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Chiefs | KC adds Jaaron Hayek Tue May 7, 04:39 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Jaaron Hayek (Villanova) signed a contract with the Kansas City Chiefs following a tryout at their rookie minicamp. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed. WR Reggie Brown was waived to make room for him on the roster.
Link to story Chiefs | Reid: Xavier Worthy Is A Sharp Kid Tue May 7, 04:17 PM
There's a long time before the season begins, but the Chiefs got a good first impression of first-round pick Xavier Worthy during rookie minicamp. In his Monday press conference, head coach Andy Reid called Worthy a "sharp kid."
| Footballguys view: Reid continued: "I thought he did a nice job picking things up and working through -- we asked him to do a whole lot of stuff there. He was put in most of the primary spots, so it was good for him to be able to get in there and move around a little bit." The key for Worthy and the rest of the rookies, Reid said, will be to successfully retain all they learned in rookie minicamp once they're with the veteran players. Meanwhile, fantasy managers in early best ball drafts on Underdog have already pushed Worthy's average draft position (ADP) into Round 5 -- ahead of Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice. Watch for that pricing to normalize as the excitement over the draft wanes. Until it does, buying the cheaper options isn't a bad idea. |
Chiefs | Kansas City adds multiple UDFAs Mon May 6, 09:39 PM
Undrafted free-agent CB Miles Battle (Utah), WR Reggie Brown (James Madison), OT Ethan Driskell (Marshall), LB Curtis Jacobs (Penn State), DT Fabien Lovett Sr. (Florida State), OT Griffin McDowell (Tennessee Chattanooga), OG McKade Mettauer (Oklahoma), P Ryan Rehkow (Brigham Young), CB Christian Roland-Wallace (Southern California), OG Nick Torres (Villanova) and LB Luquay Washington (Central Connecticut State) signed with the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, May 4. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Chiefs | Xavier Worthy studying DeSean Jackson Sun May 5, 09:49 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy said he has been studying retired WR DeSean Jackson to learn how to utilize his smaller frame and speed. 'Just his punt return and his ability to make a play after the catch,' Worthy said. 'How he understood the leverage for deep routes.'
| Footballguys view: Worthy, who weighed in at the NFL Scouting Combine at 165 pounds and claims he came to rookie minicamp at 169, told local reporters he's unconcerned by playing with a lighter frame and has tried to take lessons from watching the similarly-sized Jackson. Jackson retired in 2023, having led the NFL on four separate occasions in yards per reception. Worthy, the combine record-holder with a 4.21 40-yard dash, will bring speed to an offense that could use it. As NFL.com notes, Patrick Mahomes' average depth of target was a career-low 7.2 in 2023. Free-agent addition Marquise Brown helps the Chiefs double down on speed in a suddenly rebuilt passing game, while reliable tight end Travis Kelce seems destined to keep dominating underneath. |
Chiefs | Kansas State adds two defenders Sun May 5, 09:49 PM
Undrafted free-agent LB Swayze Bozeman (Southern Mississippi) and undrafted free-agent DB D.J. Miller (Kent State) signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, the team announced.
Link to story Chiefs | Phillip Brooks earns chance with Kansas City Sun May 5, 09:14 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Phillip Brooks ( Kansas State) has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Link to story Chiefs | Champs waive several players Sat May 4, 09:08 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs waived WR Jacob Copeland, TE Izaiah Gathings and S Tyree Gillespie Saturday, May 4.
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Chiefs | Jared Wiley to contribute early? Sat May 4, 12:41 PM
Kansas City Chiefs TE Jared Wiley's versatility was what intrigued the team the most, according to general manager Brett Veach, and Wiley believes he can help the offense in the red zone as a rookie. 'I'm really confident in myself, especially in the red zone,' Wiley said. 'I felt like that was a spot this past year where I really made my money, so to speak.
| Footballguys view: Wiley is one of our favorite tight ends in this draft class. He's got wide receiver-like skills at the tight end position. The Chiefs have a big-time weapon who gets to learn behind Travis Kelce. We love Wiley in dynasty formats. |
Chiefs | Cole Christiansen set to hit open market Fri May 3, 04:53 PM
Kansas City Chiefs exclusive rights free-agent LB Cole Christiansen had his tender offer withdrawn on Friday, May 3, and will instead become a free agent.
Link to story Chiefs | Kansas City cuts three Fri May 3, 04:38 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Anthony Miller, WR Shi Smith and LB Jordan Smith were released on Friday, May 3.
