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Kansas City Chiefs news
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The gist
Chiefs signed DE Emmanuel Ogbah on a one-year deal after his Falcons tryout. Preseason opener vs Rams is Saturday, Aug 15 at Arrowhead.
Background
The Kansas City Chiefs are in the middle of training camp, preparing for the 2026 NFL season. Recent news includes the signing of veteran defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah, who was trying out with the Atlanta Falcons before the Chiefs swooped in. The team is also dealing with injuries and roster battles as they approach their preseason opener.
How it unfolded
- Aug 11, 2026Chiefs signed DE Emmanuel Ogbah to a one-year deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, after he had a tryout with the Atlanta Falcons.
- Aug 12, 2026Chiefs rookies turned heads at training camp, with wide receiver Cyrus Allen and others impressing.
- Aug 13, 2026Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo hinted at an offensive identity shift in camp, and the team prepared for the preseason opener.
- Aug 15, 2026Chiefs host the Los Angeles Rams in their 2026 preseason opener at Arrowhead Stadium, with kickoff at 3:00 p.m. CT.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he doesn't worry about Patrick Mahomes' longevity, joking he'll be there longer than Reid.
- Analysts
- Analysts noted the Falcons lost Ogbah to the Chiefs, which is bad news for Atlanta's edge rusher depth.