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Patrick Mahomes Patrick Mahomes Won't play in preseason opener
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 11:00 AM
Mahomes (knee) won't play in Kansas City's preseason opener against the Rams on Saturday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Mahomes has been progressing well in his recovery from a torn ACL that was surgically repaired in December. He has been cleared for 11-on-11 drills, but the Chiefs don't have much incentive to rush the star quarterback's return to game action. Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier and Chris Oladokun will suit up at quarterback Saturday. Mahomes continues to target the Sept. 14 regular-season opener against the Broncos as his return date. |
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Travis Kelce Travis Kelce Looking to bounce back in 2026
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 9:37 PM
Kelce said Wednesday that he wants to "prove to myself that I can play at a better level than I did last year" this upcoming season, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: "That's probably the biggest thing for me, is making sure I'm accountable to the guys in this [locker] room and every single play that I'm out there," Kelce continued. "[Just] being more accountable when the ball is in the air. There were a few games last year that I felt like I put on myself. In the blocking world, being able to get my guy so we can spring guys for bigger gains. And just being a better leader." Kelce led the Chiefs in receiving last season, but his 50.1 yards per game were his fewest in the last 12 years. He did average 11.2 yards per catch, though, which was a big jump from his 8.5 yards-per-catch average in 2024. Turning 37 years old in less than two months, Kelce doesn't move like he used to, but he still knows how to get open and has undeniable chemistry with Patrick Mahomes. Kelce should remain a big factor on third downs and in the red zone for Kansas City, but he's no longer one of fantasy's top tight ends. |
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Emmett Johnson Emmett Johnson Listed as RB3 on unofficial depth chart
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 5:31 PM
Johnson was listed as the No. 3 RB on the Chiefs' unofficial depth chart ahead of the team's preseason opener, Pete Grathoff of the Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: While preseason depth charts can often be taken with a grain of salt, slotting behind starter Kenneth Walker does remain up for grabs, with Emari Demercado (listed second) and Brashard Smith (listed fourth) also in the mix. With that in mind, GM Brett Veach noted that "Smith, who was here last year...adds value as a dynamic speed element and his return game as a punt kick returner," while "Demercado is a veteran guy that has always been good in the pass protection game, and he's a reliable receiver." In reference to Johnson, who the team took in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Veach said, "he has more of a total skillset. He's just young. So I think once he figures out how to consistently throw his hat and hands in there on a consistent basis, I think we all know what he can do running the ball, and he's a really good route runner, too." With all that in mind, it's plausible that Demercado opens the season in a change-of-pace role, with Johnson perhaps next in line for early-down work if Walker misses time, while Smith provides both backfield depth and special teams utility. |
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Rashee Rice Rashee Rice No further discipline expected, per NFL Insider
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 2:20 PM
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Rice is unlikely to face NFL discipline for his probation violation this spring, Charles Goldman of AtoZ Sports reports.
Analysis: The report notes that Rice's return from arthroscopic knee surgery is a bigger concern for the Chiefs right now, with the wideout perhaps not yet in game shape after being eased into drills in training camp. He probably won't play much this preseason, if at all, but Rice still has a month to get ready for a starting role in Week 1 against Denver. |
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Kenneth Walker III Kenneth Walker III Looking to be leader in KC
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 8:28 PM
Walker has outlined how he wants to be a veteran mentor to the younger players in the running back room with the Chiefs, Ed Easton Jr. of Chiefs Wire reports.
Analysis: Walker is entering his fifth NFL season, and his first with the Chiefs, but in a league where the average career lasts 3.3 years, he can be considered a veteran. The running back inked a lucrative three-year, $43.05 million contract with Kansas City in March, leaving Seattle after four productive seasons, the last of which culminated in a 29-13 victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, a game in which Walker was named MVP. Walker turned 221 carries into 1,027 rushing yards and five touchdowns while also adding 31 catches for 282 yards over 17 regular-season contests in 2025. The 25-year-old has now joined a running back room that includes rookie fifth-round pick Emmett Johnson and second-year pro Brashard Smith. "I want them to learn quicker than I learned. I don't want there to be a drop-off at all. So, making sure those guys are good. They have been doing great," said Walker about the youngsters. Regardless of his affinity for his teammates, Walker is the obvious top option in the Chiefs' backfield in 2026, and he'll look to become the team's first 1,000-yard rusher since Kareem Hunt in 2017. |
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Reunites with Kansas City
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 4:28 PM
Ogbah signed a one-year contract with the Chiefs on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Ogbah was part of the Chiefs' roster in 2019 and contributed to the team's run to Super Bowl LIV. He has 10 NFL seasons under his belt and appeared in 13 regular-season games for the Jaguars in 2025, when he logged 15 tackles (six solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass defense. Ashton Gillotte (hamstring) has been sidelined for the past two weeks of training camp, so Ogbah will have the opportunity to compete for a rotational role at defensive end behind starters George Karlaftis and Felix Anudike-Uzomah. |
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Dealing with short-term issue
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 8:22 PM
Smith's hip injury is just a short-term issue, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: Coach Andy Reid confirmed that the starting right guard is only experiencing a minor issue. Smith should be all set to participate fully once the regular season commences, and likely before that as well. |
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Absent from Monday's practice
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 5:50 PM
Sneed (knee) did not participate in Monday's practice, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Analysis: Sneed recovered from a quadriceps injury that sidelined him for the final 10 contests of the Titans' 2025 season before he signed with the Chiefs this past offseason. The cornerback has unfortunately sustained yet another injury, and it is unclear how long this new knee issue will keep him out. With fellow projected starting cornerback Mansoor Delane (shoulder) also sidelined, Nohl Williams and Kristian Fulton will likely see a significant amount of preseason reps. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Returns to practice Monday
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 9:22 AM
Worthy (shoulder) will take part in Monday's practice, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: Worthy missed over a week of practice time with a shoulder sprain, but he returned to the mix Monday. According to Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star, Worthy worked with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the first-team offense as a limited participant while the Chiefs managed the wideout's workload coming back from the shoulder injury. |
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Dealing with hip injury
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 9:24 PM
Smith did not participate in Friday's training camp practice due to a hip injury, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Head coach Andy Reid relayed Friday that he's "not worried" about Smith's availability, so the 2021 sixth-rounder could be back at practice ahead of the Chiefs' preseason opener against the Rams on Saturday, Aug. 15. Smith missed five of 17 regular-season games in 2025 due to back and ankle injuries. |
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Emmett Johnson Emmett Johnson Losing ground early on?
