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Last Updated: Fri Feb 20, 2026, 1:44 PM

Kansas City Chiefs

-- Travis Kelce Watch --
Fri Feb 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid says there is communication with TE Travis Kelce. "That's the main thing. ...That means people want to move forward. I [think] that's where Travis is."

-- Adios Isiah Pacheco? --
Fri Feb 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports impending free-agent RB Isiah Pacheco is likely to sign elsewhere this offseason.

-- Civil Lawsuit Filed Against Rashee Rice --
Wed Feb 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

TMZ Sports reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice was accused of violent and abusive behaviors in a lawsuit filed by the mother of two of his children. Dacoda Jones this week reportedly filed a lawsuit accusing Rice of choking, strangling, scratching, hitting, and headbutting Jones over a 19-month period. The lawsuit also says Rice broke furniture and punched holes in walls during arguments with Jones. Much of the violent behavior occurred while Jones was pregnant, according to the lawsuit.

-- Patrick Mahomes Restructures --
Wed Feb 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Kansas City Chiefs have restructured QB Patrick Mahomes’ contract this week, lowering his salary cap number from $78.2 to $34.65 million for the upcoming season and creating $43.56 million in salary cap space.

-- Chiefs Name DeMarco Murray --
Thu Feb 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Kansas City Chiefs have named DeMarco Murray RBs Coach.

-- Chiefs Want Travis Kelce Back in 2026 --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs hope to have Pro Bowl TE Travis Kelce back for 2026, with plans to talk following Super Bowl LX.

-- Travis Kelce Watch --
Sat Feb 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports many people close to Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce believe he will return for at least one more season.

-- Chiefs to Acquire or Draft a Starting RB --
Fri Jan 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Kansas City Chiefs are expected to have a new starting running back for the 2026 season.

-- Gardner Minshew Injury Update --
Wed Jan 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Gardner Minshew (knee) did not tear his ACL as initially feared, per source. It turned out to be a bone bruise that did not require any surgery. Minshew didn’t suffer any long-term damage to the knee and he already is back to full strength as he prepares to head to free agency.

-- Chiefs Want Travis Kelce to Return in 2026 --
Tue Jan 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt says the Chiefs certainly hope TE Travis Kelce will return in 2026. "There's no doubt in my mind that he can still play."

-- Chiefs Name Chad O'Shea --
Mon Jan 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have named Chad O'Shea WRs Coach.

-- Chiefs Rename Eric Bieniemy --
Mon Jan 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have renamed Eric Bieniemy Offensive Coordinator.

-- Chiefs Want to Interview Eric Bienemy --
Mon Jan 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Kansas City Chiefs are requesting permission to interview Bears RBs coach Eric Bienemy for their offensive coordinator job, per source.

-- Patrick Mahomes Rehab Update --
Thu Jan 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Kansas City Chiefs official website reports Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) said his doctor told him he could be ready to play in Week #1 of the 2026 season. Mahomes said that his rehab is going great so far. He is hitting all the checkpoints in terms of regaining strength and range of mobility. He said he should be able to do some stuff during organized team activities and hopes to do a lot in training camp.

-- Rashee Rice Accused of Domestic Abuse --
Wed Jan 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice’s ex-girlfriend Dacoda Nichole has accused him of eight years of domestic abuse, alleging ongoing violence, including while she was pregnant. Nichole posted 14 horrifying photos as “proof” of her allegations against Rice. The NFL will investigate this matter.

-- Chiefs Fire WRs Coach Connor Embree --
Wed Jan 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have fired WRs coach Connor Embree.

-- Travis Kelce Speaks on Possible Retirement --
Wed Jan 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

People Magazine reports Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce said today on his podcast that he's not ready to make a final decision regarding his playing future. Noting that he still has “a lot of love for the game,” Travis admitted that the retirement decision is “a tough thing to navigate.” “At the same time, if my body can heal up and rest up and I can feel confident that I can go out there and give it another 18, 20, 21-week run, I think, I would do it in a heartbeat," Kelce stated.

-- Travis Kelce to Mull Retirement --
Sun Dec 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce will take some time after the season to consider retirement. Kelce will not play for a team other than Kansas City if he chooses to keep playing for another season.

-- Chiefs IR Rashee Rice & Three Others --
Wed Dec 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have placed CB Trent McDuffie, WR Rashee Rice, WR Tyquan Thornton, and CB Jaylen Watson on injured reserve, ending their seasons.

