Mecole Hardman
FILE - Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood (70) prepares to block against Notre Dame during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, in this Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, file photo. The Kansas City Chiefs already have spent the offseason rebuilding an offensive line ravaged by injuries and then dominated by Tampa Bay in the Super Bowl. But there is still work to be done, and the next opportunity to provide some help up front for quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the NFL draft.(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Chiefs set to pick on Day 2 after pre-draft trade for tackle

By Dave Skretta Apr. 23, 2021 02:40 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs' Andy Reid works during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Chiefs head into offseason with core intact, plenty of holes

By Dave Skretta Feb. 08, 2021 02:32 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks with Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
The Latest: Brady, Bucs dominate Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl

By The Associated Press Feb. 07, 2021 04:34 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 38-24. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs, Bucs ride (mostly) COVID-clear season to Super Bowl

By Dave Skretta Jan. 28, 2021 01:44 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs' Rashad Fenton is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Cole Christiansen, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chargers beat playoff-bound Chiefs 38-21 as KC rests stars

By Dave Skretta Jan. 03, 2021 08:42 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, center, jokes with backup quarterbacks Jeff Driskel, left, and Brett Rypien during an NFL football practice in Englewood, Colo., in this Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, file photo. The Broncos activated three quarterbacks—starter Lock and backups Rypien and Blake Bortles—from the COVID-19 list Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, to insure that the team will not be without quarterbacks on the roster for the game against the Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday as the Broncos were last Sunday when hosting the New Orleans Saints. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The virus's toll: How 32 NFL teams have been hit by COVID-19

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2020 04:32 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Broncos bringing QBs to KC to face Mahomes and Chiefs

By Dave Skretta Dec. 03, 2020 04:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) runs the ball as Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, in Orchard Park, N.Y. There’s no shortage of high draft picks making huge impact around the league, especially on offense with the instant success of players like Edwards-Helaire. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Chiefs continue to rely on rookies and second-year pros

By Dave Skretta Nov. 19, 2020 02:13 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Kelechi Osemele, left, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and offensive tackle Mike Remmers celebrate Mahomes touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Chiefs down several offensive pieces with Buffalo on deck

By Dave Skretta Oct. 15, 2020 02:10 PM EDT

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, left, talks with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes after an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Kansas City. The Chiefs won 26-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs in tough spot amid COVID-19 positives on other teams

By Dave Skretta Oct. 07, 2020 02:22 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, rear, during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs lean on D to beat Pats 26-10 in COVID-19-delayed game

By Dave Skretta Oct. 05, 2020 10:56 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks to pass under pressure from Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tyus Bowser (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Patriots-Chiefs showdown postponed to Monday or Tuesday

By Dave Skretta Oct. 03, 2020 05:23 PM EDT