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Every Chiefs player entering their final game under contract in Week 18

With tough decisions looming across the roster, the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2026 free-agent class will test Brett Veach’s ability to balance loyalty and the urgency to reset a championship foundation.

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This offseason is shaping up to be the most important one of Brett Veach's tenure, with a world-class quarterback and a history of championship runs capsized in 2025 by an iceberg comprised of roster issues, coaching concerns, and failed execution.

The Kansas City Chiefs are facing a number of potential departures in free agency, and it's a list that includes a future Hall of Famer, plenty of high-impact contributors, and some veteran faces who should have never been brought back in the first place.