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Chiefs might finally unlock Chamarri Conner (by doing the obvious)

5 days ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Braden Holecek

Chamarri Conner was tested heavily with slot reps in 2024. Could more playing time at safety in 2025 benefit Chamarri Conner and the Chiefs defense? The Kansas City Chiefs enter 2025 with pretty solid depth at defensive back. Kansas City will hope to see Kristian Fulton stake his claim after adding him in free agency. Meanwhile, someone like Jaden Hicks will receive an increased opportunity entering his second career season.
Jaylen Watson’s grip on Chiefs starting job may already be slipping

1 week ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Braden Holecek

The Chiefs will have some intriguing decisions to make at cornerback outside of Trent McDuffie in 2025. If certain results materialize, Jaylen Watson could face more of an uphill battle at keeping his starting spot. The Kansas City Chiefs have quietly been one of the more consistent secondaries over the last handful of seasons. Mainly due to players with lower draft pedigrees or smaller contracts, Kansas City has been able to frustrate pass catchers and quarterbacks.
Three young Chiefs built to break out big in 2025

1 week ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Braden Holecek

Which Chiefs players could make a major leap in 2025? Here are three names from Kansas City’s roster worth keeping an eye on. The Kansas City Chiefs are largely filled with established stars, but for every NFL team, hitting on young talent is key to extending winning windows. That younger talent may not always yield immediate results, however. For the Chiefs, they are still waiting for certain recent draft picks to materialize into clearer roles.
Kristian Fulton’s injury past could shake up Chiefs secondary

4 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Braden Holecek

The Kansas City Chiefs quietly have one of the better cornerback rooms in the league. Dave Merritt has been one of the more impressive position coaches in the Andy Reid era. And this offseason, his cornerback room was further strengthened with the addition of Kristian Fulton. Fulton played last season with the Los Angeles Chargers after his first four NFL seasons came with the Tennessee Titans. He has been a fine complementary piece to other top players in certain secondaries.
Kristian Fulton’s injury past could shake up Chiefs secondary

4 weeks ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Braden Holecek

New Chiefs cornerback Kristian Fulton has dealt with the same kind of injuries throughout his NFL career. How could that impact the K.C. cornerback snap counts this season? The Kansas City Chiefs quietly have one of the better cornerback rooms in the league. Dave Merritt has been one of the more impressive position coaches in the Andy Reid era. And this offseason, his cornerback room was further strengthened with the addition of Kristian Fulton.
Denver Broncos' October gauntlet could wreck their AFC West hopes

1 month ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Braden Holecek

The Denver Broncos are receiving a lot of national hype entering 2025, but they will have one interesting stretch to navigate in the first half of their schedule. The 2025 NFL schedule is filled full of exciting matchups. One team that is placed in a good amount of those are the Denver Broncos. After a turnaround under Sean Payton last season, the Broncos are receiving a great deal of national hype entering this upcoming season. Quarterback Bo Nix finished strong last year.
Chiefs win the contract game while AFC rivals burn millions in regret

1 month ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Braden Holecek

There are plenty of teams in the AFC that are eating a ton of dead money in 2025. Kansas City is not necessarily one of them. The AFC has been heavily competitive over the last handful of seasons. It has led to some teams taking drastic gambles to bring in new talent. Some of those moves have gone on to work out. But for others, it has been filled with painful regret due to moves that did not pan out. The Kansas City Chiefs have had a fairly strong track record with their big-money gambles.
Chargers hit with nightmare AFC West gauntlet to start 2025 season

1 month ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Braden Holecek

The Los Angeles Chargers will open the year with three straight division games. How could those matchups determine what kind of team they are this season? The 2025 NFL schedule was unveiled last week. For most teams around the league, there are going to be tougher stretches that may or may not define their season. Certain runs on the schedule are going to affect specific squads drastically. For the Los Angeles Chargers, they are tasked with an immediate test out of the gate.
Chiefs 2025 schedule brings back familiar faces fans never expected to cheer again

1 month ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Braden Holecek

The 2025 NFL schedule is now out! Let's look at some players making a return to Arrowhead Stadium to face the Chiefs this season. The NFL unveiled its 2025 regular-season schedule on Wednesday, and many exciting matchups await. That’s especially true for the Kansas City Chiefs, given the number of primetime or stand-alone games on their slate. Kansas City will play night games in five of its first eight contests of the season.
Chiefs may regret Brazil trip if Chargers game turns into another turf disaster

1 month ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Braden Holecek

The Chiefs will open the 2025 season against the Chargers in Brazil, where all eyes will be on the turf after last year's slip-heavy debut. The Kansas City Chiefs will open their 2025 season on international soil. For their Week 1 affair, they will take on the divisional rival Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil. The Chargers were announced as the designated home team for this year's Brazil game a while back, but until now, we did not know the official opponent.