The Kansas City Chiefs' 2025 NFL season didn't go according to plan, but now they'll turn their attention to the future and building through free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft.The Chiefs have many pending free agents in 2026,

After a disappointing 2025 season, the Chiefs can reload in the 2026 NFL draft. Here are four prospects they should consider.

Kelce admitted that after the Chiefs' Super Bowl loss last year, he instantly knew he would be back with the Chiefs the next season. He wasn’t going to let his career end that way, and he was motivated that night to return to play with the only franchise he’s ever known.

Nabbing a new, bigger pass catcher for Mahomes might also be a temptation for the Chiefs in Round 1. Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq could be Travis Kelce's successor. Arizona State standout Jordyn Tyson might be a bit of a reach at nine, but he's got the upside Kansas City should be shopping for in Round 1.

Travis Kelce seemingly hasn't made a decision about his future in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end said after Sunday's season finale against the Las Vegas Raiders that he's unsure when he'll make the call about whether he'll retire.

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The 2026 NFL offseason is already unusual for the Kansas City Chiefs, who, over the previous three seasons, have competed for Super Bowl titles and played into February. This time around, they sit at 6-11,

The NFL season continues in Week 18 when the Las Vegas Raiders host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.

The Chiefs lost six straight games to finish 6-11, their worst record since 2012, giving them a top-10 draft pick in 2026.

As things currently stand, the Kansas City Chiefs likely will have a new offensive coordinator during the 2026 NFL season. Kansas City has already lost one defensive assistant before the season even came to a close,