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The Kansas City Chiefs make no secret about their desire to build a dynasty. But Jeffri Chadiha says they're about to face a harsh reality that comes with trying to repeat as Super Bowl champions: History is not on their side.

Former Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland and former 49ers LB/special teamer Elijah Lee signed one-year deals with the Detroit Lions. Plus, other news around the NFL.

With the first wave of NFL free agency in the books, Dan Parr identifies the top five draft needs for all 32 teams. Should the Patriots pick a QB? What areas must the Buccaneers address to improve Tom Brady's supporting cast?

After a frenzied first wave of free agency, NFL rosters look stunningly different than they did just one year ago. Here is a team-by-team listing of the notable departures during a wild 2020 free agency period.

The grand reshuffling that is NFL free agency is upon us. So ... who's going where? Here is a constantly updated, team-by-team rundown of all the key additions and trades in this frenzied period.

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.

Is this the Chiefs' time? Jeffri Chadiha reports from an exuberant Kansas City locker room on a team that might be stronger than all others because of the painful lesson it learned a year ago.

Which pick in the 2020 NFL Draft does your team hold, and what are the top needs for all 32 clubs? Have a look at where things stand for every squad coming out of Week 14.

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.

Could six-time Pro Bowler LeSean McCoy be the odd man out in Buffalo's crowded backfield? As we head into training camp, Gregg Rosenthal spotlights 18 notable players who could be traded or released.

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.

With three seasons in the books for the class of 2016, Lance Zierlein takes another crack at that year's NFL draft. Do Jared Goff and Carson Wentz still go 1-2? Which team drafts Dak Prescott?

Who is the most important back in Super Bowl LIII? Todd Gurley? Nope. Sony Michel? Try again. Our resident backfield expert, Maurice Jones-Drew, spotlights a fullback who has changed one team's offense.

Jeffri Chadiha says an agonizing loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game also needs to be a valuable lesson for the Kansas City Chiefs in what should be a bright future.

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.

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.

The New England Patriots clinched the AFC's No. 2 seed and the Houston Texans clinched the AFC South title. Here's what else we learned from Sunday's Week 17 games.

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.

The Chiefs improved to 5-0 on Sunday after their oft-criticized defense pressured Blake Bortles and the Jaguars' offense into five turnovers. Will any AFC team be able to hang with the Chiefs if their defense can consistently play at this level? Jeffri Chadiha explores.

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram is ready to roll. Coach Pat Shurmur announced Wednesday that Engram is out of concussion protocol. Here are other injuries we're tracking Wednesday.

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?

After the second week of NFL preseason action, Gregg Rosenthal provides winners and losers for each AFC team.

Colts left tackle Anthony Castonzo's return to action didn't last long. He is once again sidelined after re-injuring his hamstring on Friday. Here are other injuries we're monitoring this weekend.

Every player with a PFF grade of 90+ in Week 11

Detroit Lions swarm Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic for a massive tackle for loss.

Watch the best defensive plays of Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season.

Watch the highlights between the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions in their Week 4 matchup.

Watch the Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs highlights during the Divisional Round of the 2019 season.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland scoops a fumble by Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco for a touchdown.

Watch the highlights from the Week 6 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland makes an end-zone interception.

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Watch the highlights from the Week 6 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland refuses to let New England Patriots running back James White go further on backfield tackle.

Kansas City Chiefs bring the pressure to swarm and strip-sack New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland sings on the sideline during his interview.