What will the Chiefs do in the NFL Draft? 5 hints from GM Brett Veach (Gift Article) Where does Veach see the most position depth in the NFL Draft? Here's what he told reporters in his pre-draft news conference.

Here are 5 hints Chiefs GM Brett Veach dropped about his team's potential draft plans (free link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

Chiefs NFL Draft scenarios: 5 paths, including trades, that could make sense (Gift Article) Will the Chiefs do the expected, or throw caution to the wind with a trade? A look at five scenarios that could play out in Round 1.

Trade up? Trade down? 'Don't overthink it'? YOLO?

Let's go through five potential draft scenarios for the Chiefs and what each would look like (free link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...

With help from "The Beast" ... let's find the Chiefs a WR in the upcoming NFL Draft (free link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...

Chiefs depth chart analysis: Here are the positions KC must address in the upcoming NFL Draft (free link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/717...

Why Andy Reid’s vision for new Chiefs QB Justin Fields is ‘more than a gadget guy’ (Gift Article) The Chiefs, by trading a 2027 sixth-round pick for Fields, are partly betting that their environment can bring out his best.

Why Chiefs coach Andy Reid’s vision for Justin Fields is ‘more than a gadget guy’ (free link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/716...

Chiefs’ Andy Reid explains Xavier Worthy’s down season and why he expects a bounce-back (Gift Article) Reid says there's a good reason to expect Worthy to have a bounce-back 2026 season. He also touched on the rest of the Chiefs' receivers.

Andy Reid was most excited Xavier Worthy would unlock one part of his skill set last season. It was taken away shortly after.

With reporting from Phoenix, why Reid remains optimistic about the Chiefs' first-round WR ... even after a down 2025 (free link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/716...

Will Chiefs run more under center with Kenneth Walker III? What Andy Reid said (Gift Article) Here's how the Chiefs coach sees Walker, their free-agent signing, helping K.C.'s offense in 2026.

Here's more on Andy Reid's comments about Kenneth Walker III from here in Phoenix (free link):
• What he said about Walker under center vs. shotgun
• What the stats say about Walker
• How KC's run game stands to evolve this offseason
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Chiefs’ Andy Reid gives Patrick Mahomes knee update. It comes from a unique perspective (Gift Article) Mahomes has publicly stated a goal to return for Week 1 of the regular season, and Reid said Tuesday that he "would never bet against him."

From the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix: Why Andy Reid has had a unique perspective when it comes to Patrick Mahomes' knee rehab (free link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/716...

Chiefs NFL Draft big board: 5 players who make sense for each early pick (Gift Article) The Chiefs are most likely to target these two positions with their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

My latest Chiefs Big Board, with 5 players who make sense for each of the team's early picks (free link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/714...

How Kenneth Walker III will help Chiefs offense — from a coach’s perspective (Gift Article) Walker, the Chiefs' new starting running back, showed these strengths — and also one weakness — with his film from Super Bowl LX.

How Kenneth Walker III will help Chiefs offense — from a coach’s perspective (free link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...

NFL beat writer 2026 mock draft 2.0: How far could Jeremiyah Love slide? (Gift Article) If Love doesn't go in the top five, there aren't many teams with a glaring need at running back. Could he become Derrick Henry's successor?

There were the players I selected for the Chiefs in this week’s @TheAthletic beat writer mock draft — and why (free link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...

Chiefs mailbag: Does Rueben Bain Jr. or Jeremiyah Love fit K.C.’s draft plans? (Gift Article) Here's what Chiefs fans should expect to change from the team's offense under coach Andy Reid in the 2026 season.

My first @theathletic.com Chiefs mailbag!
• Are Bain or Love a draft fit?
• Could KC trade up?
• Should an OT be in play at 9?
• What are some signs that offensive change is coming?

Free link here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...

Justin Fields trade analysis: How new Chiefs QB fits with Patrick Mahomes, K.C. (Gift Article) Here's what the Chiefs see in Fields, the five-year veteran quarterback they acquired in a trade with the New York Jets.

Quick analysis on the Justin Fields trade and how he fits the Chiefs (free link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...

