March 20, 2026, 3:01 p.m. CT
The Kansas City Chiefs are retaining a leader on their special teams unit ahead of the 2026 season.
On Friday, the Chiefs officially announced their re-signing of linebacker and special teams leader Jack Cochrane. The former undrafted free agent has been with Kansas City since 2022 and will be back next season, presumably in the same role.
Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo praised Cochrane’s efforts in relief during a blowout victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7.
“The Jack Cochrane’s and the Jeffrey Bassa’s and all the guys that went in there (and) Cooper McDonald. They were on point. We all remembered what happened in the Baltimore game where they had that long run,” said Spagnuolo in a press conference after the Week 7 victory, “So, I think everybody was thinking about that. It’s a special thing.”
Cochrane was a standout performer in Week 16 last season against the Tennessee Titans, finishing with two tackles but also impacting the game with his intangibles. His breakout game was recognized by Pro Football Focus, which graded it 74.4, the highest among Kansas City’s players that week.
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Cochrane has missed only four games since joining the Chiefs and has spent most of his time working under special teams coordinator Dave Toub. He has 62 tackles, an interception, and a fumble recovery in his 64 regular-season games played.