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Mahomes and the Chiefs won their third title in five years. "Thank God we have Patrick Mahomes," defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo said.
Nate Taylor57
Nothing about his past two years hinted this was coming, and teammates who saw Hardman's struggles up close were thrilled for him.
Zak Keefer53
Nathaniel Hackett has not been able to help Zach Wilson get over the hump, and some big-money free agents haven't panned out, either.
Zack Rosenblatt103
The Chiefs never led and never scored a TD. They committed five turnovers and saw their 16-game winning streak against the Broncos end.
Nate Taylor91
Mecole Hardman has already been traded. Is Carl Lawson next? A look at the players who might be candidates to come or go before Oct. 31.
Zack Rosenblatt73
The Chiefs held the Chargers scoreless after halftime. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce had 12 connections for 179 yards and a touchdown.
Nate Taylor38
Hardman previously spent four seasons in Kansas City, amassing 151 receptions, 2,088 yards, 16 touchdowns and two Super Bowl rings.
The Athletic Staff121
The Jets enter the bye 3-3, with two straight wins. But they'll need to be better in the red zone and make roster moves to keep momentum.
Zack Rosenblatt69
We're two weeks from the trade deadline, and the struggling Broncos may have a decision to make on the futures of Jeudy and Surtain.
Mike Jones and Jeff Howe320
Davis' decision means the Jets have about $19.5 million in cap space. Will they use any of it to pursue outside help at wide receiver?
Zack Rosenblatt24
Gardner's gift to the Jets QB, a No. 8 diamond-and-emerald necklace, was created by a New Jersey man whose work is popular with athletes.
Zack Rosenblatt84
Hints about Nathaniel Hackett's offense and Mekhi Becton's comfort with his new coaches are among the things to watch in Florham Park.
Zack Rosenblatt30
Ahead of the draft, we identify the top four position needs for the Chiefs to remain top Super Bowl contenders in the AFC.
Nate Taylor and The Athletic NFL Staff15
The Jets now have two second-round draft picks after sending Moore to the Browns, which ended a disappointing tenure for the receiver.
Zack Rosenblatt70
Wide receiver Mecole Hardman caught 25 passes for 297 yards and scored six total touchdowns in 2022.
Zack Rosenblatt and Jeff Howe33
With the second wave of free agency underway, we identify the veterans who could be quality role players for the Chiefs next season.
Nate Taylor45
With limited draft capital in 2023, the Browns figure to be active in free agency and the trade market to bolster their roster this month.
Zac Jackson24
With a win-now roster and few picks near the top of the draft, Cleveland must thrive in free agency and the trade market to fill key holes.
Zac Jackson31
For the second consecutive year, Brown — who could be placed on the franchise tag again — leads the list of top free agents.
Nate Taylor78
As they prepared for Saturday's regular-season finale vs. the Raiders, the Chiefs spent Tuesday morning praying for Bills safety Hamlin.
Nate Taylor5
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