-- Chiefs IR Gardner Minshew; Sign One --
Mon Dec 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have signed QB Shane Buechele to the active roster from the Bills practice squad and placed QB Gardner Minshew (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season.

-- Chiefs Make Player Moves --
Sat Dec 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have signed OT Chukwuebuka Godrick, QB Chris Oladokun, and RB Dameon Pierce to active roster contracts. They have also placed LB Leo Chenal and OT Jawaan Taylor on injured reserve and waived RB Elijah Mitchell.

-- Travis Kelce Will Play in the Chiefs' Final Three Games in 2025 --
Sat Dec 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports despite the Kansas City Chiefs getting eliminated from the NFL's postseason last week, TE Travis Kelce, the team's star tight end, plans to play in each of the final three games this season. "It's just integrity, man," Kelce said following Friday's practice. "I signed up to be a Chief, and I love doing what I do. I know I've been dreaming of being in these moments and playing for an NFL team since I was a kid. Getting back to that will give you more motivation than you could ever need. That's just how you need to go about work, whether you're in the [playoff] race or not. I'm going to make sure these guys know I'm out there giving them everything I got."

-- Chiefs IR Patrick Mahomes --
Wed Dec 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have placed QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Gardner Minshew Expected to Start Final Three Games --
Mon Dec 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports QB Gardner Minshew is expected to be the Kansas City Chief’s starter for the final three games of the season.

-- Patrick Mahomes Lost for the Season with a Torn ACL --
Sun Dec 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL today against the Chargers.

-- Chiefs IR Josh Simmons --
Wed Dec 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have placed OT Josh Simmons (wrist) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Chefs Sign Dameon Pierce to Practice Squad --
Sun Nov 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Kansas City Chiefs have signed veteran free-agent RB Dameon Pierce to the practice squad.

-- Travis Kelce to Mull Retirement by March --
Fri Nov 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce shared Friday that he plans to decide on whether to return to the Chiefs by early March, before NFL free agency begins.

-- Chiefs Tried to Acquire Boye Mafe --
Sun Nov 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Kansas City Chiefs made a late strong push to acquire Seahawks LB Boye Mafe. One of his sources believed the deal was complete. Seattle ultimately chose to hang onto Mafe at the deadline.

-- Chiefs Made an Offer for Breece Hall --
Thu Nov 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Kansas City Chiefs offered the New York Jets a 2026 fourth-round draft pick for RB Breece Hall. The Jets turned the offer down and Hall will finish out the season as a Jet.

-- Josh Simmons Returns to Chiefs --
Mon Nov 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs first-round draft pick OT Josh Simmons has returned to the team after dealing with a family issue the past few weeks. The Chiefs have a bye this week, so this week will serve as a time of re-acclimation for Simmons.

-- Josh Simmons Watch --
Fri Oct 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Josh Simmons (personal) is expected to rejoin the team in a few weeks.

-- Rashee Rice Watch --
Wed Oct 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice will have a heavy workload this week against the Raiders.

-- Rashee Rice Set to Return to Play This Week --
Mon Oct 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is eligible to return from suspension to play this week against the Raiders.

-- More Brashard Smith Coming Soon --
Wed Oct 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Kansas City Chiefs rookie RB Brashard Smith is expected to have more involvement in the offense moving forward.

-- Rashee Rice Can Return to the Chiefs Facility This Week --
Sun Sep 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice, suspended the first six games for violating the personal conduct policy, is allowed back in the team facility after this week, per terms of his suspension. While he can’t practice, Rice can participate in meetings and ramp up for a week #7 return against the Raiders.

-- No New Deal for Trent McDuffie --
Sun Aug 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Kansas City Chiefs and CB Trent McDuffie have not reached agreement on a contract extension and are not expected to before the start of the season. The Chiefs have negotiated with McDuffie’s representation over the past six weeks, per Taylor, without coming to terms. McDuffie said Sunday that he expects to play this season on his current deal which is set to pay him a $2.61 million base salary. The Chiefs have exercised the fifth-year option on McDuffie’s contract with his 2026 salary of $13.6 million now fully guaranteed.

-- Jalen Royals Unlikely to Play Week #1 --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid says it doesn't look like rookie WR Jalen Royals (knee) will be able to make it back for Week #1 against the Chargers.

-- Chiefs Make Player Moves --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports TE Robert Tonyan has been promoted from the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad to their active roster. Tonyan initially signed with the Chiefs’ practice squad late last season, spent the offseason in Kansas City and was cut on Tuesday, but he was quickly brought back to the practice squad and is now on the 53-man roster. The Chiefs have also added RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire to their practice squad.

