Chiefs News 2/27: Looking at the Chiefs’ leaked NFLPA report card

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Where do the Chiefs stand as NFLPA report cards are revealed in new report? FOX 4

On February 13, a third-party ruled that the annual publication of the NFL Players Association report cards violated the collective bargaining agreement between the league and the players association, banning the release of the highly-discussed report.

A Thursday report, however, shows the grades each of the 32 NFL teams received.

Thus, it’s time to take a look at where the 2025-26 Kansas City Chiefs player facilities

and amenities stood amongst players in the organization.

Just a year removed from the last report card, only a slight amount of improvement or regression is typical. What’s also typical is the Chiefs’ letters, which grade things like the locker room, treatment of families and more, falling towards the back-half of the league.

Here’s a look at the reported Chiefs’ grades for 2025-26:

Treatment of Families: C
Home Game Field: A-
Food/Dining Area: C+
Nutritionist/Dietician: A-
Locker Room: F
Training Room: C-
Training Staff: C
Weight Room: B
Strength Coaches: B+
Position Coaches: C+
Offensive Coordinator: C+
Defensive Coordinator: A
Special Teams Coordinator: B
Team Travel: D-
Head Coach: A
General Manager: B+
Team Ownership: C+

Walker? Etienne? Love? Chiefs mulling options at running back | ESPN

Just days into the combine, the Chiefs — and the rest of the league — learned that New York Jets running back Breece Hall is not expected to reach free agency. Jets general manager Darren Mougey shared Tuesday that they intend to retain Hall either through a new contract or with the franchise or transition tag.

Ahead of the league’s trade deadline in November, the Chiefs were close to acquiring Hall. But the deal between the Chiefs and Jets was never made. The Jets wanted a 2026 third-round pick. A source with knowledge of the negotiations said the Chiefs declined in part because they felt they could attract Hall to Kansas City if he was available in free agency.

Another change on the horizon could be a new scheme. Veach alluded Tuesday to the possibility that the team’s running game could experience several alterations.

Last season, the Chiefs led the league in run-pass option plays. The results were poor. The Chiefs failed to create explosive gains at a historic rate. Isiah Pacheco, who was in the final year of his rookie contract, didn’t have a single rushing attempt in which he gained 20 or more yards. Fellow running back Kareem Hunt had one.

Chiefs to Host KC Wolf’s Birthday Party Presented by Build-A-Bear for Chiefs Kingdom Kids Members

Come celebrate KC Wolf’s birthday with the Kansas City Chiefs. On Sunday, March 22, the Chiefs will host an exclusive birthday bash presented by Build-A-Bear Workshop for Chiefs Kingdom Kids members and their families in the CommunityAmerica Club Level at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

There are two different time slots that members can purchase tickets for: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 – 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 for guests and free for children three and under. A ticket is still needed for kids three and under.

The party is in partnership with Build-A-Bear Workshop, which will offer a special plushie for purchase to celebrate the occasion. There will also be carnival games, a magic show, bounce houses, balloon artists, and more. Complimentary food will be available with the purchase of a ticket. For more details about the birthday bash, please visit here.

The Perfect 2026 Free-Agent Signing for Every NFL Team | Bleacher Report

Kansas City Chiefs: RB Travis Etienne Jr.

The Chiefs are a little light on cash, but they need to make impact signings after going 6-11 last season. The Chiefs run game lacked explosiveness and they’ll have to reconstruct the backfield with both Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt headed for free agency.

Travis Etienne Jr. would add some dynamic running to the backfield. His ability to create yardage beyond his blocking shows up well in advanced metrics on PlayerProfiler, even if he wasn’t at the very top of the league last season.

His receiving ability would allow Andy Reid to get creative with him coming out of the backfield.

With Kenneth Walker III and Breece Hall also on the market, Etienne might fall to an affordable range for Kansas City.

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Titans agree to trade NT T’Vondre Sweat to Jets for DE Jermaine Johnson | NFL.com

The trade reunites Johnson with new Titans head coach Robert Saleh, who was in New York when the Jets used a first-round pick on the edge rusher in 2022. Johnson had a roller-coaster four seasons in New York, generating 13.0 total sacks. He earned a Pro Bowl nod under Saleh in 2023, earning 7.5 sacks, but a 2024 injury wiped out all but two tilts, and he never seemed right last season.

The move highlights the Titans’ need for pass-rushing help surrounding star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. Trading Sweat further increases Tennessee’s chances of using its swath of free-agent money along the defensive line — a reunion with former Saleh stalwart John Franklin-Myers, anyone?

Johnson was a trade candidate last year, and moving him now underscores the probability that Gang Green uses the No. 2 overall pick on a rookie edge. Adding Sweat, a 6-foot-4, 366-pound beast, adds beef to the middle of Aaron Glenn’s defense, which struggled against the run. The former second-round pick has three sacks in two seasons but eats up blockers.

Colts grant QB Anthony Richardson OK to seek trade, agent says | ESPN

INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts have given quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. permission to seek a trade, his agent told ESPN on Thursday, the latest twist in the young player’s complicated career.

Richardson lost a preseason position battle with veteran Daniel Jones before last season, relegating him to the No. 2 spot. Now, with the Colts committed to trying to re-sign Jones as their starter for the foreseeable future, Richardson faces an uncertain path forward in Indianapolis.

Agent Deiric Jackson having the ability to explore a trade gives Richardson the potential of finding a new start after three tumultuous seasons in Indianapolis. The 2023 fourth overall draft pick has started 15 games for the Colts, throwing 11 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Injuries have stymied him throughout his career, with Richardson missing 13 games after shoulder surgery as a rookie in 2023 and four games to multiple injuries in 2024.

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Chiefs Draft: Arm length becoming hot topic for defensive line class

On Thursday, the defensive linemen attending the NFL Scouting Combine were measured to piece together a physical profile. Two edge-rushing prospects — both ranked within the top 21 players on The Athletic’s consensus big board — made headlines with historic results. Rueben Bain Jr. from Miami and Cashius Howell from Texas A&M each registered arm length shorter than 31 inches.

Each would be the shortest-armed defensive lineman picked on Day 1 since 1999, which speaks to the lack of precedent. In the Mockdraftable database, there are only three “edge rushers” who had arms shorter than the 31-inch benchmark:

Nate Williams, Ohio State, Class of 2013
Sutton Smith, Northern Illinois, Class of 2019
Tyree Johnson, Texas A&M, Class of 2022

There are zero career sacks in the NFL between these three players. Smith, a sixth-round pick, was the only one to see regular-season action — and registered just one tackle over eight games.