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Chiefs headlines for Friday, May 28

— that is, the league’s best quarterback-running back-receiver combos. The Kansas City Chiefs have been near the top of this annual offseason ranking since 2018, when Patrick Mahomes, Kareem Hunt and Tyreek Hill were ranked ninth. In 2019, Mahomes, Damien Williams and Travis Kelce ranked second. One year ago, Mahomes, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Tyreek Hill topped the list. But for 2021, Jared Dubin ranks the Chiefs’ triplets behind the Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Jones and...

The Chiefs have struck gold on undrafted free agents before. Could the Nebraska defensive back be next up?

For the Chiefs’ defense, 2021 is all about improving in the red zone Inside the 20-yard line, the defense had more than its share of struggles last season — and it’s a point of emphasis for 2021. Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images On Tuesday, the Kansas City Chiefs kicked off their first week of full-team, on-field practice for the 2021 season. During these voluntary organized team activities, there still isn’t any live contact with other players — but offenses are allowed to line ...

Taking a look at the week of May 17 on Arrowhead Pride...

A recent NFL ranking and more on the Chiefs’ receiver position in 2021 Could a surprise cut be brewing in Kansas City? Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports No. 2 - Kansas City Chiefs Here’s Frelund: The Chiefs’ rebuilt O-line and uncertainty at wide receiver in terms of depth (it appears they have 14 WRs on the depth chart as of right now) are the two factors that contribute to them finishing just shy of the Bucs in this exercise. Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce do combine for...

’ 2021 draft process is complete, it’s time to start evaluating how each player fits into the team’s scheme, how they’ll factor into the 2021 depth chart and how they project to contribute in the long term. I finish my breakdown of the draft class with 2021’s 226th overall selection: Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith. Team fit During his final two seasons, Smith started at left guard for Tennessee — earning first-team All-SEC honors in both years and becoming a second-team All-...

Now that the ’ 2021 draft process is complete, it’s time to start evaluating how each player fits into the team’s scheme, how they’ll factor into the 2021 depth chart and how they project to contribute in the long term. I continue with 2021’s 181st overall selection: Clemson wide receiver Cornell Powell. Team fit In college, Powell excelled as an outside wide receiver — playing on the ball as an “X” receiver and off the ball as a “Z” receiver. While he also lined up in the ...

Taking a look at the week of May 10 on Arrowhead Pride...

Mike Hughes’ physicality fits what the Chiefs want at cornerback The former first-round pick fits the bill for what the Chiefs have historically asked of their cornerbacks. Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach has made his latest trade for a former first-round pick. Former Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes will become the newest member of the Chiefs’ secondary after it was reported Thursday evening that he would be heading to Kansas City...