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Did Chiefs strike gold with Kenneth Walker? Grading Chiefs’ start to free agency
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- SportsBeat KC
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- Mar 10, 2026
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- 2021
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Summary
Free agency quickly impacted the Chiefs from the opening minutes Monday. It was reported that the team had signed Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker, while resigning star tight end Travis Kelce. But with major additions also came subtractions. Gone are cornerback Jaylen Watson (Rams), safety Bryan Cook (Bengals) and backup quarterback Gardner Minshew (Cardinals). How did the Chiefs fare overall? Columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian shared their thoughts on SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR. Also, the Big 12 tournament arrives in Kansas City and Missouri heads to the SEC tournament in Nashville. What are the prospects for KU, K-State and Mizzou this week? Rundown (timestamps are approximate) 1:25 — Did Chiefs overpay in signing Walker? 9:25 — Travis Kelce’s return 20:20 — KU & Mizzou’s chances in the Big 12 & SEC tournaments 33:01 — What else is on Blair’s radar?