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Chiefs | Kadarius Toney's option nixed Fri May 3, 10:56 AM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney's fifth-year option was declined Thursday, May 2.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Toney has physical talent but he's never played up to his potential in the pros. Injuries and inconsistency plague his game. That's why the Chiefs added veteran WR Marquise Brown this offseason and selected WR Xavier Worthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. At best, Toney is fourth on the depth chart in Kansas City. |
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Chiefs | Updating on Travis Kelce's new deal Mon Apr 29, 05:56 PM
Updating previous reports, Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce's new two-year contract worth $34.25 million will replace his current contract and is not an extension. He will be under contract through the 2025 season.
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Chiefs | Andy Reid Compares Xavier Worthy To DeSean Jackson Mon Apr 29, 03:41 PM
Kansas City traded up to select wideout Xavier Worthy at No. 28 overall last Thursday after he set a scouting combine record with a 4.21 40-yard dash. While Worthy's speed invites comparisons to Tyreek Hill, HC Andy Reid brought up another one of his former speedy receivers when asked about the incoming rookie. "[Hill and Worthy are] different, and he'll put his own mark on things once he gets a feel for it," Reid said in his Thursday press conference. "That wasn't necessarily the comparison, as much as it was him being a good football player that was a good wide receiver. Now you add in there the return ability. I've had some guys like that Tyreek, DeSean Jackson -- probably body type a little more like DeSean."
| Footballguys view: The Chiefs have won back-to-back Super Bowls after trading Hill during the 2022 offseason. But they have added a clear speed element back to their offense for 2024. First, the club signed receiver Marquise Brown to a one-year deal in free agency. They followed that up by selecting Worthy. The speedy duo should improve a receiving corps that struggled throughout the 2023 regular season. "Both of those two [Brown and Worthy] can run well. I think both love to play the game and are good football players. I think that that will help us," Reid said. It could also help fantasy managers looking to get more out of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the entire offense. |
Chiefs | Travis Kelce financials Mon Apr 29, 03:26 PM
Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce agreed to a two-year extension worth $34.24 million that will be added on to his current deal, according to sources Monday, April 29. He is signed through the 2027 season.
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Chiefs | Travis Kelce extended Mon Apr 29, 02:19 PM
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce agreed to a two-year contract extension making him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL, according to sources Monday, April 29.
| Footballguys view: As NFL.com put it, "Kelce's career has been nothing if not remarkably consistent." The Cincinnati product racked up seven straight seasons of 1,000-plus receiving yards from 2016-2022, falling just shy of making it eight straight campaigns in 2023 with 93 catches for 984 yards and five touchdowns in a Chiefs offense that needed the entire regular season to find its footing before making another run to a Super Bowl triumph. With additional weaponry on the outside (in the form of speedy wideouts Marquise Brown and rookie Xavier Worthy), it might be more difficult for opposing defenses to focus their attention on the veteran tight end, who is currently being drafted as TE2 in early best-ball drafts behind Detroit's Sam LaPorta. |
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Chiefs | Baylor Cupp heading to Chiefs Sun Apr 28, 12:34 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Baylor Cupp (Texas Tech) is signing an undisclosed deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to sources Sunday, April 28.
Link to story Chiefs | Spencer Sanders to participate in rookie minicamp Sun Apr 28, 11:32 AM
Undrafted free-agent QB Spencer Sanders (Mississippi) will be participating in the Kansas City Chiefs' rookie minicamp as an invitee, according to agent Jesse Foreman.
Link to story Chiefs | KC adds UDFA Carson Steele Sat Apr 27, 08:19 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Carson Steele (UCLA) agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, April 27, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Chiefs | Emani Bailey joins champs Sat Apr 27, 07:54 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Emani Bailey (TCU) agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, April 27, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Chiefs | Champs add Kingsley Suamataia Fri Apr 26, 09:18 PM
Brigham Young OT Kingsley Suamataia was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 63rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Chiefs | Xavier Worthy joins the champs Thu Apr 25, 11:22 PM
Texas WR Xavier Worthy was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 28th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Chiefs | Jack Cochrane staying put Tue Apr 23, 10:33 PM
Kansas City Chiefs exclusive rights free-agent LB Jack Cochrane signed his one-year tender on Tuesday, April 23. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Chiefs | Kansas City eyeing OT in first round? Tue Apr 23, 04:18 PM
Brigham Young University OT Kingsley Suamataia reportedly had a 'great visit' with the Kansas City Chiefs in March and is a likely target for the team if they make their pick at No. 32 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, according to multiple sources.
