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USA Today mock draft has Chiefs drafting game-changing defender

USA Today mock draft has Chiefs drafting game-changing defender

There are over three months until the 2026 NFL Draft, but with the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason underway, it’s time to consider what draft prospects the Chiefs could select with the ninth overall pick.

On Wednesday, USA Today published a mock draft with the Chiefs predicted to select the top safety in the 2026 NFL Draft.

9. Kansas City Chiefs: S Caleb Downs, Ohio State

The Chiefs have maximized plenty of talent on defense but Downs would be a different story. The Ohio State safety is a force multiplier who can do anything you’d want from the...

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Kansas City Chiefs news: NFL coaching news, rumors, interviews tracker

Kansas City Chiefs news: NFL coaching news, rumors, interviews tracker

Starting with Black Monday, we’re tracking the NFL’s 2026 coaching carousel — especially as it relates to the Kansas City Chiefs right here:


Wednesday, January 14

Tuesday, January 13

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Chiefs News 1/14: Alex Smith shares opinion on the next Chiefs’ OC

Chiefs News 1/14: Alex Smith shares opinion on the next Chiefs’ OC

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Former Chiefs QB Alex Smith Reveals Who Andy Reid Could Hire As New OC To Replace Matt Nagy | Pro Football Network

The Chiefs will be searching for a new offensive coordinator this offseason, and former Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith shared his thoughts on who the team might target. Smith joined Kay Adams on “Up & Adams” to discuss the Chiefs’ next steps.

“Oh, I wouldn’t be shocked if they bring (Mike) Kafka back… Andy (Reid) just rarely brings somebody outside of his circle,” Smith said.

The Chiefs’ offense appeared to grow...

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Chiefs’ Andy Reid moves to top of NFL’s seniority list: Good or bad?

Chiefs’ Andy Reid moves to top of NFL’s seniority list: Good or bad?

After 19 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, head coach Mike Tomlin decided to step down after losing his seventh straight playoff game — a 30-6 beatdown at the hands of the Houston Texans. That came after the Baltimore Ravens fired head coach John Harbaugh following his 26-24 Week 18 loss to Pittsburgh, ending his 18th season at Baltimore’s helm.

With those changes, there is now just one NFL head coach who has been with his team for at least 10 seasons: Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, who has served as the team’s head coach since the 2013 season....

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4 defensive stats that tell the story of the Chiefs’ 2025 season

4 defensive stats that tell the story of the Chiefs’ 2025 season

As we review the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2025 season, four statistics help explain how the defense performed. Each number highlights a specific issue — and the broader takeaway that followed.

  1. Chiefs earned sacks on 6% of third-and-longs

Despite generating pressure on 51% of third downs that required seven or more yards, the Chiefs’ defense recorded sacks on just 6% of third-and-long pass attempts. That figure ranked 29th in the NFL, per NFL Pro.

The inability to finish on critical downs proved costly in losses to the Denver Broncos and Dallas Cowboys, and it remained an issue throughout the...

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NFL schedule released for dates through mid-May

NFL schedule released for dates through mid-May

Here’s a look at some important dates to keep in mind on the NFL calendar over the next several months. All times are shown in Arrowhead Time.

For a look at the whole year, click here.

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Chiefs News 1/13: Multiple OC candidates have experience with Mahomes

Chiefs News 1/13: Multiple OC candidates have experience with Mahomes

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Kingsbury Isn’t Only Potential Chiefs OC With Mahomes History | Sports Illustrated

But none of them have known Patrick Mahomes longer than Kliff Kingsbury. And only Kingsbury has known Mahomes longer than Davis Webb.

When Kingsbury offered Mahomes a scholarship to Texas Tech, the team’s quarterbacks were Webb and Baker Mayfield. All four of them took very different paths to the NFL but either Kingsbury or Webb could soon write a new career chapter in Kansas City.

And if it’s Webb, what a story that would make.

Webb, who turns...

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Chiefs keep tight end Tre Watson as practice squad contracts expire

Chiefs keep tight end Tre Watson as practice squad contracts expire

According to Monday’s official NFL transactions report, the Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed practice squad tight end Tre Watson to a reserve/future contract. The agreement will become official at the start of the new league year on March 11.

Watson joined the Chiefs in April as an undrafted free agent. Although he has combined for 77 receptions for 872 yards over four college seasons spent between Fresno State and Texas A&M, tantalizing athletic testing numbers at the Aggies’ pro day put him on the fringes of the draft radar.

Watson was placed on Kansas City’s non-football injury list at the...

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Kansas City Chiefs roster

Kansas City Chiefs roster

Salary cap space

All information shown is current as of 5:45 p.m. Monday, January 12

Current space: $1.8 million.

This includes the estimated salary cap impacts of all known signings and releases. More information about our cap space calculation is available below the tables.

**Please note: All NFL teams must remain below the salary cap between the beginning of the new league year in mid-March and the end of each season. If our estimate of the team’s cap space is a negative number, it’s because contracts for some reported roster moves have not been officially submitted to the league...

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NFL 2026 coaching tracker: Browns to interview Mike McDaniel

NFL 2026 coaching tracker: Browns to interview Mike McDaniel

Starting with Black Monday, we’re tracking the NFL’s 2026 coaching carousel — especially as it relates to the Kansas City Chiefs right here:


Monday, January 12

  • 10:55 a.m. Giants will interview Colts’ defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo virtually tomorrow for the head coaching position, per report.
  • 7:43 a.m. Browns are interviewing Mike McDaniel today for head coaching position, per report.
  • 7:43 a.m. Packers are expected to work out a deal to retain head coach Matt LaFleur, per report.
  • 7:35 a.m. Ravens request interview with Chargers’ defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, per report.
  • 7:14 a.m....
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PFF mock draft has Chiefs valuing offense over defense in first round

PFF mock draft has Chiefs valuing offense over defense in first round

There are over three months until the 2026 NFL Draft, but with the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason underway, it’s time to consider what draft prospects the Chiefs could select with the ninth overall pick.

On Monday, Pro Football Focus posted a first-round mock draft with the order updated after a weekend of Wild Card playoff games. Here is the author’s prediction for how Kansas City will handle the first-round selection:

9. Kansas City Chiefs: RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame

Both Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco are unrestricted free agents this offseason, and it seems likely that the...

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Chiefs News 1/12: Could Kansas City target L’Jarius Sneed for return?

Chiefs News 1/12: Could Kansas City target L’Jarius Sneed for return?

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L’Jarius Sneed’s downfall could set up a perfect low-cost Chiefs return | Arrowhead Addict

Sneed is currently two years into a four-year contract negotiated with the Titans following a trade to Nashville by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024. The Chiefs secured a third-round pick from Tennessee in exchange for Sneed, who had received the franchise tag by K.C. general manager Brett Veach. That allowed the Chiefs some level of control over Sneed’s future, and the Titans, at the time, were happy to pay for Sneed’s services.

The Titans’ hope is that Sneed would...

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