-- Rashee Rice Accepts 6-Game Suspension to Begin Season --
Wed Aug 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is accepting and will serve a six-game suspension to start the 2025 regular season, per sources.

-- Rashee Rice Suspension Watch --
Wed Aug 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the NFL is aiming for at least a six-game suspension for Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.

-- Chiefs Release Carson Steele --
Tue Aug 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Kansas City Chiefs have waived RB Carson Steele.

-- Chiefs Acquire Derrick Nnadi --
Sun Aug 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New York Jets have traded DT Derrick Nnadi to the Chiefs for a swap in conditional seventh-round and sixth-round picks.

-- Chiefs IR Felix Anudike-Uzomah --
Mon Aug 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Kansas City Chiefs have placed DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah (hamstring) on injured reserve, ending his season.

-- Hollywood Brown Rehab Update --
Mon Aug 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid commented on WR Hollywood Brown (right ankle/foot) returning to practice and the possibility of him playing a few snaps Friday night: "We'll see how he progresses through this thing. It's not a matter of want. He wants to do it. He's taking it slow & we don't want any setbacks." Reid said Brown did some work in practice on Sunday and that the plan is for him to continue working on Monday.

-- NFL Initially Proposed a 10+ Game Suspension for Rashee Rice --
Fri Aug 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the NFL initially proposed a lengthy suspension (10+ games) that would sideline Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice for over half the season. Rice and the NFLPA pushed back on that proposal. While a Sept. 30th hearing date has been set, it’s still possible a settlement could be reached before the season.

-- Rashee Rice Receives Clearance to Travel Week #1 --
Fri Aug 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Washington Post reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice has received clearance to travel with the team and be permitted to enter Brazil for the Week #1 game there Sept. 5th against the Chargers, source says, following his guilty plea last month to two felonies.

-- Rashee Rice Suspension Watch --
Thu Aug 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports sources say Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (car racing crash) is expected to have his disciplinary hearing with the NFL on Tuesday, Sept 30th in New York. This means that Rice now is likely to be able to play the first four weeks of this season before any potential discipline is imposed for his role in a multi-car crash in Dallas during the 2024 offseason. He seems likely to be suspended for 4-6 games, but anything between two and eight is possible.

-- Deon Bush Lost for the Season --
Sun Aug 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Kansas City Chiefs S Deon Bush (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in Saturday’s game against the Cardinals and is lost for the season.

-- Deon Bush Injures Achilles --
Sun Aug 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Kansas City Chiefs backup S Deon Bush (Achilles) was carted off the field with 1:19 remaining in the first half of Saturday’s preseason game at Arizona. The team announced Bush will not return with an Achilles injury.

-- Patrick Mahomes Will Play One Quarter Today --
Sat Aug 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is scheduled to play the first quarter in the preseason game today, according to HC Andy Reid.

-- Chiefs Activate Kristian Fulton --
Thu Aug 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Kansas City Chiefs CB Kristian Fulton is participating in Thursday’s practice, which means he has been taken off the active physically unable to perform list.

-- Hollywood Brown Making Progress in Recovery --
Wed Aug 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KMBC reports Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid says WR Hollywood Brown (ankle) is “making progress ... so we just want to make sure it is right.” Brown hasn’t practiced since suffering an ankle injury in late July. Reid added that “it doesn’t look like he’s going to have surgery, but we got to let it heal up and go.”

-- Rashee Rice Sits Wednesday --
Wed Aug 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (groin) did not practice on Wednesday.

-- Rashee Rice Suspension Watch --
Sat Aug 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports with his criminal case resolved, Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice has one step remaining before his street-racing situation is resolved: A potential, if not likely, NFL suspension. “Honestly, it’s still in the works,” Rice said. “My legal team is handling that. All I can do is focus on what I can control right now, and that’s me doing what I do best right here on the field.” The NFL has yet to propose an agreed suspension to the NFL Players Association. Once it happens, the NFLPA (which currently is in a state of turmoil, to say the least) would work with Rice’s representatives to formulate a plan.

-- Five Chiefs Sit Friday --
Fri Aug 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown (ankle), WR Skyy Moore (hamstring), TE Jake Briningstool, S Deon Bush (hamstring) and CB Kristian Fulton (knee) all missed another day of workouts on Friday.

