Kansas City Chiefs
AFC West
The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed Derrick Nnadi. (Source: NBCSports.com)
Fantasy Impact: Nnadi figures to remain in a rotational role on the defensive line for Kansas City.
Category: Transactions
The Kansas City Chiefs signed Mike Pennel Jr. on a one-year deal. (Source: Sam McDowell on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Pennel returns to the Chiefs for a second straight season. He recorded four tackles across three games with Kansas City last year.
Category: Transactions
Patrick Mahomes restructured his contract to create an additional $21.6 million worth of salary-cap space for the Chiefs. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kansas City has been quiet so far in free agency. It appears they may be doing something behind the scenes with this move.
Category: Transactions
The Saints have agreed to a one-year, $5M deal with LB Willie Gay. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Gay has spent the first four seasons of his career with the Chiefs. The 26-year-old turned in a solid season in 2023, tallying 58 total tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, and one interception in 16 games.
Category: Transactions
Nick Allegretti is expected to sign with the Commanders on a 3-year, $16M deal. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Allegretti gets a big new contract with Washington. He reportedly played the whole Super Bowl despite suffering a torn UCL in his elbow in the second quarter. The Commanders address their offensive line with this signing.
Category: Transactions
The Chiefs have agreed to terms with long snapper James Winchester. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: While there is not much fantasy impact here, Winchester does provide stability in the Chiefs’ kicking game. The veteran long snapper has not missed a game in his career and will return for his 10th season with the Chiefs.
Category: Transactions
Superstar DT Chris Jones and the Kansas City Chiefs have reached terms on a blockbuster deal, a five-year deal worth about $32 million per year with about the first $95 million guaranteed. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jones has been one of the best defenders of his generation, playing 123 games with 75.5 sacks and 78 tackles for loss. He has helped win multiple championships for the Chiefs and has been one of the best postseason performers in recent years. He will be paid handsomely with what is expected to be the biggest defensive deal in league history.
Category: Transactions
The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed Drue Tranquill on a three-year, $19 million deal that includes $13 fully guaranteed. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Tranquill signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs last offseason after four years with the Chargers. He should remain in a similar role with Kansas City.
Category: Transactions
The Kansas City Chiefs are officially placing their franchise tag on CB L'Jarius Sneed, but they're also working on a potential tag-and-trade move that could send him elsewhere. (Source: Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler, ESPN)
Fantasy Impact: With Sneed set to hit free agency and the Chiefs having to be particular about where they allocate their resources, it might not be in Kansas City's best interest to retain Sneed despite being the star CB he's become. As a result, they are likely trying to get something in return instead of losing him for nothing. Sneed was permitted to seek out a trade partner, and Detroit and Miami were listed as rumored destinations heard in Indianapolis by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Category: Rumors
Travis Kelce said following the Super Bowl that he will be returning to the Chiefs next season. (Source: ESPN.com)
Fantasy Impact: Kelce saw his seven-year streak of 1,000 yard seasons come to an end in a down year from a fantasy perspective, but came up big when it mattered the most in the NFL playoffs. He'll look to help lead Kansas City to a third straight Super Bowl win next season. His value in fantasy drafts will be interesting to monitor.
Jerick McKinnon remains a game-time decision, but he is expected to play in the Super Bowl on Sunday against the 49ers. (Source: James Palmer on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: McKinnon is expected to return after undergoing hernia surgery just over one month ago. It is unclear what role he'll play, but he'll likely have some role in the passing game out of the backfield.
Category: Injury Updates
The Kansas City Chiefs are not expected to have WR Kadarius Toney active for Super Bowl 58 on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. (Source: ESPN)
Fantasy Impact: Toney’s season has been characterized by mental mistakes that have ultimately cost the Chiefs points. Since Week 15, when he had his second tip-drill-interception-inducing drop of the year, Toney has not played, whether it was injury-related, personal, or coach’s decision. Toney caught a TD pass in last year’s Super Bowl victory and had 27 catches for 169 yards and one score this season in 13 games. The Chiefs will rely on Rashee Rice, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Justin Watson, and Skyy Moore.
Category: Rumors
Rashee Rice is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the 49ers. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rice was listed as a full participant at practice on Friday. He will remain in his No. 1 wide receiver role for Sunday's big game.
Category: Injury Updates
Fri, Feb 9th 6:23pm EST
By Ari Koslow
Isiah Pacheco is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the 49ers. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Pacheco will continue to play through toe and ankle injuries. He should remain in his workhorse role for the biggest game of the season.
Category: Injury Updates
Joe Thuney has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Thuney was considered a long shot to be able to take the field. He'll remain sidelined after also missing the AFC Championship.
Category: Injury Updates
The Kansas City Chiefs are activating WR Skyy Moore (knee) from the injured reserve list ahead of Super Bowl 58 against the San Francisco 49ers. (Source: Kansas City Chiefs on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Moore has not played since Dec. 17, missing the Chiefs' last six games, including the postseason. Despite the Chiefs struggling to find reliable and consistent receiver help, Moore struggled to establish himself in his sophomore season, watching the WR1 role get taken over by rookie Rashee Rice. Moore had just 21 catches for 244 yards in 14 games in 2023 and has played 53% of the team's offensive snaps.
Category: Injury Updates
Charles Omenihu tore his ACL in the AFC Championship on Sunday against the Ravens. (Source: Jonathan Jones on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Omenihu will miss the Super Bowl against his former team in the 49ers. He was having a career year with seven sacks, 28 tackles and two forced fumbles.
Category: Injury Updates
Chiefs WR Justyn Ross is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Bills. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Ross is dealing with a hamstring injury and was limited in practice this week. The 24-year-old did not play in the Wild Card round but has a chance to be available in the Divisional Round.
Category: Injury Updates
Chiefs QB Blaine Gabbert will draw the start in Week 18 against the Chargers. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: With the Chiefs’ playoff seeding already determined, head coach Andy Reid is taking the opportunity to rest Patrick Mahomes. The team is expected to rest other key players as well.
The Chiefs D/ST registered six sacks in a 25-17 Week 17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Fantasy Impact: The unit was able to remain consistently disruptive Sunday, allowing just 263 total offensive yards in a winning effort. Fantasy managers can confidently plug the unit into lineups ahead of a solid Week 18 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Category: Game Recaps