Chiefs Shake Up Roster with Free Agency Moves

New signings and departures as Kansas City retools for next season

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:51pm

The Kansas City Chiefs have been busy in the NFL's free agency period, signing several new players while also losing key contributors to other teams. The team's newest additions will be introduced to the media on Thursday, as the Chiefs look to reload for another Super Bowl run.

Why it matters

The Chiefs are coming off a Super Bowl appearance and are looking to maintain their status as one of the top teams in the AFC. Their free agency moves will shape the roster and determine how competitive they can be next season.

The details

The Chiefs have signed several new players, including running back Kenneth Walker III from the Seattle Seahawks, safety Alohi Gilman from the Baltimore Ravens, and defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga from the New England Patriots. They have also re-signed key contributors like tight end Travis Kelce, wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, and long snapper James Winchester. However, the team has also lost several players to other teams, including running back Isiah Pacheco (Detroit Lions), cornerbacks Trent McDuffie (Los Angeles Rams), Jaylen Watson (Los Angeles Rams), and Joshua Williams (Tennessee Titans), safety Bryan Cook (Cincinnati Bengals), quarterback Gardner Minshew (Arizona Cardinals), defensive end Charles Omenihu (Washington Commanders), linebacker Leo Chenal (Washington Commanders), defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi (Indianapolis Colts), and defensive end Malik Herring (Tennessee Titans).

  • The Chiefs' newest additions will be introduced to the media on Thursday afternoon in Kansas City.

The players

Kenneth Walker III

A running back who was signed from the Seattle Seahawks.

Alohi Gilman

A safety who was signed from the Baltimore Ravens.

Khyiris Tonga

A defensive tackle who was signed from the New England Patriots.

Travis Kelce

A tight end who was re-signed by the Chiefs.

Tyquan Thornton

A wide receiver who was re-signed by the Chiefs.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

The Chiefs' free agency moves demonstrate their commitment to maintaining their status as one of the top teams in the NFL. While they have lost some key contributors, the new signings and re-signings suggest the team is focused on reloading for another Super Bowl run.