Submit your questions for Jesse Newell’s Chiefs mailbag The Chiefs have had a lot of comings and goings in free agency and have two first-round picks in next month's draft. What's on your mind?

Chiefs mailbag time. What's on your mind? www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...

Khyiris Tonga dropped his head, then laughed twice, breaking character during an introductory media conference.

Yes, he knew all about Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III. And exactly how the Chiefs are going to benefit from having him (free link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...

Chiefs free-agency reset: What’s left to accomplish after busy Day 1? (Gift Article) What's next for the Chiefs after agreeing to sign Kenneth Walker III, Travis Kelce and Khyiris Tonga? They could copy a 2023 formula.

Chiefs FA reset: What's left to accomplish for KC after a busy Day 1 (free link) www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

Travis Kelce entered the 2025 season feeling optimistic.

Six months later, the Chiefs finished 6-11 — and the disappointing year helped shape his decision to return for 2026.

@jessenewell.bsky.social on Kelce coming back for his age-37 season ⤵️
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Chiefs fill biggest free-agency need with Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III: Sources

Immediate analysis of the Chiefs' Kenneth Walker III signing:

• How he fits
• Why he makes sense
• What it means for KC moving forward in FA (free link)

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Quick thoughts on the Trent McDuffie trade and what it means for the Chiefs

Chiefs trade CB Trent McDuffie to Rams for 4 picks, including first-rounder: Source

Analysis on the Rams-Chiefs blockbuster trade of All-Pro CB Trent McDuffie, with @jessenewell.bsky.social and @diannarussini.bsky.social:

🏈 Why KC would deal a 25-year-old All-Pro
🏈 Why the Rams could not pass it up
🏈 How McDuffie fits with Quentin Lake and the ‘D’

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Chiefs trade CB Trent McDuffie to Rams for package of draft picks: Source McDuffie, a 2022 first-round pick, was a two-time All-Pro during his four-year tenure in Kansas City.

More on the Chiefs trading All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Rams, with @nateatkins.bsky.social and @jessenewell.bsky.social:

Eagles Offseason Chaos: A.J. Brown Rumors, Another New System For Jalen Hurts YouTube video by Scoop City

Talked Chiefs offseason and what comes next with @jamespalmertv.bsky.social on Scoop City here: youtu.be/itOY5MxhLp0?...

More on what I heard about the Chiefs at last week's NFL combine (free link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

The most interesting teams of the offseason, part 2: Chiefs, Vikings and Colts Podcast Episode · The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · February 25 · 1h 5m

Was fun to talk to @robertmays.bsky.social on @tafootballshow.bsky.social here. We discussed what's ahead for Chiefs, most likely draft targets, free agency and some big-picture scheme thoughts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Chiefs’ Brett Veach hints 1 change could be coming to K.C.’s offensive identity Under coach Andy Reid, the Chiefs don't appear set for major offensive changes. But here's one tweak that seems likely with the run game.

Chiefs GM Brett Veach hinted Tuesday here in Indy that one change could be coming to KC's offensive identity: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Ranking the Chiefs’ top unrestricted free agents: Who makes most sense to bring back? Which Chiefs free agents make the most sense to return in 2026? Here's a first look.

A look at the Chiefs' top 10 unrestricted free agents ... and who might make most sense to bring back with a tight budget: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

5 offseason questions for the Chiefs ... and a priority they should have on Day 1 of free agency: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

Lots of Seahawks logos in our graphic of The Athletic staff's Super Bowl picks. I went the other way because underdogs are 4-1 straight up in the last five Super Bowls.

Either way, a coach named Mike will hoist the Lombardi Trophy tonight. Gotta love that.

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Terrance Gore embraced his role to become a 3-time World Series champion For Royals fans, Gore represents a connection to an era where the team made consecutive World Series and won a championship.

This story from @bymccullough.bsky.social about Terrance Gore's death, and life, is really great.

"He crackled with life, first as the kid brother of those Royals teams, and later as a journeyman bouncing from contender to contender in search of a base to steal."

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Why Chiefs special teams struggled in 2025 — and a big-picture question ahead The Chiefs have to feel good about two areas of their special teams — while also facing a big-picture decision ahead.

A deep dive into the Chiefs' special teams — and a big-picture question for 2026: www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...