Tyrann Mathieu
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

Saints' Tyrann Mathieu happy to be back home

By Les East May. 04, 2022 08:01 PM EDT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Tyrann Mathieu longed for another chance to play for the Louisiana football fans that he thrilled as a college star at LSU. So,...

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) points during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The New Orleans Saints and Mathieu have agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract, reuniting the All-Pro safety with his hometown team, a person familiar with the terms told The Associated Press on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
AP source: Saints agree with Mathieu on 3-year, $33M deal

By Dave Skretta May. 03, 2022 01:58 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams fan Raymond Mousaian wears his team's helmet before the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Champion LA Rams restock secondary with Hill, 4 DBs in draft

By Greg Beacham Apr. 30, 2022 09:17 PM EDT

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 shore up defensive shortcomings during NFL draft

By Dave Skretta Apr. 30, 2022 08:38 PM EDT

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

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

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,...

AP source: Chiefs add RB Ronald Jones amid busy offseason

By Dave Skretta Mar. 26, 2022 01:09 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have signed Ronald Jones to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday...

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 sign Justin Reid to $31.5 million, 3-year contract

By Dave Skretta Mar. 17, 2022 03:53 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Justin Reid spent one season playing with Tyrann Mathieu in Houston, then replaced him as one of the leaders of the Texans defensive...

AP source: Chiefs backup QB Chad Henne back on $2M contract

By Dave Skretta Mar. 16, 2022 05:13 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a $2 million contract with quarterback Chad Henne, keeping their longtime backup to Patrick Mahomes in...

New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) defends during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Baltimore Ravens agreed to a five-year deal with safety Marcus Williams, bolstering a secondary that was decimated by injuries last season as the team finished last in the NFL against the pass. Wednesday, March 16, 2022 was the first day teams could officially announce deals with newly acquired free agents.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Ravens land S Marcus Williams, T Morgan Moses in free agency

By Noah Trister Mar. 16, 2022 04:40 PM EDT

AP source: Chiefs agree with S Reid on 3-year, $31.5M deal

By Dave Skretta Mar. 15, 2022 10:10 AM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs agreed to a three-year, $31.5 million contract with safety Justin Reid, a person familiar with the negotiations told The...

FILE - Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) celebrates their victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 on Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
NFL teams ready to spend even with no franchise QBs around

By Barry Wilner Mar. 11, 2022 11:14 AM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead looks to block against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game Sept. 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Mass. New Orleans usually finds a way to keep its coveted free agents but the cap-strapped Saints might not be able to pull it off with Armstead. The three-time Pro Bowler is one of the top pass blocking left tackles and would leave a big void on a New Orleans offense with several question marks. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Big-ticket free agents could leave big holes behind them

By Josh Dubow Mar. 11, 2022 03:08 AM EST

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...

Chiefs place franchise tag on left tackle Orlando Brown Jr

By Dave Skretta Mar. 07, 2022 08:03 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs placed the franchise tag on left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. on Monday, making it a near-certainty that he will play for Kansas City...

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