Herbie Teope

1 week ago | kcsn.com | Herbie Teope

The Chiefs used a first-round pick on tackle Josh Simmons during the recently concluded NFL draft knowing he continues to recover from a torn patellar tendon suffered in October 24. Simmons, however, surprised the viewing media during the weekend’s rookie minicamp when he was spotted on the practice field with his helmet on Saturday and Sunday. Chiefs coach Andy Reid gave his impressions on what he saw out of the offensive lineman. “He’s moving around well,” Reid said Sunday.

2 weeks ago | kcsn.com | Herbie Teope

With the draft officially in the rearview mirror, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach on Tuesday took care of the business of football. The Chiefs exercised fifth-year options on 2022 first-round picks cornerback Trent McDuffie and defensive end George Karlaftis, a source familiar with the situation told KC Sports Network. The moves ensure McDuffie and Karlaftis, both of whom were set to enter the final year of their respective rookie contracts, will be with the Chiefs through the 2026 season.

2 weeks ago | kcsn.com | Herbie Teope

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach made yet another trade to move up on Day 3, this time in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Chiefs then selected SMU running back Brashard Smith (228th overall) in a move to add depth to the position group. Smith’s selection occurred after the Chiefs shipped their remaining seventh-round picks (251st overall and 257th overall) to the New England Patriots. “You know how Brett (Veach) is with stuff,” Chiefs area scout Jason Lamb said.

2 weeks ago | kcsn.com | Herbie Teope

Kansas City made a trade to move up in Round 5 and then went back to the defensive side of the football. The Chiefs selected Oregon linebacker Jeffrey Bassa (156th overall), a move that bolsters depth at the position group. To secure the rights to Bassa, the Chiefs shipped their 164th overall pick and a seventh-round pick (226th overall) to the Pittsburgh Steelers. A large part of the team’s thinking to make the trade surrounded the Chiefs’ astonishment that Bassa was still on the draft board.

2 weeks ago | kcsn.com | Herbie Teope

After three straight picks on defense, the Chiefs went offense with their first pick on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Chiefs selected Utah State wide receiver Jalen Royals in the fourth round (133rd overall), a move that bolsters the position group. Royals, who possesses 4.42 40-yard dash speed, totaled 126 catches for 1,914 yards and 21 touchdowns in his college career, averaging a healthy 15.2 yards per carry.