Trent McDuffie
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco celebrates after the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 23-20. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Chiefs banked on rookie returns to reach Super Bowl again

By Dave Skretta Feb. 02, 2023 01:11 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill (22) intercepts a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins as Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) watches during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Chiefs' rookie regulars ready for playoff debuts

By Dave Skretta Jan. 16, 2023 03:27 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry scores a touchdown as he is hit by Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Titans visit Chiefs in latest showdown of AFC heavyweights

By Dave Skretta Nov. 03, 2022 01:11 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Darius Harris walks off the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Chicago. Matt Ammendola has nicely replaced Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, who is trying to recover from a sprained ankle. Now it's up to Darius Harris to fill in for Willie Gay, the starting linebacker who is suspended for the next four games. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Chiefs set to welcome back 2 key defensive players vs 49ers

By Dave Skretta Oct. 20, 2022 03:39 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates an extra point during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs leaning on culture, experience to eke out close wins

By Dave Skretta Oct. 11, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Chargers-Chiefs open NFL's exclusive Amazon Prime deal

By The Associated Press Sep. 14, 2022 12:03 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Chiefs' Mahomes still thrives on proving naysayers wrong

By Dave Skretta Sep. 13, 2022 03:30 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Chiefs' Reid critical of Arizona turf after 2 injuries

By Dave Skretta Sep. 13, 2022 02:50 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Chiefs roll past Cardinals, rue injuries ahead of Chargers

By Dave Skretta Sep. 12, 2022 02:21 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes gets the Chiefs' fans excited during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Mahomes, Kingsbury meet again when Cardinals host Chiefs

By David Brandt Sep. 08, 2022 05:25 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers cornerback Rico Gafford (37) runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs safety Deon Bush (26) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs honor Dawson, beat Packers 17-10 in preseason finale

By Dave Skretta Aug. 25, 2022 10:53 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman signs autographs during NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs to feature revamped offense, rebuilt defense

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 10:33 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches a drill during NFL football training camp Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Mahomes to buck NFL trend, play preseason opener

By Dave Skretta Aug. 11, 2022 02:11 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Devon Key (42), safety Justin Reid (20) and safety Juan Thornhill (22) stretch during the NFL football team's organized team activities Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Thornhill seeks to fill Honey Badger's void

By Dave Skretta Jun. 15, 2022 03:34 PM EDT

Clemson's Justyn Ross aims to earn roster spot with Chiefs

By Dave Skretta May. 06, 2022 01:14 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have an idea when it comes to their expectations for their first-round draft picks, defensive back Trent McDuffie and...

Tony Gonzalez announces Western Michigan wide receiver Skyy Moore as the Kansas City Chiefs selection during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Chiefs pick WR Moore, S Bryan Cook on Day 2 of NFL draft

By Dave Skretta Apr. 29, 2022 09:11 PM EDT

Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon smiles after being selected by the Chicago Bears during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Bears draft Washington CB Gordon, S Brisker in 2nd round

By Andrew Seligman Apr. 29, 2022 07:51 PM EDT

FILE - Florida cornerback Kaiir Elam (5) rushes as Samford's Chandler Smith blocks during the first half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 13, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. Smith is a potential pick for the Cincinnati Bengals in next week’s NFL draft as the team seeks depth at the cornerback position. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Buffalo Bills trade up to draft Florida CB Kaiir Elam 23rd

By John Wawrow Apr. 28, 2022 10:55 PM EDT

FILE - Washington cornerback Trent McDuffie runs during a play in the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against UCLA on Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. McDuffie was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
UCLA at Washington 10/16/2021

Apr. 28, 2022 10:49 PM EDT

FILE - Purdue defensive lineman George Karlaftis runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. Karlaftis is a possible pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Chiefs address defense with McDuffie, Karlaftis in 1st round

By Dave Skretta Apr. 28, 2022 10:39 PM EDT