Walker suggested Tuesday that he might have an opportunity to catch more passes with the Chiefs than he did with the Seahawks, Eric Edholm of NFL.com reports. On the heels of being named the most valuable player of Super Bowl LX, Walker inked a lucrative three-year deal to lead Kansas City's backfield this coming season. Edholm notes that Walker earned a reputation as a run-first back during his four-year stint with Seattle, but the 2022 second-rounder -- who logged 31 catches in 17 regular-season games in 2025 -- has reportedly been spending time with QB Patrick Mahomes (who is bouncing back from a December ACL/LCL injury) this offseason in anticipation of a potentially expanded role as a pass-catcher. "We've been working on getting connected in the passing game and everything, so that's good," Walker said. "I feel like I'll be used more in the pass game." Either way, as the clear-cut RB1 for his new team, Walker figures to be busy out of the gate this coming season, while Mahomes works his way back to form. Competing for complementary work behind Walker will be a pair of newcomers in rookie Emmett Johnson and free agent addition Emari Demercado, as well as 2025 seventh-rounder Brashard Smith.
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name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG P. Mahomes,QB1431550262.7%3,587256.222113419389.6C. Oladokun,QB3355563.6%23578.31089379.0S. Buechele,QB171450.0%8888.00052269.9G. Minshew II,QB461346.2%379.3010021.0Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD K. Hunt,RB171636113.73335.982755P. Mahomes,QB14644226.62230.153127B. Smith,RB17441513.4148.90145I. Pacheco,RB131184623.91635.5101327N. Remigio,WR1411111.0110.80201X. Worthy,WR1411877.9356.20044D. Pierce,RB14102.5410.00000C. Oladokun,QB35183.676.0040027131.976.50031T. Kelce,TE17111.010.10100R. Rice,WR85204.072.51202S. Buechele,QB1144.044.00000G. Minshew II,QB4620.380.50000Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD K. Hunt,RB17182514381228.4153.08J. Royals,WR72342020.64.00P. Mahomes,QB1411-10-10010-0.7-2.00B. Smith,RB172535172711710.1232.07I. Pacheco,RB13192610151317.8121.04N. Remigio,WR141121210211.53.01X. Worthy,WR1442735321314238.0193.022T. Thornton,WR1419374382336131.359.015R. Tonyan,TE171111010.10.0022295074.513.00E. Mitchell,RB10100000.00.001733453451013020.3191.019J. Wiley,TE51144040.88.01T. Kelce,TE17761088511154450.1422.046N. Gray,TE162137178802811.1107.09R. Rice,WR853785711154771.4414.028J. Brownlee,WR60100000.00.00H. Brown,WR1649745871255136.7190.029Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD O. Norman-Lott, DT5 4 1 5 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Hunt, RB17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Royals, WR7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Mahomes, QB14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Cook, SAF17 49 33 82 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 T. McDuffie, CB13 45 18 63 1 3 2 7 1 0 1 0 0 J. Hicks, DB17 24 11 35 0.5 0.5 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 H. Butker, K17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X. Worthy, WR14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Caliendo, OL17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Cochrane, LB17 2 4 6 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 T. Thornton, WR14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Downs, OLB1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Tonyan, TE17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Williams, DB17 22 15 37 1 8 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 N. Bolton, LB17 73 81 154 1 8 10 6 1 0 1 0 0 Z. Pickens, DT3 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Pennel, NT8 4 7 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Watson, CB15 42 22 64 2 12 3 6 2 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Winchester, LS17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Simmons, OT8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Tillery, DT17 8 12 20 1.5 3.5 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 M. Danna, DE15 8 17 25 1 10 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 D. Nnadi, DT15 10 6 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Wiley, TE5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Christiansen, LB3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G. Karlaftis, DE16 25 23 48 6 23.5 10 2 0 0 0 1 0 M. Edwards, SAF6 9 4 13 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 J. Williams, CB15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Kelce, TE17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. Chenal, OLB14 23 31 54 2 6.5 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 K. Fulton, CB8 12 4 16 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 M. Tuipulotu, DT3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Conner, DB17 68 39 107 2 14 4 2 1 0 2 0 0 A. Gillotte, DE17 14 23 37 1.5 2 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 11 15 8 23 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 D. Tranquill, LB17 55 48 103 2 13 10 1 0 0 1 1 0 K. Knowles, CB13 2 3 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 C. Jones, DT17 15 14 29 7 39 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 C. Omenihu, DE17 15 13 28 3.5 8 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Brownlee, WR6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Johnson, CB2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. McDonald, LB17 3 4 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Bassa, LB17 2 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 H. Brown, WR16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Walker suggested Tuesday that he might have an opportunity to catch more passes with the Chiefs than he did with the Seahawks, Eric Edholm of NFL.com reports. On the heels of being named the most valuable player of Super Bowl LX, Walker inked a lucrative three-year deal to lead Kansas City's backfield this coming season. Edholm notes that Walker earned a reputation as a run-first back during his four-year stint with Seattle, but the 2022 second-rounder -- who logged 31 catches in 17 regular-season games in 2025 -- has reportedly been spending time with QB Patrick Mahomes (who is bouncing back from a December ACL/LCL injury) this offseason in anticipation of a potentially expanded role as a pass-catcher. "We've been working on getting connected in the passing game and everything, so that's good," Walker said. "I feel like I'll be used more in the pass game." Either way, as the clear-cut RB1 for his new team, Walker figures to be busy out of the gate this coming season, while Mahomes works his way back to form. Competing for complementary work behind Walker will be a pair of newcomers in rookie Emmett Johnson and free agent addition Emari Demercado, as well as 2025 seventh-rounder Brashard Smith.
