Ben Niemann
Chiefs have some key free agents they want to hold on to

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:13 AM EST
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (14-6) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: FS Tyrann Mathieu, DT Jarran Reed, DT Derrick Nnadi, DE Alex Okafor, CB Charvarius Ward, CB Mike...

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) prepares to sack Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 04:53 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs fullback Michael Burton scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Kelce's OT touchdown gives Chiefs 34-28 win over Chargers

By Joe Reedy Dec. 16, 2021 11:59 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Mahomes, Herbert on primetime stage as Chiefs visit Chargers

By Joe Reedy Dec. 15, 2021 05:18 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Josh Gordon (19) is congratulated by tight end Travis Kelce after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs add LB Gay to COVID-19 list; 3rd player this week

By Dave Skretta Dec. 15, 2021 03:33 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Dallas Cowboys at Kansas City Chiefs 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 03:25 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants at Kansas City Chiefs 11/1/2021

Nov. 01, 2021 08:35 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs fans watch players take the field during pregame warmups prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Kansas City Chiefs at Washington Football Team 10/17/2021

Oct. 17, 2021 11:47 AM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Alex Okafor (97) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs defense again a let-down in 38-20 loss to Bills

By Dave Skretta Oct. 11, 2021 12:48 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (15) runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs still missing Mathieu to COVID as Week 1 work begins

By Dave Skretta Sep. 06, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes during drills at the team's NFL football training camp Saturday, July 31, 2021 in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Mahomes impressed by new Chiefs RB Jerick McKinnon

By Matt Derrick Jul. 31, 2021 07:46 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
Some NFL veterans prosper as business season begins

By Barry Wilner Mar. 17, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

From left, Kansas City Chiefs' Byron Pringle, Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson stand on the sidelines during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP source: Chiefs agree to deal with Long to help O-line

By Dave Skretta Mar. 17, 2021 11:48 AM EDT

Chiefs in sticky salary cap situation entering free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:38 PM EST
KANSAS CITY (16-3) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WRs Sammy Watkins and Demarcus Robinson; SS Daniel Sorenson; CBs Bashaud Breeland and Antonio...

Raymond James Stadium rises in the distance ahead of Super Bowl 55 Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The venue is hosting Sunday's Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2/7/2021

Feb. 06, 2021 03:06 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen celebrates after an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. The Chiefs won 22-17. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Star-studded Chiefs rely heavily on late-round gems, too

By Dave Skretta Feb. 02, 2021 03:53 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill runs down the sideline after evading a tackle by Atlanta Falcons A.J. Terrell during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Edwards-Helaire rejoins Hill, others at practice

By Dave Skretta Jan. 13, 2021 03:30 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn, left, talks with Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid after an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Kansas City. The Chargers won 38-21. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Well-rested Chiefs get back to work with Browns on horizon

By Dave Skretta Jan. 11, 2021 04:03 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, right, watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs head into playoffs with plenty of rest behind them

By Dave Skretta Jan. 04, 2021 01:34 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson (34) celebrates with quarterback Chad Henne (4) after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chargers beat playoff-bound Chiefs 38-21 as KC rests stars

By Dave Skretta Jan. 03, 2021 07:32 PM EST