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Kansas City Chiefs say they are aware of domestic violence allegations involving Rashee Rice | KMBC
An ex-girlfriend of Rice made the allegations in a public Instagram post on Wednesday.
“I’m so tired of keeping quiet I’m so tired of protecting his image,” the woman said in the post. “I’ve been through too much in a span of 8 years and I’ve had ENOUGH!”
The post does not name Rice, but the team is in communication with the NFL.
“The club is aware of the allegations on social media and is in communication
with the National Football League,” the Chiefs said in the statement. “We have no further comment at this time.”
Report: Chiefs fire WRs coach Connor Embree | Pro Football Talk
The Chiefs have parted ways with wide receiver coach Connor Embree, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.
Rapoport adds that Embree might not be the only change that Andy Reid makes to his staff after a disappointing season.
Hollywood Brown was the Chiefs’ leading wideout this season, finishing with 49 catches for 587 yards and five touchdowns. Tight end Travis Kelce led the team with 76 receptions for 851 yards and five scores.
Travis Kelce becomes the first 3-time winner of Nationwide’s Charity Challenge | KSHB
Kelce first won the fan-driven contest in 2020-21.
The award means Kelce earned $35,000 for his charity of choice, Operation Breakthrough Ignition Lab in Kansas City.
Kelce has supported Operation Breakthrough for over a decade. His work includes spearheading the Ignition Lab in 2021 to “provide a workforce development program where students ages 14-18 spend time each week getting real-world experience in fields ranging from culinary arts to automotive and engineering.”
Weighing fifth-year options for 2023 NFL Draft’s first-round selections | NFL.com
Pick 31: DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah – Kansas City Chiefs
Exercise the option? No.
Anudike-Uzomah missed the entire 2025 campaign with a hamstring injury and didn’t make much of an impact in his first two seasons, totaling just three sacks in 34 games (three starts). The Chiefs must quickly improve their pass rush if they don’t want a repeat of this season, and unfortunately, Anudike-Uzomah’s output to this point does not suggest he’ll be a part of that solution.
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Todd Bowles says he’s back as Bucs head coach for 2026 season | Tampa Bay Times
Todd Bowles stated his case plainly Monday, saying three consecutive NFC South titles should count for something even if his team missed the playoffs this year.
Apparently the Glazer family, which owns the Bucs agreed.
Bowles confirmed Wednesday that he is returning as Bucs head coach for the 2026 season, his fifth at the helm in Tampa Bay.
In a text message to the Tampa Bay Times, he also allowed that there could be some changes to his coaching staff.
Ohio State star safety Caleb Downs declares for NFL draft | ESPN
Ohio State star safety Caleb Downs is leaving school early and declaring for the NFL draft, he announced on social media Wednesday.
Downs is projected as a top-10 pick in ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid’s current rankings. No safety has been picked in the top 10 since the Jets took Jamal Adams with the No. 6 pick in 2017.
This year, Downs earned the Jim Thorpe Award as the top defensive back in college football.
He was also a two-time unanimous All-American and was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Downs had 68 tackles this season, to go along with two forced fumbles, two interceptions and a sack.
The Thanksgiving Day game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys averaged 57.23 million, making it the most-watched regular-season game in NFL history. According to Nielsen, the game generated 11.7 billion viewing minutes on Nov. 27 and was the top broadcast telecast of the month. By comparison, “Stranger Things” on Netflix totaled 11.8 billion viewing minutes across the entire month since it was available on demand.
CBS’ most-viewed Sunday game was what seems to be the yearly meeting between Buffalo’s Josh Allen and Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes. The Bills-Chiefs matchup on Nov. 2 averaged 30.84 million.
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Chiefs’ Travis Kelce will let body rest before deciding on retirement
“I’ve talked to a few people in the facility already, having the exit meetings and everything, and they know where I stand — at least right now,” Kelce said. “There’s a lot of love for the game that’s still there; I don’t think I’ll ever lose that. It’s a tough thing to navigate.”
For Kelce, it will come down to how he feels physically — but he has a clear stance about his desire to play.
“If my body can heal up and rest up, and I can feel confident I can give it another 18-21-week run, I would do it in a heartbeat,” Kelce noted. “Right now, it’s just finding that answer and seeing how the body feels after this game and when it all settles down.”
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