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File-This Dec. 20, 2020, file photo shows Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) walking off the field after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas. The Dallas Cowboys declined the fifth-year option on Vander Esch's rookie contract Monday, May 3, 2020, setting up an interesting season at the position after the club used this year's first-round pick on a potential replacement. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Cowboys decline Vander Esch option, creating intrigue at LB

By Schuyler Dixon May. 03, 2021 05:08 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Chiefs could have defensive help back for game vs Ravens

By Dave Skretta Sep. 24, 2020 03:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is pressured by Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Clay Matthews during the first half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. Matthews is still unsigned as Week 1 of the NFL season begins. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Freeman, Miller, Thomas among big NFL names still unsigned

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 07, 2020 05:14 PM EDT

Chiefs have pieces in place to defend Super Bowl title

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:19 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (15-4) New faces: DE Taco Charlton, CB Antonio Hamilton, LB Darius Harris, P Tyler Newsome, OG Kelechi Osemele, OT Mike...

After title, Chiefs believe they're primed for more success

Jul. 20, 2020 05:29 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (15-4) CAMP SITE: Kansas City, Missouri LAST YEAR: Chiefs beat San Francisco 49ers to win first...

TCU offensive lineman Lucas Niang speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Chiefs gamble on LB Willie Gay in second round, add T Niang

By Dave Skretta Apr. 24, 2020 10:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Andy Reid is like most people these days. The Kansas City Chiefs coach is hunkered down in his basement, trying to avoid going out in public as he works from a makeshift office consisting of a computer, an iPad and an old side table. The difference, though: He's trying to build a team that can defend a Super Bowl title. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Chiefs open in draft after keeping most of their free agents

By Dave Skretta Apr. 16, 2020 12:23 PM EDT

Chiefs eye secondary help, defense with 5 picks in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:29 AM EDT
32. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (15-4) LAST SEASON: Super Bowl champions overcame early injuries to rattle off nine straight wins to finish regular...

AP source: Chiefs bring back CB Breeland on 1-year deal

By Dave Skretta Apr. 09, 2020 01:37 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back cornerback Bashaud Breeland on a one-year deal that could be worth up to $4.5 million, helping...

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt, right, hands the trophy to head coach Andy Reid after the chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. It's hard enough when things are normal — only seven franchises have won back-to-back championships. But it's even more difficult when the offseason has been thrown into turmoil because of the coronavirus pandemic, affecting everything from free agency to the NFL draft to team workouts that should have begun this month, but will not. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Chiefs' Reid plotting Super Bowl defense from his basement

By Dave Skretta Apr. 02, 2020 01:35 PM EDT

Chiefs agree with ex-Giants CB Hamilton on 1-year contract

Mar. 20, 2020 06:55 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs agreed to a one-year contract with former New York Giants cornerback Antonio Hamilton on Friday, the first deal made by the...

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. A person with direct knowledge of the move confirms to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have acquired Diggs in a trade with Vikings. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
The Latest: Panthers sign WR/KR Cooper, safety Burris

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2020 11:28 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers stands for the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Indianapolis Colts and longtime Los Angeles Chargers star quarterback Philip Rivers have worked out a one-year contract. That’s according to a person who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be officially announced until Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Key additions and subtractions for AFC teams in free agency

By Barry Wilner Mar. 19, 2020 05:33 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt holds the Super Bowl trophy during a rally in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Cash-strapped Chiefs fairly quiet as free agency begins

By Dave Skretta Mar. 18, 2020 08:04 PM EDT

Chiefs have some key players to re-sign after Super Bowl win

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:42 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (15-4) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DEs Terrell Suggs, Mike Pennel and Emmanuel Ogbah; TE Blake Bell; WRs Demarcus Robinson...

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones (95) brings down San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) in the NFL Super Bowl football game, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers 31-20.(Margaret Bowles via AP)
Chiefs give Pro Bowl DT Chris Jones franchise tag

By Dave Skretta Mar. 16, 2020 03:43 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' DeForest Buckner, front, celebrates his sack of Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes, on the turf rear, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: A sellout for Super Bowl, but with a twist

Feb. 02, 2020 03:40 PM EST

A Miami-Dade police officer patrols outside of the Hard Rock Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs 2/2/2020

Feb. 02, 2020 02:50 PM EST

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) prepares to the game in shirt sleeves during a frigid pregame warmup prior to an NFL divisional playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 in Kansas City. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Chiefs' Jones inactive for playoff game; Texans' Fuller OK

By Dave Skretta Jan. 12, 2020 01:39 PM EST

Chiefs' Chris Jones, Travis Kelce questionable for Texans

Jan. 10, 2020 04:31 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs could be missing defensive tackle Chris Jones and tight end Travis Kelce when the AFC West champs face the...