The 2026 Free Agency Thread

Pats and Bills were after him. We can all back off the ledge for at least another 12 hours.
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Hendrickson, Jennings, White, Onkonwo.

That would be nice.
 
Well, do all these moves on one side of the ball mean the #7 overall pick is going for offense - either WR or RB?
 
Daronte stunt blitzes are going to be putting some QBs in blenders. Oweh and his bag, Chenal and his versatility, lil Mikey flying in out of no where…
 

Why Chenal Could Be Chiefs’ Most Painful Free-Agent Loss​

Analyst calls Kansas City Chiefs' linebacker one of four most undervalued free agents.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Swiss Army Knives are extremely valuable in the NFL, especially when they’re linebackers that can play any position.

A quarterback in high school, Leo Chenal lined up for Steve Spagnuolo as a zero-technique nose guard, blitzed off the edge when dialed up, and showed a unique nose for the ball as one of the Chiefs’ most dependable defenders.

He also won a 2024 game by blocking a field goal, and in 2025 showed remarkable athleticism and coverage skills by one-handing an interception while blanketing Ravens All-Pro tight end Mark Andrews.

...The Chiefs are hoping Chenal won’t have a new club. Spagnuolo would love to have him back in Kansas City for a fifth season wreaking havoc from his outside linebacker position or anywhere else the Chiefs’ mad scientist uses him on the chess board. Spagnuolo has routinely used Chenal all over the field, maximizing his unique skill set to maximize the Chiefs’ ability to get stops.

A 6-3, 250-pound defender out of Wisconsin, Chenal has 44 career starts over his first four NFL seasons. He hadn’t missed a game until the end of 2025, when he sat out the final three games after Kansas City placed him on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.

Chenal still started 12 of 14 games in 2025, with two sacks and an interception. The Chiefs’ third-round selection (103rd overall) in Brett Veach’s phenomenal 2022 draft, Chenal played a quiet but important role in helping the team to Super Bowls in each of his first three seasons.

And because he didn’t play every snap, Patra sees Chenal as one of the NFL’s four most undervalued free agents next month, along with Steelers running back Kevin Gainwell, Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean and Falcons edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie.

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Why Chenal Could Be Chiefs’ Most Painful Free-Agent Loss

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Swiss Army Knives are extremely valuable in the NFL, especially when they’re linebackers that can play any position. A quarterback in high sc
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Reading all those reactions to the announcement tweet brings a big smile to my face. We got a good one.
 
RWJ said:
I didn't think he would be a target but am glad that we signed him. Much needed, young and at a great price too!
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I talked a lot about him on this thread. I put him high on my wish list when we were all doing them. I've mentioned him in the last few days too but didn't want to go too crazy because lol when I pump it too hard while FA is going on, it seems like its a reverse jinx.

He was one of my top 5 on the list I have a few days back. There is another one on that top 5 but I won't mention his name again, to help the chances he's next.
 
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