Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach has described the 2026 NFL Draft as “unique.” After running through a full first-round mock draft, I might add the word “challenging.” There’s no doubt this isn’t a typical draft year. The NFL is still factoring in the COVID era of college football (one likely first-round pick played six college seasons) and the NIL and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs Coach Andy Reid delivered a small update on the status of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and as the club’s offseason workouts begin this week, fans will take any update they can get. “He’s doing great, but we just got to — you got to be smart with this thing,” Reid said Monday via a Zoom press …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Last Thursday, Miami defensive lineman Reuben Bain Jr. walked through the doors of the Chiefs’ training complex, one of dozens of college prospects passing through Kansas City on their way to the 2026 NFL Draft. “It’s part of the process,” Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach said Thursday during a pre-draft Zoom press conference. “Needless to say …
Bryan Cook Heads to Bengals for $40.24 million Over 3 Years The Chiefs’ Fab Five of the 2022 NFL Draft lost its third member Monday afternoon with safety Bryan Cook heading to Cincinnati on a three-year deal that includes $18 million in 2026, according to NFL Network. Cook, a second-round selection (No. 62 overall), played in 62 games for the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With the possibility that Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy may depart for a head coaching job or even a position as offensive coordinator with another team, quarterback Patrick Mahomes has ideas about the next coach who might take charge of the Kansas City offense. “Obviously, there’s names out there, but I think with especially how many …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs finished their 2025 campaign Sunday, and now they know all of their opponents for the 2026 season, a slate featuring a couple of familiar AFC rivals and a two-time Super Bowl foe. The 17-game slate includes eight home games and road contests, including trips to Buffalo, Miami and Seattle, as well as two road …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Injuries prompted the Chiefs to shuffle their roster heading into their Christmas night matchup with the Denver Broncos, placing five players on injured reserve, including cornerback Trent McDuffie, who has been dealing with a knee injury. Also landing on injured reserve Wednesday and Thursday were receivers Rashee Rice (concussion), Tyquan Thornton (concussion), and Nikko Remigio (knee); …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One week — and less than 4 minutes of game action — after the Chiefs lost Patrick Mahomes to a torn ACL in his left knee, the same fate has likely befallen his backup, Gardner Minshew. Minshew will undergo an MRI to confirm the initial diagnosis of a torn ACL when the club returns to Kansas …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A rejuvenated Travis Kelce is in the final year of his contract, and while he doesn’t plan to consider his football future until after the season, the 36-year-old has set a deadline for his decision. “The season kind of restarts in April, and I want to give the Chiefs a good opportunity,” Kelce said, “whether I …
Chiefs rookie Josh Simmons is slated to start at left tackle Sunday against the Denver Broncos in his return after a four-game absence from the lineup. Simmons’ return to the lineup comes on the same day the Chiefs added offensive tackle Jaylon Moore to the injury due to an illness. The club listed him as questionable Sunday morning, but he …
