next Chiefs’ OC

The latest Former Chiefs QB Alex Smith Reveals Who Andy Reid Could Hire As New OC To Replace Matt Nagy | Pro Football Network The Chiefs will be searching for a new offensive coordinator this offseason, and former Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith shared his thoughts on who the team might target. Smith joined Kay Adams […]

4 defensive stats that tell the story of the Chiefs’ 2025 season

As we review the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2025 season, four statistics help explain how the defense performed. Each number highlights a specific issue — and the broader takeaway that followed. 1. Chiefs earned sacks on 6% of third-and-longs Despite generating pressure on 51% of third downs that required seven or more yards, the Chiefs’ defense […]

Eagles sign former Chiefs fullback

The Philadelphia Eagles are wasting no time building their 2026 roster, and after signing eight players to future contracts on Monday, they are reportedly bringing in a fullback. Former Chiefs RB Carson Steele is expected to sign with the Eagles, according to his agent. Steele played in 17 games as a rookie for Kansas City […]

Jets sign quarterback Bailey Zappe

The Jets have signed quarterback Bailey Zappe to a reserve/future contract per Tom Pelissero. The 26 year old Zappe was a fourth round pick by the Patriots in 2022. He spent two years in New England before bouncing between the Chiefs and the Browns the last two seasons. There is little chance that Zappe will […]

Daily Slop: 13 Jan 26 – Commanders now interviewing potential QB coaches; fans still waiting for Joe Whitt replacement

Commanders links Articles A to Z Sports The Commanders interview Chiefs defensive line coach Joe Cullen; could be underrated hire that improves Washington’s defense Cullen has been a defensive coach since 1991 and has extensive experience calling plays as a defensive coordinator, most recently with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021. Quinn will likely want an […]

Chiefs News 1/13: Multiple OC candidates have experience with Mahomes

The latest Kingsbury Isn’t Only Potential Chiefs OC With Mahomes History | Sports Illustrated But none of them have known Patrick Mahomes longer than Kliff Kingsbury. And only Kingsbury has known Mahomes longer than Davis Webb. When Kingsbury offered Mahomes a scholarship to Texas Tech, the team’s quarterbacks were Webb and Baker Mayfield. All four of them took […]

Chiefs keep tight end Tre Watson as practice squad contracts expire

According to Monday’s official NFL transactions report, the Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed practice squad tight end Tre Watson to a reserve/future contract. The agreement will become official at the start of the new league year on March 11. Watson joined the Chiefs in April as an undrafted free agent. Although he has combined for […]

NFL 2026 coaching tracker: Buccaneers have interviewed Mike Kafka

Starting with Black Monday, we’re tracking the NFL’s 2026 coaching carousel — especially as it relates to the Kansas City Chiefs — right here: Tuesday, January 13 Monday, January 12 Sunday, January 11 Saturday, January 10 Friday, January 9 Thursday, January 8 Wednesday, January 7 Tuesday, January 6 Monday, January 5 News from the run-up […]

NFL 2026 coaching tracker: Steelers’ Mike Tomlin is stepping away

Starting with Black Monday, we’re tracking the NFL’s 2026 coaching carousel — especially as it relates to the Kansas City Chiefs — right here: Tuesday, January 13 Monday, January 12 Sunday, January 11 Saturday, January 10 Friday, January 9 Thursday, January 8 Wednesday, January 7 Tuesday, January 6 Monday, January 5 News from the run-up […]

PFF mock draft has Chiefs valuing offense over defense in first round

There are over three months until the 2026 NFL Draft, but with the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason underway, it’s time to consider what draft prospects the Chiefs could select with the ninth overall pick. On Monday, Pro Football Focus posted a first-round mock draft with the order updated after a weekend of Wild Card playoff […]

Chiefs News 1/12: Could Kansas City target L’Jarius Sneed for return?

The latest L’Jarius Sneed’s downfall could set up a perfect low-cost Chiefs return | Arrowhead Addict Sneed is currently two years into a four-year contract negotiated with the Titans following a trade to Nashville by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024. The Chiefs secured a third-round pick from Tennessee in exchange for Sneed, who had received the […]

Ravens complete interview with Chiefs OC Matt Nagy for head coaching vacancy

As first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport earlier this week, the Baltimore Ravens completed an interview Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy for their head coaching vacancy today. This follows completed interviews with Vance Joseph, Davis Webb, Klint Kubiak, and Kevin Stefanski. The Ravens have requested to interview multiple other candidates, as well. […]

4 things the Chiefs need to do in the 2026 offseason

The Kansas City Chiefs’ season is over — and after finishing with a disappointing 6–11 record, they enter the offseason facing a long list of questions. This year looks nothing like the championship standard established during the Andy Reid era, and a devastating injury to the team’s most important player only adds to the uncertainty […]

Only one Chiefs player named to 2025 All-Pro team

The Associated Press announced its 2025 NFL All-Pro team, which was selected by a national panel of 50 media members. Just one player from the Kansas City Chiefs — center Creed Humphrey — made either the first or second team. First team Offense Defense Special teams Second team Offense Defense Special teams *Tied for second […]

Let’s Argue: The Chiefs should trade Chris Jones

In our “Let’s Argue” series, Mark Gunnels considers the hot takes, wacky predictions and unpopular opinions of Kansas City Chiefs fans from all over the world. Chris Jones should be traded I’ve seen this take coming from Chiefs Kingdom several times. I understand the sentiment: the Chiefs need as many draft picks as possible. Still, […]

Chiefs News 1/10: The NFL is investigating Rashee Rice

The latest The NFL is investigating Rashee Rice − here’s what happens next | USA Today It is unclear whether Rice’s ex-girlfriend has filed a police report associated with the allegations. Police in Overland Park, Kansas told USA TODAY that they responded to a call at Rice’s home in 2024 but that no abuse report […]

In Wild Card Weekend’s ‘Reacts’ poll, Chiefs’ fans want brand new OC

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Each week, we send out questions to the most plugged-in Kansas City Chiefs fans. You can see all of the recent survey results here. And be sure to check out FanDuel Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation. Chiefs fans’ confidence Just under half […]

5 NFL Draft prospects for Chiefs’ fans to know at Saturday’s Hula Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs are in offseason mode, and the NFL Draft represents one of the most important phases ahead. The Hula Bowl in Daytona Beach, Florida is the first college all-star game of this cycle, featuring draft-eligible players looking to make early impressions. This week, I traveled to observe practices leading up to Saturday’s […]

Washington Commanders Coaching Tracker: Add Chiefs DL coach Joe Cullen to the list of interviewees for the defensive coordinator job

Joe Cullen interviewed for DC job Mike Garafolo reports that Chiefs DL coach Joe Cullen has interviewed with Washington as the replacement for fired defensive coordinator Joe Whitt. This is the first time Cullen’s name has been mentioned nationally this cycle. Back in 2024, prior to Super Bowl LVIII, Kansas City quietly inked him to […]

Chiefs News 1/9: Bold trade could reopen Chiefs’ Super Bowl window

The latest How do the Chiefs, Ravens and Bengals reopen their Super Bowl windows? | The Athletic It’s why Veach might have to seriously consider a transaction nearly as bold as the one he made with Hill. That could mean trading McDuffie. The logic is there. McDuffie, at 25, remains in his prime and is […]