Johnson is competing with Brashard Smith and Emari Demercado for slotting on Kansas City's running back depth chart behind Kenneth Walker, Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports. The Chiefs almost completely remade their backfield compared to last season, letting Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco walk while retaining the 2025 seventh-round pick Smith, and signing Walker and Demercado before drafting Johnson in the fifth round. Kansas City also signed undrafted free agents Jaydn Ott and EJ Smith. Demercado and Brashard Smith both seem best suited for change-of-pace roles on passing downs, so Johnson could have a clear lane to getting the second-most carries behind Walker. Head coach Andy Reid compared Johnson's skill set to that of former NFL running back LeSean McCoy, who exceeded 1,000 regular-season rushing yards on six occasions.
Mahomes (knee) is expected to participate in Kansas City's OTAs, beginning May 26, Nate Taylor of ESPN reports. Mahomes was present for the team's voluntary workouts in April but was still limited solely to rehabbing his surgically repaired ACL and LCL. He'll now progress to the next step in his rehab, as he'll participate in at least some capacity with his teammates during the team's voluntary offseason workouts. While that's a positive step, coach Andy Reid did acknowledge that Mahomes will remain limited. Both Mahomes and the Chiefs continue to publicly state that the goal is for Mahomes to be ready to suit up in Week 1.
The Chiefs signed Smith as an undrafted free agent Friday. Smith played four years at Stanford before transferring to Texas A&M for his final two seasons. The running back participated in 24 games for the Aggies, collecting 98 rush attempts for 412 yards and four touchdowns over the span. The Chiefs' offseason signing of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker means they're set atop the depth chart, and Smith will therefore have to fight with multiple other options in training camp to garner a roster spot come final cuts.
The Chiefs signed Ott as an undrafted free agent Friday. Ott played three years at California before transferring to Oklahoma for his senior season. The running back suffered a shoulder issue entering the 2025 season that led to him seeing meaningful snaps in only two games. The Chiefs are likely taking a flyer on Ott due to his 2023 season at California, where he rushed 245 times for 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns and added 26 receptions for 321 yards and three touchdowns. Ott's standout sophomore campaign suggests he has a shot to be a meaningful producer at the NFL level if he can avoid the injury bug.
Remigio (knee) signed his exclusive-rights tender with the Chiefs on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Remigio missed the last two games of the 2025 regular season due to a knee injury. Now healthy, the kick and punt returner is set to run it back with the Chiefs for the 2026 regular season. Remigio played in 14 regular-season games in 2025, totaling 741 kick-return yards and 191 punt-return yards.
Mahomes (knee) is in attendance for the start of Kansas City's voluntary workouts Monday, Dave Skretta of The Associated Press reports. Head coach Andy Reid said Mahomes is participating in weight training and meetings as the 30-year-old QB continues to progress in his recovery from surgery undergone in mid-December to repair ACL and LCL tears in his left knee. Mahomes said in mid-January that "the goal" is "to play Week 1 and have no restrictions," but he cautioned that he "can't predict what happens throughout the process." Monday kicked off Kansas City's two-week period of strength and conditioning, after which point the team will begin limited on-field work and walkthroughs. At that stage, the extent of Mahomes' participation will be worth monitoring. Of course, the expectation is that new backup quarterback Justin Fields (knee) will operate as the Chiefs' top signal-caller for most of the offseason.
Kansas City re-signed Araiza to a one-year contract Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Araiza is positioned to remain the Chiefs' punter for the 2026 campaign. He averaged 47.6 yards per punt in 2025 while suiting up for all 17 regular-season games.