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There’s a new wave of Kansas City Chiefs players to learn about and root for in the future from the 2026 NFL Draft class. The seven drafted players have all been assigned their jersey numbers, the team revealed on Thursday. First-round, sixth-overall pick Mansoor Delane revealed he will wear No. 5 after the draft, and […]
Athletic, flexible pass rushers with power are at a premium in the NFL, and most teams will be willing to do whatever it takes to add players with this profile to their roster. The Kansas City Chiefs were able to add a player fitting this description by drafting R Mason Thomas from Oklahoma with pick […]
The Kansas City Chiefs got off to an exciting start in the 2026 NFL Draft by moving up to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane with the sixth overall pick in the draft. Later in the first round, the Chiefs took defensive tackle Peter Woods from Clemson. The Chiefs started off day two by selecting edge […]
The latest 2026 NFL draft: Ranking the 100 best picks, steals, fits | ESPN 3. Mansoor Delane, CB, Kansas City Chiefs (Pick 1-6) My final overall ranking: No. 12 Trading up from No. 9 to No. 6 to draft Delane was one of my favorite moves for a couple of reasons. With three Super Bowl wins and two more appearances since […]
Now that the NFL Draft is in the rearview and undrafted free agents are being added, teams are continually tweaking their offseason rosters ahead of organized team activities (OTAs). The Kansas City Chiefs made two roster moves on Wednesday to open 90-man roster space. According to the NFL’s official transactions report, the Chiefs have received […]
The Kansas City Chiefs will begin rookie minicamp this weekend, and the conclusion of it should give fans a clearer idea of what the 90-man offseason roster looks like, including which undrafted free agents will officially be with the Chiefs this summer. Before we start predicting the undrafted rookies to find ways onto the roster, […]
The seven selections in the 2026 NFL Draft that make up the Kansas City Chiefs’ draft class this year all have different paths to making an impact on the franchise that took a chance on them. So let’s break down this year’s crop of rookies by superlatives! We’ll start with the player most likely to […]
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 NFL Draft has come and gone. Let’s find out what our readers are wondering after the Chiefs added seven new players. ChefsMatt asks: […]
The latest Chiefs 1st-Round Pick Peter Woods Hit With Tough Question From Draft Analyst | Heavy Sports While appearing on “Up & Adams” with Kay Adams on Tuesday, The Athletic’s draft expert Brugler admitted that Woods is immensely talented, but wants to see more out of him. “Peter Woods will be interesting because he has all […]
In the wake of the 2026 NFL Draft, there is a whole different set of undrafted players the team will work to sign to the 90-man offseason roster. The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly begun signing players, but we will not know officially until the team releases its 90-man roster at its rookie minicamp next […]
On Thursday, the Kansas City Chiefs drafted Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods with pick No. 29 in the first round. After trading up to acquire the top defensive back in the draft, the Chiefs used the next two picks on pass rush, Woods, and defensive end R Mason Thomas from Oklahoma. On Monday, Chiefs’ Vice […]
After being selected in the fifth round (pick 176) of last weekend’s NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs will be the fourth football program in four years for wide receiver Cyrus Allen. On Monday, Chiefs Vice President of Personnel Ryne Nutt discussed how the team landed on Allen, who played for Louisiana Tech, Texas A&M, […]
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 give their grades Most […]
The latest Chiefs’ Backup Plan if They Missed out on Mansoor Delane Revealed | Heavy Sports Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer revealed during his draft takeaways that the Chiefs knew they would have to trade up to secure Delane. However, if they were unable to find a trade partner, the Chiefs would have made a choice between Tyson […]
The pencils have been down, full 2026 NFL Draft classes have been submitted, and here are the grades given by national media outlets to the Kansas City Chiefs: SB Nation: A- Best pick: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU — 1st round, 6th overall Opinions on the Chiefs’ draft class are mixed, but I for one love […]
The overall talent of the Kansas City Chiefs’ running back room was certainly upgraded this offseason with the signing of Kenneth Walker III, along with a notable addition in Emari Demercado. Those moves put the Chiefs in a position to have it low on the priority list during the 2026 NFL Draft — until a […]
The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to the sixth-overall pick to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane last week. Here is an analysis of Delane’s strengths, areas needing improvement and his fit with the Chiefs: Delane’s Strengths Delane’s tape is clean. There aren’t many mistakes you’ll see watching him. He’s good across schemes and doesn’t have […]
The conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft is simply the start of the 2027 draft cycle for the football world, and Kansas City Chiefs fans are hoping the next first-round pick isn’t in as premium a position as this year’s. Even with quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ timeline to return up in the air, the Chiefs are […]
On Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs acquired the 249th selection of the 2026 NFL Draft in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. As the scrolling ticker at the bottom of the television broadcast transitioned to “The Pick Is In,” there was little indication that the ninth-to-last player selected would merit significant fanfare. However, the NFL […]
The 2026 NFL Draft came to a close on Saturday afternoon, paired with an annual avalanche of opinions from Kansas City Chiefs fans, national media, and local pundits. The theme ends up following the same pattern every year: go into the annual weekend with months of built-up mock drafts and expectations on what the team MUST do. […]
The latest Chiefs may have found the undrafted gem of the 2026 NFL Draft in Jeff Caldwell | CBS Sports The Kansas City Chiefs may have scored one of the steals of the offseason as an undrafted free agent, as they agreed to terms with former Cincinnati wide receiver Jeff Caldwell. He is a 6-foot-5 pass-catcher that […]
When Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach spoke to the media ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, he implied that defensive tackle was seen internally as a bigger need than draft analysts may have. Veach stayed true to his word as the Chiefs selected Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods with pick 29. When head […]
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The Kansas City Chiefs — like the rest of the league’s teams — are going straight from the end of the NFL Draft to negotiating with undrafted free agents (UDFAs). They’re trying to sign players who weren’t chosen during the just-completed draft. One of the NFL’s worst-kept secrets is that teams have been speaking with potential undrafted prospects since […]
The Kansas City Chiefs made one of the blockbuster trades of the offseason, sending star cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a haul of draft picks, including a first-rounder in this year’s draft. The move was a part of a major defensive overhaul this offseason, as the Chiefs lost a […]