Free-agent WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling defended his former teammate Aaron Rodgers this week, explaining how the four-time MVP "cares more about his teammates than about the game of football" despite drawing criticism.

The Kansas City Chiefs are releasing wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday morning.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

With free agency less than a month away, NFL teams will be looking to clear cap space in the coming weeks. So, which notable players could be released? Matt Okada spotlights potential cut candidates across the AFC.

Will the Chiefs become the ninth team ever to repeat as champions? Are the 49ers poised to hoist their first Lombardi Trophy in nearly three decades? Who's set to win game MVP honors? NFL Media analysts provide predictions for Super Bowl LVIII.

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha explores the five most important questions that could shape the outcome of Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens in Sunday's AFC title game to advance to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in five years. Judy Battista explores the team's performance and the unwavering belief that got it through regular-season struggles.

NFL Fantasy's Matt Okada offers advice about who to start and who to avoid playing in Week 9's International Series showdown between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs on NFL Network and NFL+.

The 2023 NFL fantasy football season is here! Fantasy guru Adam Rank is here to help you prepare for your drafts by revealing his wide receiver rankings and tiers.

How will Trey Lance stack up against the other San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks in training camp? Kevin Patra spotlights the 10 most intriguing position battles to track as teams prepare for the 2023 NFL season.

The Chiefs had to radically alter their offensive philosophy last offseason after trading away Tyreek Hill, with GM Brett Veach overhauling the receiving corps. Jeffri Chadiha explains how Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes made it work, getting Kansas City back to the Super Bowl.

Can Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs win their second title in four years? Will Jalen Hurts secure his first ring and bring a second Lombardi Trophy to Philadelphia? Which players will steal the spotlight? NFL Media analysts provide predictions for Super Bowl LVII.

The Chiefs will represent the AFC in the Super Bowl for the third time in Patrick Mahomes' five seasons as a starter, but it wasn't easy. Judy Battista says Kansas City showed extraordinary resilience to knock off Cincinnati in Sunday's AFC title game.

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, 23-20, in the AFC Championship Game Sunday to advance to Super Bowl LVII, where they will take on the Philadelphia Eagles.

NFL.com's Kevin Patra breaks down five things to watch for when the Cincinnati Bengals visit the Kanas City Chiefs in Sunday's AFC Championship Game.

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 27-20, on Saturday to advance to their fifth consecutive AFC Championship Game.

In the wake of the Chiefs' 30-27 win over the AFC West rival Chargers on Sunday night, Judy Battista spotlights how Patrick Mahomes and Co. have not skipped a beat despite all of the new faces on offense.

The Kansas City Chiefs will be without one of their big-play wide receivers for at least the next four weeks. The team on Thursday placed Mecole Hardman on injured reserve with an abdomen injury.

Can Justin Fields continue his rise to knock off the Dolphins? Will Patrick Mahomes connect with newcomer Kadarius Toney in the receiver's first game as a Chief? NFL Network analysts make bold predictions for Week 9 of the 2022 season.

NFL Research offers the best nuggets from each week of games in the NFL. Find out what were the other notable feats from Week 7.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Chris Godwin (hamstring), Julio Jones (knee) and Russell Gage (hamstring), all listed as questionable, are expected to play tonight, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.

NFL.com's Eric Edholm breaks down four things to watch when the Chiefs play host to the Chargers in the first-ever Thursday night game on Prime Video.

With Tyreek Hill gone, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes predicts there could be a new No. 1 wide receiver each week for Kansas City. 

NFL.com's Matt Okada breaks down which players you should target on the waiver wire for Week 1 of the 2022 NFL fantasy football season.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

"GMFB" share their thoughts on wide receiver market following the first two days of free agency.

Watch a countdown of the 10 best highlight plays made by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2023 NFL season.

"GMFB" picks who deserves recognition for their Super Bowl LVIII performance besides Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling talks about battling through adversity following his Super Bowl LVIII victory on "NFL GameDay Final"

Wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling's touchdown turns the Kansas City Chiefs' endzone into a slime zone in Super Bowl LVIII on Nickelodeon.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes capitalizes on the San Francisco 49ers' muffed punt with a go-ahead touchdown throw to wide-open Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling on the very next play from scrimmage.

"NFL GameDay Morning" crew reveal X-Factors for Super Bowl LVIII.

NFL Network's David Carr and Kurt Warner reveal the clips of game film that have caught their eye during their scouting process for the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs ahead of Super Bowl LVIII in Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11, 2024.

Watch Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' three most improbable completions from the 2023 AFC Championship, according to Next Gen Stats.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' 33-yard loft to wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling dashes Baltimore Ravens' AFC title hopes.

Watch the top plays from the Divisional Round of the 2023 NFL playoffs.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes beats the Buffalo Bills' big-time blitz as he steps up in the pocket and throws on the run hitting wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling with a 32-yard strike.

Kansas City chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' 30-yard loft to wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is superb as the receiver hauls in the over-the-shoulder beauty marking the longest play of the Buffalo Bills-Kansas City Chiefs game so far.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling commits an offensive offsides penalty in Week 16 of the 2023 season against the Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Day.

Green Bay Packers defensive back Carrington Valentine avoids a defensive pass-interference call on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' heave to Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling SOMEHOW secures a 16-yard sliding grab on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' third-down throw.

Peyton and Eli Manning react to Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling's dropped touchdown pass.

Watch a countdown of the 10 best highlight plays made by the Kansas City Chiefs through the first nine weeks of the 2023 regular season.

The first play ever run in an NFL game played in Frankfurt Germany comes in the form of a 21-yard pass play from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes escapes Joey Bosa before delivering a 28-yard strike to wide receiver Marque Valdes-Scantling.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' improv lob hits wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling for a 46-yard touchdown.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling gains 12 yards on a reception from quarterback Patrick Mahomes against the Minnesota Vikings.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes completes a 38-yard pass to Marquez Valdes-Scantling against the Chicago Bears.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling abandons first-down passage after catch.

Watch as Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling absorbs a hit-stick tackle to catch a 34-yard bomb thrown by Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.