That uncertainty, Palmer argued, makes a proven veteran like Diggs an attractive option. Once a top prospect, Anudike-Uzomah’s career has not panned out as he or the Chiefs would’ve hoped. The 32 nd overall pick in 2023 out of Kansas State,

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Travis Kelce already has Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills circled on the Kansas City Chiefs' 2026 schedule. Kelce highlighted the Chiefs' Week 12 holiday matchup when discussing his team's upcoming schedule around the 20:30 mark of Wednesday's episode of New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce.

Phase three OTAs run May 26–28 and June 1–3, concluding with minicamp. Chiefs traded up to pick LSU CB Mansoor Delane sixth overall; he'll get heavy reps. GM said Norman-Lott will be at OTAs but likely ease in,