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The Kansas City Chiefs are entering a crucial offseason in 2026.
After a disappointing season last year, in which the Chiefs went 6-11, Kansas City is now looking to re-tool to get back to the top of the NFL. However, with Patrick Mahomes still rehabbing from a torn ACL, the Chiefs have to find the right pieces to fill out this roster.
The Chiefs have many holes to fill, which includes needing to upgrade running back and several positions on defense. Kansas City also now has two first-round picks in the draft, including a valuable top-10 pick, which will help the team add cheaper talent.
First up is free agency, though, as the Chiefs have some cap space to make a splash or two. Here's the latest rumors and signing for Kansas City this offseason.
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Chiefs free agency rumors, news, updates
Chiefs re-sign Tyquan Thornton
- Date: March 9
- Source: Mike Garafolo
The Chiefs are bringing back WR Tyquan Thornton on a two-year, $11 million contract. Thornton averaged 23.1 yards per catch on 19 receptions in 2025.
Chiefs add to secondary with S Alohi Gilman
- Date: March 9
- Source: Tom Pelissero
The Chiefs have lost four defensive backs from last season's team, but they are adding back to their secondary by signing former Ravens and Chargers safety Alohi Gilman to a three-year, $24.75 million deal.
Chiefs giving Kelce $12 million deal
- Date: March 9
- Source: Adam Schefter
The veteran tight end is signing a one-year, $12 million to return to Kansas City, according to Schefter. The max value of the contract is $15 million.
Walker's contract is for three-year, $43 million
- Date: March 9
- Source: Jordan Schultz
The contract also includes $28.7 million guaranteed. Walker now becomes the third-highest paid running back in the NFL by total value, and his $14.35 million per season is fourth among the position.
Kansas City signing Kenneth Walker
- Date: March 9
- Source: Tom Pelissero
The Chiefs are adding the Super Bowl MVP to their backfield in a big move. Walker is an explosive runner who had 1,027 rushing yards in 2025, but had a huge playoffs that led to him winning the Super Bowl MVP for the Seattle Seahawks.
Chiefs to re-sign Travis Kelce
- Date: March 9
- Source: Ian Rapoport
Kelce will return to Kansas City for a 14th season instead of hitting the market and exploring other options. The tight end will turn 37 in 2026 and has spent his entire career with the Chiefs.
Kenneth Walker likely to leave Seahawks, Chiefs a potential target
- Date: March 9
- Source: Tom Pelissero
The Super Bowl MVP appears to have priced himself out of a return to Seattle, making it likely he signs with a new team this week. Tom Pelissero specifically named the Chiefs that could decide to splurge on the top running back available.
Chiefs "love" Travis Etienne
- Date: March 8
- Source: Jeremy Fowler
Fowler also names the Denver Broncos as a team that is heavily interested in the Jacksonville Jaguars free agent. Kansas City needs a running back and is likely to sign one this week.
Travis Kelce "motivated" to play in 2026
- Date: March 9
- Source: Dianna Russini
While retirement was a strong possibility, Kelce appears likely to play in 2026. The tight end is a free agent and could return to Kansas City, although he can weigh the Chiefs offers with those of other teams.
Chiefs free agency signings
- Chiefs re-sign LS James Winchester to a one-year, $1.75 million deal
- Chiefs sign RB Kenneth Walker III on a three-year, $43 million deal
- Chiefs re-sign WR Tyquan Thornton to a two-year, $11 million deal.
- Chiefs sign S Alohi Gilman to a three-year, $24.75 million deal.
Chiefs completed trades
- Chiefs trade CB Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles Rams for a 2026 first-round pick, fifth-round pick, sixth-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick
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