A player that has lost a bit of hype from Chiefs fans as of late is Chamarri Conner. The former 2023 fourth-round draft pick has been versatile for Kansas City's defense throughout his first two seasons, playing both safety and nickel cornerback.
Kansas City’s defensive depth chart has just two starters drafted in the first round, cornerback Trent McDuffie and edge rusher George Karlaftis. They’re the flagship players in Brett Veach’s masterpiece, the 2022 draft, and they could become the first players in 32 years to help their team to Super Bowls in each of their first four NFL seasons.
The Kansas City Chiefs have been a dominant team for the past couple of seasons, and a big reason for that is that they have a defense that shows up in big moments, and one they can rely on.
When you talk about a defense like the one Steve Spagnuolo runs on the Kansas City Chiefs, you're talking about one of the most complex in the league. There is a reason Spags is considered one of the best coordinators of all time, if not the best.
How many of the players to earn AP first-team all-NFL honors multiple times in their careers can you name in five minutes?
With the Kansas City Chiefs losing a lot of pieces on the defensive side of the ball this offseason in free agency, they will need to reload in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Here are the personnel czars that previously led teams to sustained success. No coach-GMs are included here, just pure front office execs who assembled quality rosters.
The Andy Reid retirement rumors don't appear to be going anywhere even with Big Red signing a five-year extension last year and vocalizing his desire to continue coaching.
The Kansas City Chiefs have been led well on both ends of the football over the past few seasons. The mastermind behind the defense in defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has truly been impressive in getting the entirety of his defenders to play at an advanced level.
The Kansas City Chiefs possess some of the best coordinators in the National Football League. Between offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, head coach Andy Reid doesn't have to worry too much if his coaches are doing their jobs or not.
The Kansas City Chiefs had one of the best defenses last season. A lot of credit has to go to the Chiefs' defensive coordinator, Steve Spagnuolo. Spagnuolo has been the best defensive coordinator since joining the Chiefs, and when he calls it a career, he can go down as the best one in NFL history.
It’s always tough to beat the Kansas City Chiefs in large part because they have Patrick Mahomes, who’s already built a Pro Football Hall of Fame-worthy resume before he could even turn 30 years old. He often finds a way to rattle opposing defenses, and it’s something that former Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson can attest to.
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When it comes to the Kansas City Chiefs, it’s almost always about the likes of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and head coach Andy Reid.
Steve Spagnuolo has completely changed how the Kansas City Chiefs defense operates. Before he arrived in K.C., the Chiefs were definitely an offensive-minded team with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Tyreek Hill being expected to score 40+ points every week while the defense would hopefully do just enough to get the win.
The Kansas City Chiefs officially signed veteran safety Mike Edwards to a one-year contract for the 2025 campaign. Bringing back a veteran in Edwards to take over the role as a leader in the locker room was crucial for the Chiefs' defensive dynamic, especially as they prepare to return to action.
After falling 40-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX — a game where Patrick Mahomes was sacked six times and Kansas City’s defensive front struggled to slow down Jalen Hurts — the Chiefs may be taking a page out of Philadelphia’s playbook in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Nick Bolton likely could’ve commanded more money as a top linebacker on the free-agent market. He could’ve even re-signed with the Chiefs after dipping his toes in the water.
The Kansas City Chiefs have made some major subtractions from the team that made it to the Super Bowl for the fifth time in six seasons, as they traded away starting All-Pro guard Joe Thuney and seem prepared to remake their defense amid the annual free agent frenzy.
A lot of people were surprised when Cooper DeJean slid out of the first round in the 2024 NFL draft. Count Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo among them.
The Kansas City Chiefs just got a first-hand look at what continued investment into the defensive line looks like in New Orleans. The Philadelphia Eagles have continually invested in their defensive line throughout the draft, especially early, and the results spoke for themselves in Super Bowl LIX.
I'll be really happy when people stop talking about the AFC Championship Game loss by the Buffalo Bills to the Kansas City Chiefs, although people still
The Chiefs could be days away from winning their third straight NFL championship. Philadelphia, whom they beat in Super Bowl LVII, should have something to say about that, so look for these players and coaches to step up for Kansas City.
Many aspects of this game will determine the outcome, but possibly the most notable one is how Kansas City's defense will go about defending Jalen Hurts and the Eagles' offense.
Thanks to late-game heroics by Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs knocked out the Buffalo Bills, 32-29, on Sunday night to advance to Super Bowl LIX.
The Las Vegas Raiders are in the market for a new head coach and will explore a number of different options to find the right person to lead this team next season.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is going to be busy on Friday. According to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, Spagnuolo will interview with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, and New York Jets.
The interest might not lead to an actual job offer, and it's possible that Steve Spagnuolo might not accept it if he was, but for those who thought the Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator was beyond his head coaching days, this winter has proven to be a bit of a surprise.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is garnering interest from other teams as a head coaching candidate. Spagnuolo could be interested in taking a head coaching gig if it makes sense, but he won't accept just any job.
The New York Jets and Las Vegas Raiders have added a four-time Super Bowl champion to their list of potential head coach candidates.
Given the level of coaching continuity and the fact that they're positioned to make a run at a third consecutive Super Bowl victory, it makes sense that the Kansas City Chiefs might need to brace for a fairly significant amount of losses in terms of personnel and coaching staff members.
In their last 29 games, including the playoffs, the Chiefs have allowed fewer than 28 points.
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