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Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs back working on the long ball

Adam TeicherJun 7, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two of the first five plays at a recent Kansas City Chiefs practice session were Patrick Mahomes passes that traveled well down the field. Neither was caught, though, including one that was dropped by rookie wide receiver Jalen Royals, which left Mahomes with his hands on his head in frustration.

More deep throws from Mahomes were to come that day

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Chiefs leaning on rookies to help Karlaftis with pass rush

Adam TeicherMay 27, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With their sack production at a three-year low in 2024 and Chris Jones getting his lowest total since his rookie season in 2016, the Kansas City Chiefs turned to the 2025 NFL draft for some pass-rush punch.

They selected defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott in the second round and end Ashton Gillotte in the third. If the Chiefs are

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Another receiver? Why the Chiefs drafted Utah State’s Jalen Royals

Adam TeicherMay 17, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs initial interest in drafting wide receiver Jalen Royals happened because of his playmaking ability in college. Royals had 21 touchdowns and a healthy 15.2-yards per catch average in 20 games over his final two seasons at Utah State.

The more they looked at Royals, the more they saw additional qualities that reminded them of one of their own

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Why the Chiefs believe final-round RB Brashard Smith was worth trading up for

Adam TeicherMay 8, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rookie Brashard Smith is joining a group of veteran running backs with the Kansas City Chiefs. But his experience sets him apart from those he will be competing with for playing time, and Smith says he’s counting on that to help him to make an impact in his first NFL season.

“Not a lot of running backs have receiver skills and running

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Source: Chiefs open up cap via Mahomes, Jones

Adam TeicherMar 12, 2025, 09:09 AM ET

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs have restructured the contracts of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive tackle Chris Jones, freeing up $49.446 million in salary cap space, a source told ESPN’s Field Yates on Wednesday.

The moves were needed to clear the cap space to needed to cover the Chiefs’ activity in recent weeks. They placed the franchise tag on guard Trey Smith and

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Sources: Chiefs sign OL Moore for 2 years, $30M

Adam TeicherMar 10, 2025, 12:31 PM ET

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs, who went through four starting left tackles last season, have found a player they hope will finally plug the hole.

The Chiefs have agreed to a two-year, $30 million contract with four-year veteran Jaylon Moore, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Moore played all four NFL seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and was mostly a backup.

Moore

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