The Kansas City Chiefs released veteran linebacker Anthony Hitchens after four seasons with the team on Tuesday in a salary-cap cutting move.

Should Lamar Jackson be excited by the Ravens' draft haul? Will Russell Wilson be displeased with the Seahawks' selections? Jeffri Chadiha reveals who was helped by the 2021 NFL Draft and who was hurt by it.

Despite having won a Super Bowl last season, there's room for improvement in Kansas City on the defense, in particular. Anthony Hitchens believes it will be seen in a big way.

The Chiefs' tallest task in the Super Bowl will be slowing Kyle Shanahan's mighty run game. Kansas City defenders harped all week about not getting caught up in the 49ers' elaborate pre-snap motions.

The Chiefs need to try to stop Derrick Henry this weekend and Anthony Hitchens offered a simple plan: "You gotta take his legs out ... kill the engine."

For years, the Chiefs' title hopes were dependent on an explosive offense leading the way. But as Kansas City rounds into form for the stretch run, it's the defense that is acting as the difference maker, Jeffri Chadiha writes.

Saddled with a dearth of reliable wide receivers, Aaron Rodgers, Matt LaFleur and the Packers went back to their backs over and again on Sunday night, with Aaron Jones the main beneficiary.

On a bittersweet evening, the Kansas City Chiefs (5-2) survived a knee injury to Patrick Mahomes to trounce the division-rival Denver Broncos (2-5), 30-6, on "Thursday Night Football" to kick off Week 7.

Week 6 is here! Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 12 Sunday games.

The have-nots didn't have it on Sunday afternoon, as winless squads in Washington, New York and Cincinnati all lost again. Here's what we learned from Sunday's Week 5 contests.

What do the remade Raiders look like? Does the Chargers' strength actually lie on the defensive side of the ball? Gregg Rosenthal projects post-draft starting lineups for each AFC West team.

Can the Patriots keep the Chiefs from pressuring Tom Brady? Will Aaron Donald wreak havoc in NOLA? Nick Shook explores the keys in the trenches on Championship Weekend.

Championship Sunday pits the top two seeds in each conference against each other. So, who will be heading to Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII? Elliot Harrison provides his forecast for each game.

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Indianapolis Colts in Saturday's AFC Divisional Round, but it wasn't Patrick Mahomes getting the credit. Jeffri Chadiha illustrates how the Chiefs' defense played a starring role in the win.

Just a week after trading their top pass catcher, the Lions may be thin at wide receiver for their home game against the Panthers on Sunday with Marvin Jones Jr. not practicing through Thursday.

The Philadelphia Eagles' injury woes continue as top CB Ronald Darby sustained a season-ending ACL tear in last night's loss to the Cowboys. Plus other injuries we're monitoring around the NFL.

Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard was fined $10,026 for celebrating an interception on the Cowboys' midfield logo during Week 9's tilt, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.

Darren Sproles is injured again. The Eagles' running back and return specialist was set to return this week but could be out longer after tweaking his hamstring in practice, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports.

Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins is dealing with pain his foot following Sunday's victory over the Cleveland Browns, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. Watkins' status for Week 10 is uncertain.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end David Irving was carted off after suffering an ankle injury, per NFL Network's Jane Slater. Plus, other injuries we're tacking around the league on Thursday.

If the Eagles hope to defend their title, it won't come without a healthy amount of obstacles. The latest is a knee injury to right tackle Lane Johnson, who will miss several weeks, per Ian Rapoport.

Kansas City Chiefs star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was among those to go down Sunday. Here are the injuries we're monitoring on the eighth weekend of the 2018 NFL season.

Missed Sunday's games? Around The NFL has you covered. Here's what we learned from the Week 7 matchups, including an AFC showdown in London.

After running 10 years of data through her prediction model, Cynthia Frelund reveals ceilings, floors and projected win totals for every AFC team in 2018. Who's playoff-bound?

Is this the year the Chargers finally deliver on their potential? How will the Chiefs and Broncos perform behind new quarterbacks? What's in store for Jon Gruden's first season back in Oakland? Nick Shook breaks down the AFC West.

Check out the highest-graded players from the Conference Championship games according to Pro Football Focus.

Watch the Kansas City Chiefs best plays from the month of December in the 2021 season.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Anthony Hitchens intercepts a pass thrown by Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert after linebacker Nick Bolton tips the ball at the line.

Watch the Kansas City Chiefs best defensive plays through 11 weeks of the 2021 season.

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Watch the Kansas City Chiefs' top plays vs. the Minnesota Vikings during Preseason Week 3.

Watch the game highlights from the Preseason Week 3 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Watch Kansas City Chiefs' top plays vs. the Arizona Cardinals during Preseason Week 2.

Watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers highlights from Super Bowl LV.

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry catches 12-yard pass from quarterback Tom Brady.

Oakland Raiders fullback Alex Ingold hammers through Chiefs' D for fourth-down pickup.

Watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos highlights from Week 7 of the 2019 season.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Anthony Hitchens reads the run perfectly and throws Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon down for a loss.