-- Xavier Worthy Clears of a Concussion --
Fri Aug 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Kansas City Star reports Chiefs HC Andy Reid said that while WR Xavier Worthy was in concussion protocol, he ultimately was not diagnosed with a concussion. He was cleared by NFL and Chiefs doctors.

-- Xavier Worthy in Concussion Protocol --
Wed Jul 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid says WR Xavier Worthy (concussion) is in the league’s concussion protocol.

-- Hollywood Brown Dodges a Bullet --
Tue Jul 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown (ankle)“avoided anything serious and is expected to be back on the field as early as tomorrow.

-- Two Chiefs WRs Injured --
Tue Jul 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid says WR Hollywood Brown (ankle) left practice with an ankle injury. "I don't think it's too bad, but we'll see." Reid also says WR Xavier Worthy (head) "banged his head."

-- Chiefs Activate Jawaan Taylor --
Sun Jul 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Kansas City Chiefs have activated OT Jawaan Taylor from the PUP list.

-- Elijah Mitchell Watch --
Fri Jul 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports RB Elijah Mitchell operated as the Kansas City Chiefs’ #2 running back during Friday’s training camp practice.

-- Rashee Rice Full-Go for Camp --
Mon Jul 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid says WR Rashee Rice (knee/legal issues) will be a full participant in training camp. “He’ll go in and take all the reps that he’ll normally take,” Reid said of Rice.

-- Chiefs List Three --
Mon Jul 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Kansas City Chiefs have placed OT Jawaan Taylor, CB Kristian Fulton, and TE Tre Watson on the active physically unable to perform list.

-- Chiefs Extend George Karlaftis --
Sun Jul 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports Kansas City Chiefs DE George Karlaftis has signed a four-year contract extension worth $22 million APY, with incentives to get to $23.25M per season, sources said.

-- Chiefs Sign 2nd-Rounder Omarr Norman-Lott --
Sat Jul 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have signed 2nd-round draft pick DT Omarr Norman-Lott to a four-year contract.

-- Rashee Rice Sentenced; Likely to be Suspended in 2025 --
Thu Jul 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports a Dallas County judge has sentenced Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice to five years probation and 30 days of jail time that can be served during those five years stemming for his role in a multi-car crash in Dallas during the 2024 offseason. Now that the judge has ruled, the NFL can expedite its disciplinary process and Rice is likely to receive a multi-game suspension in 2025.

-- Chiefs Release Justyn Ross --
Wed Jul 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Kansas City Chiefs have waived WR Justyn Ross.

-- Chiefs Extended Trey Smith --
Tue Jul 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Pro-Bowl OG Trey Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs have reached agreement just ahead of today’s franchise-tag deadline on a four-year, $92 million deal that includes $70 million guaranteed and makes him the highest-paid guard in NFL history.

-- Franchised Trey Smith Watch --
Sun Jul 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Kansas City Chiefs franchise tagged OG Trey Smith has two days to land a long-term deal with the team, or he will play under the tag for 2025. It's uncertain whether a long-term deal will get done, but the deadline is looming come 4 pm EDT on Tuesday.

-- Xavier Worthy Uncertain to Return Punts in 2025 --
Sun Jul 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy does not know if he will be used as a punt returner this season, but believes he can have success in the role if asked.

-- Franchised Trey Smith Speaks --
Thu Jul 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Kansas City Chiefs elected to franchise tag OG Trey Smith this offseason instead of letting him hit free agency. Now, Smith and Kansas City are facing a July 15th deadline to strike a long-term deal. In a recent interview, Smith was asked what he feels the latest is on the contract front. “I just leave it to the hands of my agents,” Smith said. “And obviously, the front office staff of the Chiefs are elite. At the end of the day, I let them take care of it. I just have to focus on being the best version of myself, being the best football player, and being prepared for training camp because St. Joe’s is around the corner. That’s going to be — I don’t even want to talk about that right now.” Smith is currently slated to earn $23.4 million on the franchise tender in 2025.

-- Deadline to Extend Trey Smith Fast Approaching --
Wed Jul 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports next Tuesday is the deadline for signing any franchise-tagged player to a long-term deal. For the Kansas City Chiefs and OG Trey Smith, it means the window closes in six days on turning his one-year, $23.4 million franchise tender into a multi-year contract.

-- Elijah Mitchell Watch --
Thu Jul 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Kansas City Star reports Chiefs RB Elijah Mitchell is expected to make the team given good health.

