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Chiefs re-sign wide receiver Tyquan Thornton

Late Monday evening, the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly reached an agreement with one of the team’s most interesting pending free agents, considering how impactful he was in such a short, limited role in his only season with the team. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, wide receiver Tyquan Thornton will re-sign with the Chiefs, signing […]

Chiefs News 3/10: Signing Kenneth Walker points to scheme shift

The latest Why the Chiefs signing Kenneth Walker could signal a big offensive scheme change | The Kansas City Star Walker had 14 carries for 20 yards on RPO play calls. That’s it. The Chiefs are changing who will be running the football — and, ideally, how they’re running the football. Or at least they […]

Chiefs sign safety Alohi Gilman to three-year deal

On Monday night, just when it felt like the Kansas City Chiefs had made enough moves for the first day of negotiating with free agents, the news broke of a veteran signing for the defense and its secondary — a position group that will officially be moving on without safety Bryan Cook and cornerbacks Trent […]

Chiefs receive 5th round compensatory pick to total 9 draft selections

On Monday, while the eyes of the football world were on the effective start to the NFL’s free agency, the league announced 33 compensatory selections in the 2026 draft. As expected, the Kansas City Chiefs were awarded an additional fifth-round selection (176th overall). Compensatory picks are awarded to teams that have a net loss of […]

Chiefs and former Patriots DT Khyiris Tonga agree to three-year deal

After the Kansas City Chiefs provided the offense with a boost by taking a big-time swing to start free agency, it was the defense’s turn to sign an experienced starter to a three-year contract. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo shared that the Chiefs have agreed to a contract with former New England Patriots’ defensive tackle Khyiris […]

Chiefs are signing Kenneth Walker III, Super Bowl MVP running back

The Kansas City Chiefs took less than 30 minutes of the open window to legally tamper with free agents before striking an agreement with the top running back available. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Chiefs have struck a deal with former Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III. The 25-year-old back is […]

FINALIZED: Travis Kelce signs with Chiefs for 1 year, up to $15 million

There’s a lot of back and forth about the future of tight end Travis Kelce’s NFL career, even some speculation on whether returning for his 14th season would include re-signing with the Kansas City Chiefs or another franchise. With half an hour before the free-agency frenzy begins on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network clarified […]

UPDATE: Travis Kelce, Chiefs working on one-year deal for up to $15 million

There’s a lot of back and forth about the future of tight end Travis Kelce’s NFL career, even some speculation on whether returning for his 14th season would include re-signing with the Kansas City Chiefs or another franchise. With half an hour before the free-agency frenzy begins on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network clarified […]

Trey Smith: Chiefs ‘Have something to prove’ after unfamiliar season

After a season that ended far earlier than the Kansas City Chiefs had grown accustomed to, right guard Trey Smith says the focus inside the organization isn’t on outside narratives about a fading dynasty. It’s on getting better. Smith, speaking during an appearance on the Up & Adams show with Kay Adams, addressed the criticism […]

Chiefs News 3/9: Travis Kelce is expected to play in 2026, but where?

The latest Travis Kelce expected to play 14th NFL season, but no guarantee it’s with Chiefs | The Athletic Kelce potentially joining a new NFL team in 2026 would be jarring. He spent his previous 13 seasons with the Chiefs, and it was previously assumed heading into the offseason that he’d either retire or re-sign […]

Chiefs will not tender Mike Caliendo a restricted free agency offer

Ahead of the NFL’s free agency effectively kicking off on Monday, teams are finalizing offseason attack plans. The Kansas City Chiefs are no exception. On Saturday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the Chiefs do not plan to make a restricted free agency offer to guard Mike Caliendo. Caliendo signed with the Chiefs in 2022 as […]

Chiefs re-sign long snapper James Winchester for his 12th season in KC

With the NFL’s legal-tampering period opening on Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of re-signing one veteran, long-time starter over the weekend. On Saturday, the Chiefs agreed to a one-year contract with long snapper James Winchester, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport noted that the $1.75 million salary keeps Winchester as the […]

