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5 Chiefs players who definitely won't be back in 2025

Several familiar names appear headed for the exit as the Chiefs prepare for significant roster turnover ahead of the 2026 season.

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The Kansas City Chiefs roster is going to look very, very different nine months from now.

After watching the team implode over the last few months, a steep fall from preseason expectations that pegged them as Super Bowl favorites, general manager Brett Veach is expected to aggressively attack several positions of need. That list includes the defensive front, running back, tight end (depending on Travis Kelce's prerogatives), and more.