-- Travis Kelce's Snap Count to Remain Similar to Last Season --
Thu Jun 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid says he expects TE Travis Kelce’s snap counts will be similar to what it was last year, but he will monitor Kelce’s playing time as training camp and the season progress and change the plan if necessary. In the 2024 regular season, Kelce was on the field for the third-highest snap count (939) and ran the fourth-most routes (575) of his career, so this is good news for fantasy owners of Kelce.

-- Rice & Simmons Ready for Training Camp --
Thu Jun 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid had some positive news on the injury front as the team wrapped up its offseason program on Thursday. Reid says both WR Rashsee Rice and rookie OT Josh Simmons are expected to be healthy for the start of training camp in July. “They’re both ready to go, yeah,” Reid said. “They actually got great work in in these camps here.”

-- Travis Kelce: Not a Hard Decision to Play --
Thu Jun 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce says it really wasn’t that hard of a decision to return to playing for 2025. “I know I’m getting older, but at the same time I still feel like I’ve got a lot I can prove in this league,” he said. He is on the final year of his contract, which he addressed as well by saying “I got one year on this contract, I know that, and we’ll try and figure out something for next year...right now I’m focused on winning a championship this year.”

-- Chiefs Re-Sign Matt Araiza --
Wed Jun 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Kansas City Chiefs P Matt Araiza has signed his exclusive rights tender.

-- Travis Kelce Loses 25 Lbs. --
Sat Jun 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce has told people close to him that he lost approximately 25 pounds this offseason. He played a little bit heavier in 2024, but he vowed to change it, and he has done just that.

-- Missouri Senate Passes Plan to Keep Both Chiefs & Royals --
Thu Jun 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Missouri Senate, faced with the inevitability of the Chiefs and Royals leaving for Kansas, passed on Thursday morning a plan to keep both teams from leaving. The consensus was reached at a time when many doubted the ability of the Senate to strike a deal. The legislation, which devotes more than $1.5 billion to the football and baseball stadiums, was crafted at a special session called by governor Mike Kehoe. To get there, Senate Republicans increased the aid package for recent St. Louis tornadoes from $25 million to $100 million. This lured enough Democrats to support such a large expenditure for a pair of private businesses that arguably don’t need to be subsidized by taxpayers. Ultimately, the stadium effort prevailed by a vote of 19-13. The GOP-controlled House is expected to adopt the plan on Monday. For the Chiefs, Missouri will kick half of the $1.15 billion needed for renovations to Arrowhead Stadium. This doesn’t mean the deal is done. The Chiefs could still choose to go to Kansas, where a new stadium would be built. While the team’s lease runs through 2030, Kansas has said its offer expires on June 30.

-- Rashee Rice Sued Again --
Sat May 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox 4 reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice continues to face criminal and civil proceedings in the aftermath of a March 2024 street-racing crash in Dallas. A third lawsuit has now been filed against him. Kayla Quinn alleges that she and her son sustained physical and mental injuries when their car was struck during the race involving Rice. They sued both Rice and former SMU football player Theodore Knox. Quinn and her son seek between $250,000 and $1 million in damages. Two other lawsuits were filed against Rice and Knox in April 2024. They separately have been charged with multiple crimes. The prosecution is pending. The league does not plan to take action against Rice until the criminal case has ended.

-- Mahomes: Travis Kelce Looking Motivated --
Fri May 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce doesn't look like a player heading into the sunset of his career. "If it's the last ride, you would never know," QB Patrick Mahomes said at organized team activities. "The way he's talking about football. The way he's talking about working and trying to be even better this year than he was last year. He doesn't seem like a guy like it's his last ride, like he's tired of the job." It would seem the 35-year-old Kelce is a motivated veteran at OTAs. "He's in here," Mahomes said. "He's working. I know his body feels good. I think he feels better than even last year before going into last season. I think he's motivated to go out there and have an even better year than he had this last."

-- Pacheco & Rice Impressing --
Thu May 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Kansas City Star reports Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes says WR Rashee Rice (knee) looks like himself and has “no limitations.” Meanwhile, HC Andy Reid says RB Isiah Pacheco “looks tremendous right now.”

-- Chiefs Sign 3rd-Rounder Nohl Williams --
Tue May 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Kansas City Chiefs have signed 3rd-round draft pick CB Nohl Williams to a four-year contract.

-- Chiefs Release Two --
Fri May 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have waived RB Keaontay Ingram and WR Justin Lockhart.

