Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs beat reporter Matt McMullen noted that rookie WR Jalen Royals impressed at practice on Thursday. (Source: Matt McMullen on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Per McMullen, Royals made the "play of the day with a leaping, strong grab in the back of the end zone during 7-on-7." The rookie continues to compete for an immediate role on the outside for the Chiefs.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters that Isiah Pacheco “looks tremendous right now.” (Source: Sam McDowell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pacheco's role tailed off towards the end of last season after Kansas City brought back Kareem Hunt. The duo figure to remain in a committee in the Chiefs backfield heading into this season. It will be a backfield for fantasy managers to monitor throughout minicamp and training camp.

Patrick Mahomes told reporters that Rashee Rice looks like himself and has “no limitations.” (Source: Sam McDowell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rice is continuing to work his way back from a torn LCL and PCL he suffered early last season. His status will need to continue to be monitored in the coming weeks. There has not been any word as of late around a potential suspension for him.

The Chiefs signed No. 85 overall pick CB Nohl Williams to a four-year contract.

Fantasy Impact: Williams gets a $6.335 million deal that includes a $1.247 million signing bonus. He is expected to compete this offseason for an immediate role in the Chiefs secondary.

The Chiefs signed veteran OG Tremayne Anchrum Jr. to a contract. (Source: Matt McMullen on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Anchrum spent last season on the Houston Texans' practice squad. He will compete for a depth role on the Chiefs offensive line.

The Chiefs placed RB Keaontay Ingram on injured reserve for undisclosed reasons. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ingram won't be eligible to play this season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Chiefs. He spent part of last season with Kansas City, but did not play an offensive snap.

The Chiefs officially signed rookie RB Brashard Smith. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Smith was a seventh-round pick of Kansas City this year. He will compete in OTAs and training camp for a role in the Chiefs backfield.

The Chiefs officially signed rookie LB Jeffrey Bassa. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bassa was a fifth-round pick of Kansas City this year. He will likely compete in OTAs and training camp for a role in the Chiefs linebacker room.

The Chiefs released TE Anthony Firkser. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Firkser spent the end of last season on the practice squad for Kansas City. The veteran will look to land a depth role with another team's tight end room.

Kansas City Chiefs edge rusher George Karlaftis III is expected to have his fifth-year option exercised by the organization ahead of the 2025 season. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Karlaftis has developed into a key part of a talented Chiefs defensive line headlined by superstar DT Chris Jones. In three seasons in K.C., Karlaftis has totaled 24.5 sacks and elevated his pressures from 49 as a rookie to 83 and 76 over the last two seasons. He will stay with the Chiefs through the 2026 season as the sides potentially work toward an extension.

Kansas City Chiefs star defensive back Trent McDuffie is set to have his fifth-year option exercised by the team as he enters Year 4 with K.C. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McDuffie has been among the most impactful cornerbacks in the NFL in recent seasons, including posting a third-best PFF grade of 83.1 while having top-20 scores in coverage and run defense. In 2023, he played primarily in the slot but transitioned to a more traditional outside role in 2024. The All-Pro defender is a versatile weapon for the Chiefs and has been crucial in the postseason, so keeping him around should be a top priority for Kansas City.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said TE Jared Wiley is "doing well in his rehab." (Source: Matt McMullen on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wiley suffered a torn ACL in a practice last November. He appears to be on track to be healthier heading into training camp.

The Chiefs signed S Mike Edwards to a one-year contract. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Edwards returns to Kansas City where he won a Super Bowl in 2023. He will add depth in the secondary for the Chiefs.

The Chiefs re-signed S Nazeeh Johnson to a one-year contract. (Source: Kansas City Chiefs on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is a one-year deal worth $3.2 million for Johnson as he returns to Kansas City. He recorded a career-high 53 tackles last season.

The Chiefs re-signed DT Mike Pennel. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pennel logged three sacks in a depth role with Kansas City last season. He will likely remain in a similar role with the Chiefs heading into next year.

The Chiefs re-signed DE Charles Omenihu to a one-year, $7 million contract. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Omeniu played in limited games last season as he was recovering from a torn ACL suffered two years ago. He'll continue to hold a rotational role on the Chiefs defensive line.

DT Tuli Tuipulotu agreed to a contract with the Chiefs on Wednesday, per league sources. After being waived by the Eagles post-training camp in August, he joined Kansas City’s 53-man roster in early September. Tuipulotu saw action in Weeks 17 and 18 of 2024, logging four tackles (two solo) across those games. His new deal positions him to vie for a rotational spot on the Chiefs’ defensive line in 2025. (Source: Mike Garafolo)

Fantasy Impact: Tuipulotu’s late-2024 cameo—four tackles in two games—barely registers for fantasy, even in deep IDP leagues. A rotational DT role in Kansas City might bump his snap count, but he’s miles from starter relevance without a breakout. Dynasty owners in massive rosters could stash him for depth, but redraft players can ignore him—his ceiling’s too low unless injuries gut the Chiefs’ front. Camp battles will tell if he’s worth a flyer.

The Chiefs signed QB Bailey Zappe. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Zappe spent some time on the Chiefs practice squad. He will compete with Gardner Minshew for the backup job in Kansas City.

The Chiefs have signed QB Gardner Minshew II to a one-year contract. (Source: NFL on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Minshew will provide the Chiefs with a veteran backup to QB Patrick Mahomes. Barring an injury to Mahomes in 2025, Minshew will not hold any fantasy value.

The Chiefs restructured Patrick Mahomes’ contract. (Source: Field Yates on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The move opens up $49.4 million against the salary cap in 2025. Mahomes had been expected to count as a $66 million cap hit in 2025 before the restructure.