Chiefs News 3/7: Raiders will trade Maxx Crosby to Ravens

The latest Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes could beat projected timeline in ACL comeback: report | FOX News At the time, the Chiefs said Mahomes would “begin his rehab process immediately,” though his availability for the start of the 2026 season remained uncertain. On Thursday, FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer provided an encouraging update about the three-time Super […]

AP Mailbag: All eyes on the Chiefs’ strategy in free agency

Welcome back to the Arrowhead Pride Mailbag! Throughout the offseason, watch for your opportunity to submit your Kansas City Chiefs questions in The Feed, which is found on AP’s home page. The Chiefs have already had a busy offseason before the league year even starts. Ahead of Monday’s “legal tampering” period, let’s see what’s on […]

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Chiefs Free Agency: Identifying targets for Chiefs at 4 positions

In recent seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs have been in roster-maintenance mode each offseason, usually shortened by their Super Bowl appearances. The team has focused on finding ways to sustain that success year over year. This offseason feels different. It’s time for some serious roster churn. The Chiefs clearly view it similarly. It began with […]

A proper farewell: Ranking Trent McDuffie’s best moments with Chiefs

On Wednesday afternoon, the Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a blockbuster trade, sending All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for the Rams’ 29th pick and three selections over the next two years. McDuffie was looking for a well-deserved contract extension this offseason, which presumably will make him one of the […]

Around the AFC West: Players set to leave the division

Every week, we will take a look at what the Kansas City Chiefs’ rivals in the AFC West are doing to prepare for the 2026 season. Denver Broncos The Denver Broncos are losing 12 players to unrestricted free agency. Among them is linebacker Alex Singleton, although there is buzz that Denver is making an effort […]

Chiefs News 3/6: Expect Chiefs to target 2 positions in free agency

The latest Why the Chiefs traded All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie | ESPN In the absence of having to pay McDuffie, the Chiefs have further opened the door for free agent signings to bolster the roster as well. When the offseason began, the Chiefs were more than $57 million over the cap. By trading McDuffie, the […]

ESPN mock draft has Chiefs doubling up on defense with picks 29 and 40

It’s a new era of mock-draft season after the Kansas City Chiefs acquired the 29th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft from the Los Angeles Rams at the cost of star cornerback Trent McDuffie. The deal puts an extra emphasis on defense in this upcoming draft, as the team is no longer building the unit […]

POLL: Do you approve of the Chiefs’ trade of Trent McDuffie?

The seismic waves from the Kansas City Chiefs’ move to trade cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams have yet to subside across Chiefs Kingdom. The returning haul of the 29th-overall pick in this year’s draft, a fifth-round pick, a sixth-round pick and a 2027 third-round selection is easy to get excited about, but […]

How Chiefs can rebuild the secondary after trading away Trent McDuffie

On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to trade cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams. Before diving into the details of the franchise-altering trade, it’s important to recognize the value McDuffie has had for the Chiefs. It could be argued that trading up to draft McDuffie was essential to winning back-to-back Super Bowls […]

The Chiefs’ short-term, long-term ramifications of Trent McDuffie trade

On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs made waves when the team dealt All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams for a haul of picks. McDuffie was a first-team All-Pro slot defender in 2023, a second-team All-Pro cornerback in 2024 and a key contributor on two Super Bowl-winning teams. With memorable plays like forcing […]

Chiefs News 3/5: Chiefs looking for running back below top of market

The latest NFL insider notebook: Maxx Crosby trade buzz grows, plus Kyler Murray’s next team and Mike Evans’ market | CBS Sports Chiefs targeting running back help The Chiefs appear ready to strike at the running back position this month. They don’t think Jeremiyah Love will fall to them at No. 9 (a few of our draft […]

Trent McDuffie trade puts Chiefs under the salary cap

Wednesday brought the shocking news that the Kansas City Chiefs are trading cornerback Trent McDuffie — a former first-team All-Pro selection — to the Los Angeles Rams for a package of draft picks centered around this year’s 29th-overall selection. There is no shortage of immediate takes surrounding the trade and what general manager Brett Veach […]