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The Kansas City Chiefs have made a host of roster moves leading into and in the aftermath of last weekend’s rookie minicamp. Per the Transactions section of the team’s official website, Kansas City signed two of their draft picks at the same time they officially signed 20 rookie free agents on Friday. One of their […]
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’ belief in the UDFAs […]
There has been a strong history of first-round defensive linemen with the Kansas City Chiefs, from Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle Buck Buchanan in 1963 to the back-to-back first-round picks that produced Neil Smith and Derrick Thomas in 1988 and 1989. Even in the modern era, first-round swings have resulted in defensive cornerstones […]
In the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs selected wide receiver Cyrus Allen out of Cincinnati. What are they getting in Allen? Let’s start with his strengths. Allen’s Strengths In 2025, Allen operated almost exclusively out of the slot, which aligns well with his skill set. He does his best […]
The Kansas City Chiefs had over 70 tryout players in-house during the team’s rookie minicamp over the weekend, and three particular players stood out to the front office. According to Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen, the Chiefs have signed the following tryout players to the 90-man offseason roster (measureables and test results from Pro Days): […]
The Kansas City Chiefs did not address the tight end position in the 2026 NFL Draft — but the organization made an intriguing addition immediately after the event concluded. Among the first undrafted free agents to reportedly sign with the Chiefs was former Wyoming tight end John Michael Gyllenborg. Gyllenborg is a native of Leawood, […]
Context clues from the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason point to one thing: the team is taking the run game more seriously in 2026. Whether it was general manager Brett Veach’s comments at the NFL Scouting Combine talking about wanting more “explosiveness” in the Chiefs’ run game before signing running back Kenneth Walker, or head coach […]
The latest Chiefs’ Reid discusses coach Dave Merritt’s misdemeanor domestic battery charge | The Kansas City Star Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt was at the team facility during NFL Draft weekend and remains with the club as rookie minicamp continues Saturday. Merritt appeared in Johnson County District Court via Zoom on Thursday, […]
The Kansas City Chiefs opened Day 3 of last month’s NFL Draft by selecting Oregon defensive back Jadon Canady in the fourth round. Canady is coming off a five-season college career that included stops at Tulane and Ole Miss before landing at Oregon for 2025. While multiple college stops can be met with scrutiny, Canady […]
As the Kansas City Chiefs continued their rookie minicamp on Saturday, we got our first chance to see fifth-round pick, former Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson on the field in a Chiefs uniform. Although these are unpadded practices, head coach Andy Reid has seen enough to have a good, initial impression of the newcomer. “Smart […]
At first glance, Oklahoma pass rusher R Mason Thomas seemed a curious fit for the Kansas City Chiefs when he was selected with the 40th pick in last month’s NFL Draft. Weighing in at only 241 pounds, Thomas is much lighter than the edge rushers long coveted by defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. Speaking on Friday […]
The Kansas City Chiefs are holding the annual rookie minicamp this weekend, getting a fresh look at first-year players and potential newcomers to the organization. It is Phase 1 of the team’s offseason program, with Phase 2 to follow soon after. Phase 3 of the offseason kicks off with the OTA offseason workouts beginning May […]
The Kansas City Chiefs started rookie minicamp on Friday, which means that this was the first time media members had a chance to speak with the newest members of the Chiefs since immediately after they were selected by Kansas City. Fifth-round draft pick, wide receiver and former Cincinnati Bearcat Cyrus Allen told media members during […]
The latest New Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers coach Chad O’Shea is already making his presence felt during Day 1 of rookie minicamp | A to Z Sports Chad O’Shea was one of the standouts during the portion of practice open to the media. It wasn’t just because he’s a newcomer to the Kansas City […]
The deadline for NFL teams to make a decision on whether to offer the fifth-year option to their first-round pick from the 2023 NFL Draft was Friday, May 1. The Kansas City Chiefs selected defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah from Kansas State with pick 31 in that draft, and on Friday, it was revealed that the […]
Just before kicking off the annual rookie minicamp on Friday, the Kansas City Chiefs formally announced the signings of 20 undrafted free agents. Although many of these names, particularly former Cincinnati wide receiver Jeff Caldwell and Wyoming tight end John Michael Gyllenborg (an alumnus of Rockhurst High School in Kansas City), had been known, multiple […]
The Kansas City Chiefs’ rookie minicamp is now underway. It is scheduled to run through the weekend at the team’s practice facility on the grounds of the Truman Sports Complex in Kansas City. We now have the complete list of minicamp participants — the same one being distributed to media members observing the sessions. A […]
The hope the NFL Draft provides fans for an entire weekend can be euphoric, making us believe anything is possible. Then reality settles in. The picks made can only fill so many holes in the roster, and there are football games to be played around the corner. After being relatively active in the first wave […]
In the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs selected defensive back Jadon Canady from Oregon. What is the team getting with Canady? Let’s dive into his strengths first. Canady’s Strengths There’s a lot to like with Canady’s profile, and it starts with his explosiveness. When he strides towards the ball, […]
The latest Tyreek Hill Potentially Returning to Chiefs Picking up Steam Again | Heavy Sports ESPN’s Chiefs insider Nate Taylor joined 96.5 The Fan on Thursday to discuss a variety of topics about the team. When they got on the subject of free agents that could still be added, Taylor was asked what he felt […]
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 […]