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FILE - Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith speaks at a news conference in Lake Firest, Ill., April 20, 2022. Smith is requesting a trade, saying the team has not negotiated in good faith for a contract extension. Smith, who does not have an agent, wrote Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 in a statement to NFL.com he has “officially” asked to be dealt and that it was “deeply painful.” He said he has been trying to negotiate an extension since April and accused the organization of trying to take advantage of him. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears star LB Smith requests trade after breakdown in talks

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 09, 2022 12:18 PM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bears new head coach Matt Eberflus speaks at a news conference after the NFL football team's voluntary minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Thursday, April 21, 2022. The Bears open their first training camp under general manger Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Bears' Smith, Quinn report, unclear if they'll practice

By Andrew Seligman Jul. 26, 2022 05:53 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster makes a catch during the NFL football team's mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Chiefs aim for return to Super Bowl after playoff heartbreak

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:30 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce warm up before the NFL football team's organized team activities Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs view WR corps post-Tyreek with bright-eyed optimism

By Dave Skretta Jun. 02, 2022 08:57 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass at the NFL football team's practice facility in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, May 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears try to prove they can support QB Justin Fields

By Gene Chamberlain May. 17, 2022 08:19 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...

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach walking on the field before the team's NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Oct. 17, 2021, in Landover, Md. The Chiefs have two picks apiece in each of the first four rounds and 12 in all at the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Chiefs place tender on Ingram, trade for cornerback Johnson

By Dave Skretta May. 02, 2022 07:29 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields puts on his helmet during the NFL football team's voluntary minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears seek help for Fields, CB in first draft under GM Poles

By Andrew Seligman Apr. 22, 2022 07:04 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan defensive back Daxton Hill (30) plays during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Northwestern on Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Kansas City Chiefs lost Charvarius Ward in free agency and could use someone with enough versatility to cover the slot. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Chiefs head into draft with 2 first-round picks, 12 in all

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:42 AM EDT

Chiefs gather with Mahomes in Texas to begin offseason

By Dave Skretta Apr. 18, 2022 04:44 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The new faces of the Kansas City Chiefs offense are getting to know each other in the warm Texas sun, rather than the cold Kansas City rain,...

Bears sign Colts DE Muhammad, Chiefs WR/KR Pringle

Mar. 20, 2022 02:21 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed Indianapolis Colts defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad to a two-year contract and Kansas City Chiefs receiver and kick...

FILE -Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed with former Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on a $10.75 million deal for next season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday, March 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Tom Puskar, File)
AP source: Chiefs agree with Smith-Schuster on $10.75M deal

By Dave Skretta Mar. 18, 2022 04:59 PM EDT

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...

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) kicks a 31-yard field goal during overtime in the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Chiefs look back on season of success that fell just short

By Dave Skretta Jan. 31, 2022 01:42 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) kicks a 31-yard field goal during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Bengals top Chiefs 27-24 in OT to clinch Super Bowl trip

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 30, 2022 06:30 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Naquan Jones (90) during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
AFC Matchup: Newbie Bengals visit perennial contender Chiefs

By Barry Wilner Jan. 27, 2022 02:12 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Johnny Hekker (6) celebrates after kicker Matt Gay (8) kicked the game-winning field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Analysis: Quartet of classics featured greatest toes on turf

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 25, 2022 02:32 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) runs toward the end zone to score against Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns, left, cornerback Bryce Callahan, bottom middle, and outside linebacker Bradley Chubb, rear, during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Chiefs keep leaning on McKinnon, other unsung players

By Dave Skretta Jan. 19, 2022 05:06 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) tries to break a tackle by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Mahomes leads Chiefs to 42-21 wild-card romp over Steelers

By Dave Skretta Jan. 16, 2022 11:24 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, right, grabs a pass in the end zone for a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Tevaughn Campbell defends during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chiefs have Kelce, Hill vs Steelers this time around

By Dave Skretta Jan. 13, 2022 03:27 PM EST