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Chiefs News 3/26: Patrick Mahomes sparking optimism for OTAs return

The latest Patrick Mahomes shows rehab progress, throws in new video | ESPN Based on Wednesday’s video clip, the Chiefs are optimistic that Mahomes is on track to participate — even in a limited capacity — in the team’s voluntary offseason practices, which are expected to start in May. Mahomes has spent much of his […]

State of the Chiefs’ secondary after free agency, ahead of draft

As the 2026 roster for the Kansas City Chiefs comes into shape this offseason, the biggest question marks lie in the defensive backfield. The Chiefs’ defense will move forward without three key starters in the secondary: cornerbacks Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson and safety Bryan Cook. In reaction to the departures, Kansas City acquired veteran safety […]

Is Leo Chenal the Commanders’ Best Free Agent Signing?

Leo Chenal has a golden opportunity with the Washington Commanders. The former Kansas City Chief signed a three-year contract with Washington during free agency for $8.2 million per year. The pay in itself indicates Washington’s belief in who Chenal can become in a defense that does not have Drue Tranquill and Nick Bolton playing ahead […]

Is Leo Chenal the Commanders’ Best Free Agent Signing?

Leo Chenal has a golden opportunity with the Washington Commanders. The former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker signed a three-year contract with Washington during free agency for $8.2 million per year. The pay in itself indicates Washington’s belief in who Chenal can become in a defense that does not have Drue Tranquill and Nick Bolton playing […]

Chiefs News 3/25: Giants sign former Chiefs linebacker Cam Jones

The latest Giants Sign Former Chiefs Super Bowl Champion LB to 1-Year Deal | Heavy Sports Jones would appear in all 17 games for the Chiefs in 2023, playing 67% of all special teams snaps and 7% of defensive snaps, recording 17 tackles. The former Hoosier was a mainstay in 2024 as well, once again […]

Chiefs Draft: 5 prospects who are hard to rank in 2026 class

For the most part, NFL Draft prospects tend to fall into general ranges when evaluating them: clear top-10 picks, first-rounders, Day 2 targets, Day 3 players and many other categories. Every year, though, there are a handful of prospects who defy that structure. These are the players with wide draft ranges, the ones teams struggle […]

Chiefs News 3/24: New Chiefs DT Khyiris Tonga signed with wrong team

The latest 2026 NFL Free Agents Who Signed With the Wrong Team | Bleacher Report DT Khyiris Tonga, Kansas City Chiefs The Kansas City Chiefs need pass-rushers. Last season, they tied for 26th in sacks and were in the middle of the pack with a 23.6 percent pressure rate. This offseason, the Chiefs cut Michael Danna and allowed […]

Chiefs and Travis Kelce put pen to paper on ‘three-year’ contract

On Monday afternoon, the Kansas City Chiefs revealed that future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce officially signed the contract that will keep him playing football in 2026 — and potentially beyond. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Kelce signed a three-year contract worth up to nearly $55 million with the Chiefs. Wait, […]

Todd McShay boosts Chiefs’ defense, receiving corps in mock draft 3.0

We are exactly one month away from the 2026 NFL Draft! As Pro Days happen and draft profiles are finalized, there has never been a better time for mock drafts, especially from veteran draft analysts like The Ringer’s Todd McShay. In his newsletter, “The McShay Report,” he authored his third mock draft of the offseason, […]

Chiefs News 3/23: Chiefs leaked rumor to trade up for Patrick Mahomes

The latest Mike Borgonzi Admits Chiefs ‘Leaked’ Fake Linebacker Rumor to Draft Patrick Mahomes | Pro Football & Sports Network How the Kansas City Chiefs Used Misdirection to Secure Patrick Mahomes in the 2017 NFL Draft While speaking on “The Schrager Hour,” Borgonzi detailed how Brett Veach became fixated on Mahomes’ talent, and that level of conviction […]

2026 NFL Draft’s RAScals: Top fits for the Chiefs

In this series, we will take a look at players who have a high RAS (Relative Athletic Score) but are projected to be selected on Day 3 or go undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft cycle. What is a RAS? RAS is a metric that was developed by Kent Lee Platt in 2013, which is […]

Chiefs News 3/21: Chiefs need quantity over quality to build secondary

The latest 2026 NFL free agency: Big remaining issues for 20 contenders | ESPN The solution: More quantity over quality. Veach’s track record is to generally lean on veterans with smaller contracts or unheralded prospects at cornerback, trusting that Spagnuolo can get more out of those defensive backs than others. McDuffie and Fulton are the exceptions […]

Chiefs re-sign linebacker, special teams leader Jack Cochrane

On Friday, the Kansas City Chiefs announced the re-signing of an underrated member of the defense and special teams from over the last four seasons. Linebacker Jack Cochrane will continue his NFL career in Kansas City after developing into the team’s leader in special-teams snaps in 2025; he finished second on the team in 2024. […]

Chiefs Draft: Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood is a strong fit in KC

Ever since the Kansas City Chiefs traded away star cornerback Trent McDuffie, there has been a lot of speculation that the Chiefs will look to bolster the secondary early in next month’s draft. But it’s not just McDuffie who left Kansas City in free agency: the franchise also lost starting cornerback Jaylen Watson and safety […]

Chiefs News 3/20: Cornerback is weakest position after free agency

The latest Here are the Kansas City Chiefs’ three weakest positions after free agency | Kansas City Star 1) Cornerback Like offensive tackle, cornerback didn’t make the list the first time around. Now both are in the top three — with cornerback at No. 1. When he got the opportunity in 2025, Nohl Williams flashed, […]

Chiefs double-up on defense in NFL.com’s latest mock draft

The major action of NFL free agency has passed, and football fans are now officially in countdown mode towards the 2026 draft, which begins on Thursday, April 23rd. The Kansas City Chiefs could go many different directions with the No. 9 and No. 29 picks in the first round, including doubling up on one side […]

3 ways Justin Fields could impact the Chiefs’ offense with Mahomes back

As fans of the Kansas City Chiefs continually check for updates on their favorite quarterback’s rehabilitation process, the organization went out and acquired a notable backup for Patrick Mahomes. New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields — a former first-round pick of the Chicago Bears — was targeted in a trade by general manager Brett Veach, […]

Chiefs Draft: Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks had top-30 visit

As a result of the Kansas City Chiefs’ blockbuster trade that sent All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams, the team has the 29th-overall pick in this year’s draft to go along with pick No. 9. The back end of the first round could be a worthwhile spot to invest in the defensive […]