One of the team’s key contributors on the offensive side of the football last season was veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs. He was a go-to target for rising superstar quarterback Drake Maye, but the team decided to release him earlier this offseason due to their financial situation.

The Chiefs targeting Thomas Jr. makes sense since they also have the ninth pick on Thursday night, and they badly need a legitimate go-to receiver. Thomas in Kansas City could bring the Chiefs offense back to the dominant force it was early in their dynasty.

Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Dave Merritt faces a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. A complaint filed by the district attorney in Johnson County, Kansas, accuses him of causing bodily harm to a daughter.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III was named among the worst 2026 free agent signings due to his injury history.

The week of April 20 has certainly been an active one in the NFL. While all eyes should be on the 2026 NFL Draft and which new players will “freshen up” rosters, it’s the current coaching staff around the league that’s grabbing headlines.

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