Chiefs Rebuild Around Mahomes, Fields

0:00On March 31st, the Kansas City Chiefs crashed hard in the 2025 season, finishing six wins and 11 losses, missing the playoffs for. The first time since 2014, Patrick Mahomes, their star quarterback, Tours ACL in a week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, knocking them out for good. Now the team spacing a rebuild around an age in core. Travis Kelsey turns 37 next year. Chris Jones hits 32, and they lost key corners Trent McDuffy in a trade to the Rams and Jalen. Watson to free agency. That leaves them with solid draft ammo, including the number 9 overall pick, number 29 from the trade, and number 40 in round 2. Fans and analysts see this as a make or break transition, with pressure to land impact players to keep the Super Bowl window open from Mahomes next. The down year handed them prime draft position to reload the defense and add weapons. Head coach Andy Reid gave a positive update on Mahomes's rehab, saying everything smooth

1:02and he's putting in the work without rushing. Mahomes even dropped the video in March, showing him throwing with a sleeve on that knee, looking strong months ahead of training camp. They smartly grabbed Justin Fields from the jets as backup insurance. At 27, he's familiar with the offense from working with X-coordinator Madnaggi, so he can step in seamless if Mahomes isn't ready for week. 1. This sets them up to compete while building fresh. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to NFL News today, AI Power Football coverage.