Link to story Chiefs | KC keeping the faith in Kadarius Toney Tue Apr 23, 12:21 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney is 'probably our most talented wideout now,' according to general manager Brett Veach.'He is probably our most talented wideout now. It doesn't do anyone any good unless you stay healthy. But the kid has always worked hard here for us and I know he's been down there with (Patrick Mahomes) and I think it's a matter of him staying healthy and I think if he can do that, he can really do a lot of great things in this offense. People around the building like him and it's the injury bug and hopefully he gets some luck on his side and he can stay healthy and be the player that he was in Florida and the player that we've seen in spurts here,' Veach said.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy managers who took a chance on Toney as their WR5 or 6 last season came up short. Will they invest again this year? It's unlikely. Those who haven't already been burned might do worse with their final picks in best-ball drafts, but in terms of redraft, it's hard to see Toney as draftworthy. |
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Chiefs | New deals for Brett Veach, Andy Reid Mon Apr 22, 08:14 PM
Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach and head coach Andy Reid signed contract extensions with the Chiefs Monday, April 22. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: One of the league's great offensive minds, Reid is now tied to the team -- and Patrick Mahomes -- through 2029, when the coach will be 71. |
Chiefs | Wanya Morris could win starting job Sun Apr 21, 11:27 AM
Kansas City Chiefs OT Wanya Morris could compete for a starting job on the offensive line in 2024, according to general manager Brett Veach. Morris saw a great deal of action at left tackle last season after OT Donovan Smith missed several games due to a neck injury.
Link to story Chiefs | KC continues to endorse Kadarius Toney Tue Apr 16, 02:39 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney has been among a group of players working out in Texas with Patrick Mahomes recently and is still someone the team is hoping to see fulfill his potential, according to comments made by head coach Andy Reid on Monday, April 15.'Kadarius is arguably one of the most talented guys we have on the team. It's just a matter of being healthy and being able to stay on the field and you always hear about the reliability, accountability, all those things that go into it. And so I'm expecting him to come back ripping and ready to go. It's great that he's down there working with Pat and putting the work in. So that's a position. Listen, we like Kadarius. It's just a matter of having him on the field,' Reid said.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy managers have been down this road enough to keep expectations in check. Dial back expectations, but Toney is currently WR122 on Underdog. He's a free square avaialable in the last round of drafts for those so inclined. |
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Chiefs | Louis Rees-Zammit to begin at RB Tue Apr 16, 02:23 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB/WR Louis Rees-Zammit - a former rugby player from Wales - will begin his NFL career as a running back, according to head coach Andy Reid on Tuesday, April 16.
Link to story Chiefs | KC, Jonathon Brooks meeting Monday Mon Apr 15, 05:07 PM
Texas RB Jonathon Brooks is having an official visit with the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, April 15.
| Footballguys view: Brooks was en route to a historic season in 2024 before he suffered a season-ending ACL injury, with 1,139 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, plus 25 catches for 286 yards and a receiving touchdown. Running back might not be viewed as the biggest need, but the Chiefs do need to find a back with some long-term potential as a complement and maybe even eventual successor to Isiah Pacheco. |
Chiefs | Rashee Rice arrested Fri Apr 12, 10:05 AM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice surrendered to Glenn Heights Police in Dallas and posted $40,000 bond Thursday, April 11.
| Footballguys view: Rice faces eight charges in the case - six counts of collision involving bodily injury, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and one count of aggravated assault, according to the warrant. All of the charges are felonies. |
Chiefs | Arrest warrant issued for Rashee Rice Wed Apr 10, 07:01 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice has had an arrest warrant issued against him in Dallas for his involvement in a multi-vehicle crash in March, according to sources. He has been charged with six counts of collision involving bodily injury, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and one count of aggravated assault.
Link to story Chiefs | Kansas City brings back a pair of ERFAs Tue Apr 9, 02:11 PM
Kansas City Chiefs exclusive rights free-agent OG Mike Caliendo and S Nazeeh Johnson signed one-year contracts to remain with the team on Tuesday, April 9.
Link to story Chiefs | More on Mike Danna's deal Fri Apr 5, 06:38 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent DE Mike Danna (Chiefs) agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, April 5, worth $24 million. The deal includes $13 million in guaranteed money.