-- Missouri Senate Adjourns Without Chiefs Stadium Bill Passing --
Thu May 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KMBC-TV reports the Missouri Senate ended its annual session on Wednesday without taking action on a bill to fund the renovation of the Chiefs’ home venue, and to build a new stadium for baseball’s Royals. The House of Representatives passed a stadium funding bill earlier in the week. The plan would pay for up to half of the costs for the projects through state-issued bonds. The measure stalled in the Senate. A special session is possible. Unless Missouri comes up with something, the Chiefs (and Royals) likely will cross the border to Kansas. The Chiefs’ current lease expires after the 2030 season.

-- Chiefs Sign Two Drafted Rookies --
Tue May 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Kansas City Chiefs have signed 3rd-round draft pick DE Ashton Gillotte and 4th-rounder WR Jalen Royals to four-year contracts.

-- Chiefs Release Robert Rochell --
Tue May 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have released veteran CB Robert Rochell.

-- Chiefs Sign Two Drafted Rookies --
Mon May 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Kansas City Chiefs have signed 2025 drafted rookies LB Jeffrey Bassa and RB Brashard Smith.

-- Chiefs Sign 1st-Rounder Josh Simmons --
Sun May 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Kansas City Chiefs have signed first-rounddraft pick OT Josh Simmons to a four-year contract.

-- Chiefs Release Two --
Sat May 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ChiefsDigest.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have waived DE B.J. Thompson and released LB Blake Lynch. Per source, if Thompson clears waivers, he will revert back to the Chiefs on injured reserve and will continue his rehab from the seizure he suffered last June.

-- Chiefs Release Anthony Firkser & Four Others --
Wed Apr 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Kansas City Chiefs have released TE Anthony Firkser and LB Shaun Bradley and waived TE Baylor Cupp, OG McKade Mettauer and S Jason Taylor.

-- Chiefs Pick Up 5th-Year Option on Two --
Tue Apr 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Kansas City Chiefs have picked up CB Trent McDuffie’s fifth-year team option for 2026. The move will cost the Chiefs $13.6 million. They also picked up the option on DE George Karlaftis. Karlaftis will receive a $15.1 million salary for 2026.

-- Mahomes: Rashee Rice Looks Good --
Wed Apr 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (knee)suffered a knee injury in the fourth week of the season and missed the rest of the year. The Chiefs aren’t holding any full-fledged practices at this point, but QB Patrick Mahomes said that Rice is doing well enough in their limited work that he’s set a high bar for the wideout. “The expectations are high,” Mahomes said. “He looks really good. He is running routes, he’s catching the football. I don’t know when we get back into the actual OTAs how much he’ll be able to do, but he’s been able to do everything here as far as running routes and everything like that.

-- Chiefs Talk to TreVeyon Henderson --
Wed Apr 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson could be an option for the Chiefs with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Chiefs HC Andy Reid was among those on a call with Henderson on Tuesday.

-- Rice & Wiley Rehab Updates --
Tue Apr 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (knee) and TE Jared Wiley (torn ACL) continue to rehab from their injuries, and HC Andy Reid provided something of an update as the Chiefs kicked off their offseason program Monday. “I can’t necessarily give you the [return date],” Reid said. “They’re doing well. That’s taking place right now, but I can’t tell you when they will be back exactly here. Both have been busting their tail. They’re running, which is good. We’ll just see how it goes going forward here. We don’t have them here on the field right now with us, so we’ve got to see the football part of it as we go.”

-- Chiefs Still Looking to Extend Trey Smith --
Thu Apr 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach commented on one member of the offensive line who is already in place. They used the franchise tag on OG Trey Smith early in the offseason and have not signed him to a long-term deal. Veach said there have been some conversations about doing so and that he expects them to pick up in earnest once the draft is over. “Hopefully we get that done,” Veach said. “There is no lack of interest, will, or desire on our end. We did have a ton of talk at the Combine. Those conversations have continued on through the owner’s meetings. . . . We’ve exchanged multiple phone calls, multiple emails. My guess is once the draft’s over and our focus is back on taking care of the players that are here . . . I’m sure once things settle down on both ends, we will be able to continue this dialogue and hopefully make some progress there.” Smith has signed his tag, so he’s guaranteed a $23.4 million salary, and cap number, for the 2025 season.

-- Chiefs Re-Sign Jack Cochrane --
Fri Apr 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed RFA LB Jack Cochrane.

-- Chiefs Sign One --
Fri Apr 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Kansas City Chiefs have signed free-agent DE Janarius Robinson.

-- Chiefs Sign Mike Edwards --
Thu Apr 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have signed free-agent S Mike Edwards to a one-year contract.

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