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Chiefs Begin 42-Day Break, Mahomes Set for Opening Night

7/24/2026

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Chiefs begin a 42-day break before training camp after missing the playoffs since 2014.
Pass rusher Chris Jones said the 2025 disappointment will fuel team motivation.
Linebacker Drue Tranquill restructured his contract, cutting his base salary to $2.245 million with $2.995 million guaranteed.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes plans to start opening night against the Denver Broncos after recovering from torn ACL and LCL.

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Chiefs begin a 42-day break before training camp after missing the playoffs since 2014.
Pass rusher Chris Jones said the 2025 disappointment will fuel team motivation.
Linebacker Drue Tranquill restructured his contract, cutting his base salary to $2.245 million with $2.995 million guaranteed.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes plans to start opening night against the Denver Broncos after recovering from torn ACL and LCL.