Chiefs' Rebuild: Mahomes & Receivers in Question | Kansas City Chiefs News

The Chiefs face a rocky 2026 season with a 6-11 record, but Patrick Mahomes is back and ready for Week One—just nine months after knee surgery. The real question? Who catches his passes? Rashee Rice, recovering from jail time and knee surgery, is expected to be the No. 1 target despite limited playing time. Xavier Worthy, plagued by injuries including a recurring shoulder issue, is slated as the No. 2 receiver—but his health remains uncertain. The rest of the receiving corps has barely made noise. On defense, Trent McDuffie’s departure leaves a void, with rookie Mansoor Delane (also sidelined by injury) and aging L’Jarius Sneed needing to step up. Safety duo Alohi Gilman and Chamarri Conner show promise, especially Conner, who had a breakout year—but overall, the secondary is full of question marks. Can this team rebuild around Mahomes without answers at key positions? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3cc3efa378a2916