Charles Goldman

Two players regularly connected to the Chiefs in free agency managed to avoid the franchise tag. Another who was reportedly a trade target for Kansas City during the 2025 NFL season wasn't so lucky.

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While the big signings are fun, winning on the margins in free agency is how the Chiefs can get back to where they want to be. Here's a look at several pending free agents who could be hidden gems for Kansas City in 2026.

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Could the Chiefs actually get something in trade for Jawaan Taylor? A hypothetical exercise with help from @TheDestinAdams, @Bolt_Holt, @NFL_Rob, and @KyleCrabbs.

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How much salary cap space will the Chiefs have upon releasing RT Jawaan Taylor? What about if they trade him? How much more space can the team clear ahead of free agency? All of your questions answered here.

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I'm not sure he would've been safe if not for the familiarity of EB.

Eric Bieniemy loves Coach Heck.

The Chiefs made a necessary decision with Jawaan Taylor, which will now put heat on Andy Heck to find a solution at right tackle for 2026 and beyond.

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All the latest intel on the Chiefs' free agency plans coming out of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

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Tracking the Kansas City Chiefs' formal meetings with NFL draft prospects at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine The Kansas City Chiefs have held formal meetings with several prospects at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Kaytron Allen says he met with the Chiefs and new RB coach Demarco Murray via Ryan Linkletter on Twitter.

Per @goldmctnfl.bsky.social, it was just an informal meeting.

Charles has the full ongoing list of Chiefs pre-draft interviews here:

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If the Chiefs do look to the NFL Draft to find Travis Kelce's successor, one 2026 NFL Scouting Combine standout has a key advantage.

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Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love let the whole world know the two reasons why he wants the Chiefs to draft him.

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Potentially good news for those who want the Chiefs to take a wide receiver at No. 9 (Story via @RiseNDraft):

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Florida DT Caleb Banks models his game after Chiefs DT Chris Jones, and even thinks he could be better than Jones in the NFL if he reaches his ceiling. What does No. 95 think about that?

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Up to over 3,000 words on our Chiefs combine interview tracker now. Tons of information, quotes, stats, scouting reports (click hyperlink on player names), & more.

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The league didn't do the Chiefs any favors with the official salary cap number for the 2026 NFL season.

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If Sonny Styles is available at pick No. 9, should the Chiefs take him? I dove into the numbers & spoke with @TheDestinAdams to learn more about why he believed Styles was the best player in the 2026 NFL Draft, even before his crazy workout.

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Leaked NFLPA report cards for 2025 lend validity to the Chiefs' coaching staff changes for 2026.

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It feels like Rueben Bain Jr.'s 2026 NFL Scouting Combine could help him fall right into the Chiefs' lap, but only if Brett Veach is willing to bet on an outlier.

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The Jets' trade sending Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for T'Vondre Sweat could shake up how things play out before the Chiefs come on the clock in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Lee Hunter spoke to @FF_TravisM at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. He says it'd mean everything to play with Texas Tech legend Patrick Mahomes. He also believes that he is precisely what the Chiefs need to continue doing what they do best: Win.

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My 2026 NFL Scouting Combine Chiefs formal meetings tracker is live. First up, we've got two of the best pass rushers in the entire draft class, complete with scouting reports. Bookmark and check back for more updates throughout the week.

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Chiefs GM Brett Veach spoke about where things stand with TE Travis Kelce and the "different approach" they're taking as the star weighs a return to the NFL vs. retirement.

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The Chiefs' salary cap savings buzzsaw might stop at Mike Danna.

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Chiefs GM Brett Veach knows that fixing the running game and setting Patrick Mahomes up for success after his knee injury go hand in hand.

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The Chiefs should have clarity on CB Trent McDuffie's future soon.

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Chiefs GM Brett Veach says the best players in the 2026 NFL Draft are at non-premium positions... Mentioned Sonny Styles, Jeremiyah Love, Caleb Downs: "At the end of the day, you want a guy who is going to be a great contributor... Stick to the mantra - take the best player available."

Chiefs GM Brett Veach says that the combine is simply part of the process: "I don't think we take a bunch of names off (the draft board)."

He said that some of the guys yesterday nailed it on "football stuff" during interviews. Fwiw, DE/DL/LBs are the players who are already in Indy.

Chiefs GM Brett Veach on the salary cap says the team has flexibility with $60M in convertible salary on contracts. Doesn't sound definitive that other cuts like Mike Danna will be coming down the pipe. He also added that they'll stay in contact w/ Danna.

Chiefs GM Brett Veach says teams have to adapt to the fact that there are some older draft prospects in the age of NIL and says you have to position yourself to get some of the younger players.

Chiefs GM Brett Veach says they're keeping open dialogue with all of their pending free agents: "I think you need to remain flexible and fluid... You always have backup plans when you enter this part of the season."