The Chiefs went 6-11 in 2025 — their worst season since 2012 — and missed the playoffs for the first time in the Mahomes era. Mahomes suffered a torn ACL/LCL in Week 15 and his Week 1 availability is uncertain.
| Round 1 | #9, #29 (from Rams) |
| Round 2 | #40 |
| Round 3 | #74 |
| Round 4 | #109 |
| Round 5 | #148, #169 (from Rams), #176 |
| Round 6 | #210 (from Rams) |
Acquired Rams 1st (No. 29), 5th (No. 169), and 6th (No. 210) round picks in 2026, plus 2027 3rd-round pick, in Trent McDuffie trade. Lost 6th-round pick to NE (Josh Uche trade) and 7th-round pick to DAL (Peyton Hendershot trade). Received 5th-round compensatory pick (No. 176).
Critical Needs
The secondary was demolished this offseason.
The Chiefs generated just 12 takeaways in 2025 (third fewest in the NFL) largely due to inconsistent pass rush.
No Chiefs WR reached 1,000 yards in 2025.
Important Needs
Bryan Cook, the Chiefs' best safety, was lured away by the Bengals on a 3-year/$40M deal.
Chris Jones remains the anchor, but depth behind him was a major issue in 2025.
Leo Chenal, one of the defense's most versatile and impactful LBs, signed with the Washington Commanders.
Depth Needs
The right tackle spot is the only O-line question after Jawaan Taylor was released ($20M cap savings).
Travis Kelce returned on a 1-year/$12M deal for his 14th season, but he turns 37 in October 2026.
- Traded CB Trent McDuffie to Rams — created massive CB need, gained No. 29 overall pick + 3 more picks
- Lost CB Jaylen Watson to Rams (3-year deal) — further gutted secondary
- Lost CB Joshua Williams to Titans (2-year deal) — third CB from 2022 class gone
- Lost S Bryan Cook to Bengals (3yr/$40M) — major safety loss
- Signed S Alohi Gilman (3yr/$24.75M from Ravens) — partially replaces Cook
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