Chiefs’ 2026 Schedule Got Easier Friday Night

Here's an updated list of significant personnel moves by each 2026 Kansas City Chiefs opponent since Super Bowl 60.

Nov 29, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Patrick Mahomes would be the first to testify that winning in the NFL is extremely hard.

But beating the Las Vegas Raiders twice every year got a dash easier on Friday night.

Per multiple reports, the Ravens acquired five-time Pro Bowler Maxx Crosby from the Raiders for Baltimore’s first-round selections in both 2026 and 2027. It marked the NFL’s seventh reported trade this week, including Wednesday’s colossal Trent McDuffie trade between the Chiefs and Rams.

Oct 19, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) stretches during warmups prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Crosby trade benefits the Chiefs by taking the Mahomes nemesis out of the AFC West (Crosby has sacked Mahomes six times). What’s more, Kansas City isn’t scheduled to meet Baltimore for the first time since 2022, snapping a string of meetings in three straight seasons. The teams have met either in the regular season or playoffs seven times over the prior eight seasons, beginning with Mahomes’ first full season as a starter, 2018.

Here’s a closer look at the 2026 Kansas City opponents, and what the most significant roster moves they’ve already made entering free agency (since Super Bowl 60, courtesy of Spotrac). Times, dates and television will be announced by the NFL in May.

March 28, 2015; Midland, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Davis Webb (7) and Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) during the Texas Tech spring scrimmage. Mandatory Credit: John Weast-USA TODAY NETWORK | Lubbock Avalanche-Journal-USA TODAY NETWORK

Denver Broncos (two games against Chiefs in 2026)

(No significant personnel moves, although Sean Payton handed over play-calling duties to new offensive coordinator Davis Webb, a former Texas Tech teammate of Mahomes).

Las Vegas Raiders (two games)

Released: Quarterback Geno Smith, center Alex Cappa.

Traded: Defensive end Maxx Crosby to Ravens for 2026 and ’27 first-round selections.

Oct 19, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis (56) and linebacker Nick Bolton (32) tackle Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the second quarter of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Chargers (two games)

Signed: Center Tyler Biadasz.

Released: Tackle Savion Washington, tight end Will Dissly, guard Mekhi Becton.

Retired: Center Bradley Bozeman.

[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Sep 5, 2025; Sao Paulo, BRAZIL; Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (8) runs against Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) in the second half during a NFL game at Corinthians Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters via Imagn Images | Amanda Perobelli/Reuters via Imagn Images

Arizona Cardinals (in Kansas City)

Released: Defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson, defensive end Bilal Nichols, linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither.

Atlanta Falcons (in Madrid or Atlanta)

NOTE -- The NFL could assign the Chiefs to play Atlanta in Madrid, Spain.

Applied franchise tag: Tight end Kyle Pitts.

Released: Wide receiver Darnell Mooney.

Sep 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs against Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) after a catch during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Buffalo Bills (in Buffalo)

Acquired: Wide receiver D.J. Moore from Chicago, along with exchange of picks.

Released: Cornerback Dane Jackson, safety Taylor Rapp, wide receiver Curtis Samuel, cornerback Taron Johnson.

Extended impending free agents: Safety Sam Franklin, defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis.

Sep 24, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) catches a pass for a touchdown as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) makes the tackle during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bengals (in Cincinnati)

Extended impending free agents: Guard Dalton Risner.

Indianapolis Colts (in Kansas City)

Applied transition tag: Quarterback Daniel Jones.

Nov 23, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) greet after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Rams (in Los Angeles)

Acquired: Cornerback Trent McDuffie from Kansas City for four draft choices.

Extended impending free agents: Safety Kamren Curl, tight end Tyler Higbee.

Retired: Wide receiver Robert Woods, guard Rob Havenstein.

Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) catches a pass against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) during the first quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Miami Dolphins (in Miami)

Extended impending free agents: Linebacker Cameron Goode.

Released: Wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, guard James Daniels and wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

Jan 13, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) and cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) break up a pass intended for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) during the second half of the 2024 AFC wild card game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

New England Patriots (in Kansas City)

Signed: Linebacker Jesse Luketa.

Released: Running back Antonio Gibson.

New York Jets (in Kansas City)

Applied franchise tag: Running back Breece Hall.

Acquired: Defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat from Tennessee for defensive end Jermaine Johnson.

Extended impending free agents: Tight end Jelani Woods.

Oct 1, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) runs past the Chiefs defense for a 2nd half 1st down at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

San Francisco 49ers (in Kansas City)

Extended impending free agents: Long snapper Jon Weeks.

Seattle Seahawks (in Seattle)

(No significant personnel moves, although the team lost play-caller Klint Kubiak – now Raiders head coach – and as of Saturday morning aren’t expected to re-sign Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, per the man himself).

Kenneth Walker III with a farewell post to Seattle on Instagram ❤️

2 days away ⏰👀

📸 | kenneth_walker9 on IG pic.twitter.com/0hMeEfcak9

— The Daily Chief (@The_Daily_Chief) March 7, 2026