{"id":904122,"date":"2026-05-29T05:06:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T05:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/904122\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T05:06:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T05:06:19","slug":"kansas-city-chiefs-2026-training-camp-preview-is-kc-still-a-playoff-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/904122\/","title":{"rendered":"Kansas City Chiefs 2026 Training Camp Preview: Is KC Still a Playoff Team?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With several teams kicking off their organized team activities this week, the NFL<\/a> offseason is in full swing.<\/p>\n

Teams have OTAs sprinkled in over the next three weeks before a month-long break until training camp begins in mid-to-end July.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ll be reviewing the major offseason changes for all 32 teams in addition to previewing what to expect from each team as they head into training camp. Below is our 2026 training camp preview for the Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Key Offseason Dates<\/p>\n

Voluntary OTAs: May 26-28, June 1-3
Mandatory minicamp: June 9-11
Training camp: mid-July
NFL Hall of Fame game: Aug. 6<\/p>\n

Key Additions:<\/p>\n

Justin Fields<\/a>, QB
Kenneth Walker<\/a> III, RB
Emari Demercado<\/a>, RB
Jeff Caldwell, WR
Khyiris Tonga<\/a>, DT
Kaiir Elam<\/a>, CB
Kader Kohou<\/a>, CB
Alohi Gilman<\/a>, S<\/p>\n

\"KansasTravis Kelce<\/a> #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs signals to fans against the Buffalo Bills<\/a> at Highmark Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett\/Getty Images)Re-Signed:<\/p>\n

Tyquan Thornton<\/a>, WR
Travis Kelce, TE
Mike Caliendo<\/a>, OG
Jack Cochrane<\/a>, LB<\/p>\n

2026 NFL Draft Class:<\/p>\n

Mansoor Delane, CB, Round 1
Peter Woods, DT, Round 1
R Mason Thomas<\/a>, DE, Round 2
Jadon Canady, S, Round 4
Emmett Johnson, RB, Round 5
Cyrus Allen, WR, Round 5
Garrett Nussmeier<\/a>, QB, Round 7<\/p>\n

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Key Losses:<\/p>\n

Gardner Minshew<\/a>, QB
Isiah Pacheco<\/a>, RB
Dameon Pierce<\/a>, RB
Marquise Brown<\/a>, WR
Jawaan Taylor<\/a> OT
Derrick Nnandi, DT
Jerry Tillery<\/a>, DT
Charles Omenihu<\/a>, DE
Malik Herring<\/a>, DE
Mike Danna<\/a>, DE
Leo Chanal, LB
Trent McDuffie<\/a>, CB
Jaylen Watson<\/a>, CB
Joshua Williams<\/a>, CB
Bryan Cook<\/a>, S<\/p>\n

\"KansasPatrick Mahomes<\/a> #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans<\/a> at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 7, 2025 in Kansas City<\/a>, Missouri. (Photo by Cooper Neill\/Getty Images)Analysis:<\/p>\n

For the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era, the Chiefs finished with less than 11 wins and they didn\u2019t win a division title. And Kansas City doesn\u2019t even know if Mahomes will be healthy enough to play in Week 1 following his torn ACL suffered at the end of last season.<\/p>\n

But the team did its best to reload this offseason.<\/p>\n

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The Chiefs re-signed tight end Travis Kelce, they added several playmakers in the draft in cornerback Mansoor Delane, defensive tackle Peter Woods, edge-rusher R Mason Thomas, and safety Jadon Canady, and they added some potential starters in running back Kenneth Walker III, defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga, cornerback Kaiir Elam, and safety Alohi Gilman.<\/p>\n

If Mahomes isn\u2019t cleared by Week 1, the Chiefs\u2019 future will be in Justin Fields\u2019 hands. His dual-threat ability could be an asset in head coach Andy Reid\u2019s offensive system, and he has the offensive playmakers \u2014 Walker, Kelce, Rashee Rice<\/a>, Xavier Worthy<\/a>, Tyquan Thornton \u2014 to be successful.<\/p>\n

With the Broncos<\/a> and Chargers<\/a> bringing back most of their rosters from last season, the Chiefs will have a tough time dethroning either of them for the AFC West title. But if Mahomes plays the entire season, Kansas City shouldn\u2019t be counted out.<\/p>\n

Double-digit wins and a playoff spot should be well within reach for the Chiefs in 2026.<\/p>\n

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