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Chiefs | Mike Danna back with Chiefs Fri Apr 5, 06:28 PM
Free-agent DE Mike Danna (Chiefs) agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, April 5, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Chiefs | Clyde Edwards-Helaire back for another year Tue Apr 2, 04:08 PM
Free-agent RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (Chiefs) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract to return to the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, April 2. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: A former first-round pick, Edwards-Helaire had 1,100 yards from scrimmage with five total touchdowns as a rookie. But injuries and Isiah Pacheco's rise have relegated CEH to a minor role, and the Chiefs declined his fifth-year option last spring. Edwards-Helaire had 411 yards from scrimmage on 87 touches as the Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII. In 48 games with 32 starts, Edwards-Helaire has recorded 1,845 yards rushing with 12 touchdowns. He's also caught 89 passes for 765 yards with seven TDs. |
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Chiefs | Kansas City getting to know J.K. Dobbins Tue Apr 2, 12:41 PM
Free-agent RB J.K. Dobbins (Ravens) is reportedly visiting with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, April 2.
| Footballguys view: After recently receiving medical clearance following last year's torn Achilles tendon, Dobbins reportedly has a visit scheduled with the Chargers. Injuries have been an issue. Dobbins lost all of the 2021 season when he tore his ACL in the final preseason game. He was back for the start of 2022 but missed six weeks of the season due to arthroscopic knee surgery. He missed nearly all of the 2023 after going down in Week 1. Perhaps a chance of scenery will bring a change of luck. |
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Chiefs | Carson Wentz lands with Chiefs Tue Apr 2, 07:57 AM
Free-agent QB Carson Wentz (Rams) agreed to a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, April. 1. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Wentz will replace Blaine Gabbert as the backup to Patrick Mahomes. Wentz, a former first-round pick, brings experience and mobility to the mix. |
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Chiefs | Louis Rees-Zammit listed as RB Sat Mar 30, 01:27 PM
Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs RB Louis Rees-Zammit is listed as a running back, not a wide receiver, on the team's roster.
Link to story Chiefs | Kansas City officially trades L'Jarius Sneed Fri Mar 29, 06:32 PM
Kansas City Chiefs CB L'Jarius Sneed was officially traded to the Tennessee Titans Friday, March 29, in exchange for a 2025 third-round draft choice and a 2024 seventh-round draft choice. The Titans also received a 2024 seventh-round draft choice in the trade.
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Chiefs | Louis Rees-Zammit deal becoming official Friday Fri Mar 29, 09:16 AM
Updating previous reports, Kansas City Chiefs WR Louis Rees-Zammit will sign his three-year contract Friday, March 29. The Welsh rugby star will receive some guarantees and a signing bonus.
Link to story Chiefs | Louis Rees-Zammit set to join KC Wed Mar 27, 07:53 PM
International free-agent WR Louis Rees-Zammit agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs Wednesday, March 27, according to sources. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Chiefs | KC will receive 221st overall pick Sat Mar 23, 10:44 AM
Updating a previous report, the Kansas City Chiefs will receive the 221st overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, which was the highest of the Tennessee Titans' three seventh-round selections, in the trade involving CB L'Jarius Sneed.
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Chiefs | L'Jarius Sneed headed to Tennessee Sat Mar 23, 08:12 AM
The Kansas City Chiefs traded CB L'Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans Friday, March 22, in exchange for a third-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft and a swap of seventh-round picks in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Chiefs | L'Jarius Sneed looking for big contract Fri Mar 22, 05:03 PM
Kansas City Chiefs franchise free-agent CB L'Jarius Sneed is looking to sign a three- or four-year contract with a team this offseason that will make him one of the highest paid cornerbacks in the NFL, according to The Athletic's Nate Taylor. The Titans wanted to trade for Sneed, but the two sides were not able to reach a contract agreement.
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Chiefs | Derrick Nnadi back in the fold Tue Mar 19, 02:19 PM
Free-agent DL Derrick Nnadi (Chiefs) officially signed a contract to return to the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, March 19. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Chiefs | More details on Marquise Brown's contract Tue Mar 19, 12:24 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Marquise Brown (Cardinals) singed a one-year contract worth $7 million on Thursday, March 14. The deal includes a $3 million signing bonus, $3.5 million base and $4 million worth of incentives tied to touchdowns, receiving yards and playing time.
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Chiefs | L'Jarius Sneed trade update Sat Mar 16, 12:56 PM
Kansas City Chiefs CB L'Jarius Sneed has not yet been traded because of his asking price in a contract extension, per source on Saturday, March 16. The Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts are two of the top teams trying to trade for him.
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Chiefs | Marquise Brown contract update Thu Mar 14, 10:41 PM
Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs WR Marquise Brown's contract is a one-year deal worth up to $11 million.
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Chiefs | Champs adding Marquise Brown Thu Mar 14, 10:36 PM
Free-agent WR Marquise Brown (Cardinals) is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a source.
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Chiefs | Derrick Nnadi returning to champs Thu Mar 14, 08:46 PM
Free-agent DT Derrick Nnadi (Chiefs) is re-signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, his agency announced Thursday, March 14.
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