Author: Adam Teicher

Adam TeicherFeb 22, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

CloseAdam Teicher has covered the Kansas City Chiefs for more than 30 seasons. He joined ESPN in 2013 for the launch of NFL Nation.Open Extended Reactions

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Following a season in which the Chiefs went through four left tackles and allowed Patrick Mahomes to be sacked six times in their Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, there’s little doubt about where the team’s priorities lie as it prepares for this year’s scouting combine.

The Chiefs will be looking to fix their offensive line, particularly to

Link to Original Article - on ESPN

Adam TeicherFeb 10, 2025, 11:08 AM ET

CloseCovered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013Open Extended Reactions

NEW ORLEANS — The late-season collapse in 2023 was not fun at the time for anyone connected with the Philadelphia Eagles, and certainly not for coach Nick Sirianni.

But Sirianni said Monday he’s happy for it now because it set up the Eagles for the 2024 season’s Super Bowl championship run.

“I look back on last year and how last year ended and I’m grateful. As crazy as this sounds, I’m grateful how last year ended because it shaped us

Link to Original Article - on ESPN

Adam TeicherFeb 10, 2025, 12:33 AM ET

CloseCovered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013Open Extended Reactions

NEW ORLEANS – Patrick Mahomes said during the week the most disappointing loss of his career by far came in Super Bowl LV, when the Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

That defeat, Mahomes said after the Chiefs’ 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, now has company. Mahomes threw two interceptions, one returned for a touchdown, and lost a fumble as the Eagles built a 40-6

Link to Original Article - on ESPN

Adam TeicherFeb 6, 2025, 12:49 PM ET

CloseCovered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013Open Extended Reactions

NEW ORLEANS — Travis Kelce said it wasn’t a difficult decision to continue to play for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025 and perhaps beyond. Any time he thought about retirement, he listened to what was important to him.

“I’ve got a full heart of football left in me,” Kelce said as the Chiefs continued preparations for Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles. “I really love this game and I think throughout the year

Link to Original Article - on ESPN

Adam TeicherFeb 4, 2025, 01:39 PM ET

CloseCovered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013Open Extended Reactions

NEW ORLEANS — Andy Reid said Tuesday he would return for at least one more season as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs.

“I enjoy being around the guys,” Reid said as the Chiefs prepared for Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles. “I enjoy the football games. You can’t put in the hours that we do and not enjoy it. So, I really love the game.”

Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said he didn’t think Reid was

Link to Original Article - on ESPN

Adam TeicherFeb 4, 2025, 12:02 AM ET

CloseCovered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013Open Extended Reactions

NEW ORLEANS — Patrick Mahomes is preparing to play for the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles, but he’s also a Texas native and a fan of the Dallas Mavericks.

Mahomes was like most fans stunned by the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic from the Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.

Editor’s Picks

2 Related

“Luka is such a franchise player,”

Link to Original Article - on ESPN

Adam TeicherFeb 3, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

CloseCovered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013Open Extended Reactions

NEW ORLEANS — Shortly before the 2024 trade deadline, the Kansas City Chiefs had a chance to solidify their secondary — and their bid at becoming the first NFL franchise to win three consecutive Super Bowl championships.

The New Orleans Saints were dangling veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore in trade talks. The four-time Pro Bowl selection excelled in a position at which the Chiefs had a need.

But the Chiefs weren’t the only bidders. The <a data-clubhouse-guid="fbeaf73e-6d6c-cca4-0809-713d9d741f90"

Link to Original Article - on ESPN

Adam TeicherFeb 1, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

CloseCovered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013Open Extended Reactions

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Moments before the Houston Texans were to attempt a field goal in the fourth quarter of their divisional round playoff game, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal approached special teams coordinator Dave Toub on the sideline and told him he was going to block the kick.

Chenal did just that. In doing so, he kept the Chiefs’ lead at two scores and 11 points rather than a precarious eight points and

Link to Original Article - on ESPN