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 3:48 PM
Jesse Newell of The Athletic indicates Johnson has been fourth in the team's RB pecking order behind top option Kenneth Walker, as well as both Emari Demercado and Brashard Smith to this point in training camp.
Analysis: While Newell indicates that the Chiefs were thrilled to land Johnson in the fifth round of April's draft and suggests that the rookie's long-term prospects with the team remain unchanged, it looks like he may have some ground to make up ahead of Week 1. Things could of course change as the summer progresses and Johnson continues to develop, but for now, his role behind Walker has yet to be determined, while the team's RB2 job remains up for grabs. The Chiefs' preseason opener is Aug. 15 against the Rams, with added context regarding backfield slotting presumably set to arrive via the release of the team's first unofficial depth chart prior to that contest. |
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Patrick Mahomes Patrick Mahomes Unlikely to play in preseason opener
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 11:29 AM
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday that Mahomes (knee) is unlikely to play in the Chiefs' preseason opener against the Rams on Saturday, Aug. 15, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: Reid isn't sure if Mahomes will play in the second or third preseason game, either. The Chiefs typically play their starters more than other teams in August, but it won't be shocking if they make an exception for a superstar QB coming back from an ACL tear. Mahomes' return has gone well, by all accounts, with no signs of limitation early at training camp. He may not run as often as he did last year, but he's on track for a Week 1 appearance. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Misses practice again Friday
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 10:45 AM
Worthy (shoulder) didn't practice Friday, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: Meanwhile, fellow Chiefs wideout Cyrus Allen (shin) returned to practice Friday after missing the past few days. Worthy shouldn't be too far behind, as he's considered day-to-day with a shoulder sprain. That said, fantasy managers should keep an eye on the situation, given that Worthy had surgery on the same shoulder at the beginning of the offseason. The Chiefs don't seem worried, but it's still not the best sign. |
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Cyrus Allen Cyrus Allen Returns from shin injury
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 9:09 AM
Allen (shin) returned to practice Friday morning, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: The rookie fifth-round pick was one of Kansas City's early standouts at training camp, building chemistry with Patrick Mahomes while taking some snaps on the first-team offense. Allen then suffered a shin bruise Saturday and missed most of the week, but he's back in action Friday to continue making his case for a Week 1 role. |
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Dealing with back spasms
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:08 PM
Tranquil is currently dealing with back spasms, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports
Analysis: Tranquill popped up on the injury report Wednesday, and there's currently no timetable for his return. Once healthy, the 30-year-old will once again serve as one of the Chiefs' starting linebackers during the upcoming season. |
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Dealing with groin injury
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:05 PM
Bassa is currently dealing with a groin injury, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: Bassa suffered a groin strain that has limited his participation in training camp. Once healthy, the 2025 fifth-round pick is expected to serve as a depth linebacker during the upcoming campaign. |
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Still nursing shoulder issue
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 7:58 PM
Delane (shoulder) was limited at the Chiefs' training camp practice Wednesday, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: Delane has been dealing with a shoulder injury since June, and it's still bothering him with the regular season just a little more than a month away. Until he's back to full strength, 2025 third-rounder Nohl Williams is a candidate to see more practice reps with the first-team secondary. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Continues to miss practice
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:41 AM
Worthy (shoulder) remained sidelined at practice Wednesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Analysis: Per Nate Taylor of ESPN.com, Coach Andy Reid noted Monday that he expects Worthy -- who is dealing with a sprained shoulder -- to return to practice later this week, which indicates that the issue isn't viewed as a major concern. The wideout thus remains in the day-to-day category ahead of the Chiefs' preseason opener, Aug. 15 against the Rams. |
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Rashee Rice Rashee Rice Joins 11-on-11 drills
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:29 AM
Rice (knee) is participating in 11-on-11 drills at Wednesday's practice, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Per Taylor, it's the first time in training camp that the wideout has done so, as he continues to work his way back from an offseason knee procedure. It remains to be seen how much, if any, preseason action Rice sees, but assuming he experiences no setbacks ahead of Week 1, he's slated to maintain his key role as a starter in a Chiefs' WR corps that also features Xavier Worthy (shoulder), with Tyquan Thornton, Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen (shin) also in the mix for targets that don't go to the top duo. |
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Signs with KC
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:48 PM
Weimer signed with the Chiefs on Monday, Jordan Foote of SI.com reports.
Analysis: The wide receiver joined the team after Xavier Worthy (shoulder) and Cyrus Allen (shin) suffered injuries during weekend practices, per Foote. Weimer caught 21 passes for 383 yards and two touchdowns for West Virginia last season. He likely faces an uphill battle to make the Chiefs, especially once Worthy and Allen return. |
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