Zak Gilbert

Kansas City Chiefs beat writer for @KCChiefsOnSI | 20th season working in/covering @NFL | @CUBuffs | Can recite alphabet backward in 4.21 seconds | Romans 8:28

[Zak Gilbert @zaksgilbert]

My time at the league has been nothing short of extraordinary. I'm immensely grateful for relationships strengthened and cultivated, challenges overcome and successes achieved with my teammates. It's been an honor beyond words. I leave with head held high and no regrets.

[A.J. Perez @byajperez]

NEWS: The NFL concluded a round of layoffs over the last 24 hours, cuts that impacted some NFL Network employees. The league-owned cable channel is expected to have an altered programming schedule this upcoming season, sources told @FOS.

An NFL spokesperson said the league-wide cuts were made to "ensure the continued strength of our game and the business.”

[Zak Gilbert @zaksgilbert]

The only reason for the Chiefs to trade UP on April 23… https://t.co/pyIBzwsA0j

[Zak Gilbert @zaksgilbert]

How Chiefs can become Baltimore Ravens? Draft Kenyon Sadiq… https://t.co/bTWILzMRev

[Zak Gilbert @zaksgilbert]

Clarity on Rice’s availability for 2026.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

NFL concluded today that Chiefs WR Rashee Rice “has not engaged in conduct that violates the personal conduct policy” and the investigation into accusations from his former girlfriend is now closed; there will be no discipline at this time.

Statement from his attorney Sean Lindsey: “Mr. Rice wants to thank the NFL for their thorough investigation, and looks forward to the start of the 2026-27 NFL season.”

[Zak Gilbert @zaksgilbert]

Chiefs getting used to hearing this term in 2026: Shanahan-McVay offense ... https://t.co/7ZpuU4RnLt

[Zak Gilbert @zaksgilbert]

Give Mahomes another Texas Tech product or trade back? https://t.co/RlzK6Gffus

[Zak Gilbert @zaksgilbert]

Wrote about this last week. Spain is significant to Chiefs… https://t.co/79zbZPtohR

[Sam McDowell @SamMcDowell11]

The Chiefs are making an "aggressive" push to play in Spain this year, team president Mark Donovan told The Star.

More details here:

https://t.co/0W0Y9lURqp

[Kansas City Chiefs On SI @KCChiefsOnSI]

Chiefs Add Cover Corner in Late Free-Agent Signing https://t.co/TngedwwMtf

[Zak Gilbert @zaksgilbert]

Chiefs just created another position battle at training camp… https://t.co/WYp3XUR5Ka

[Laura Rutledge @LauraRutledge]

Best profile pic I’ll ever have. Madden’s been working so hard for today’s show and we can’t wait to showcase his talents on this special day. See you at 4 pm! @ESPNNFL

[Zak Gilbert @zaksgilbert]

@JayGlazer @RobGronkowski @NFLonFOX Pure gold, @JayGlazer. How’d you all keep a straight face for so long?

[Zak Gilbert @zaksgilbert]

Remember the Taco Liberty Bell? Happy anniversary … https://t.co/072zPBTl3w

[Zak Gilbert @zaksgilbert]

@Browns The single-bar facemask would’ve been more appropriate.

[Zak Gilbert @zaksgilbert]

Andy Reid seems content waiting in weeds this year. https://t.co/M2IziGV7wD

[Zak Gilbert @zaksgilbert]

Chiefs will visit Orlando in ‘27 if both teams finish in same standing this year. KC draws an AFC South road game in the 2027 matrix.

[Jacksonville Jaguars @Jaguars]

It's unanimous!

We'll play our 2027 home slate in ✨Orlandoooo✨ at @CWStadium.

[Zak Gilbert @zaksgilbert]

Since Steve DeBerg, Gary Kubiak (Klint's dad) and John Elway snuck Denver into '83 playoffs, only one team has reached the postseason with a rookie QB drafted No. 1 overall: The 2012 Colts (Andrew Luck). Since the Colts drafted Elway at No. 1 in '83 and dealt him to Denver, teams have selected 25 QBs No. 1 overall.

[Josh Dubow @JoshDubowAP]

Here's when the 29 QBs taken No. 1 overall in common draft era started their 1st game:
Game 1: 20
Game 2: 1 (Tim Couch)
Game 4: 1 (Baker Mayfield)
Game 5: 1 (Alex Smith)
Game 8: 1 (Mike Vick)
Game 10: 2 (Eli Manning/Jared Goff)
Game 12: 1 (Vinny Testaverde)
Game 16: 1 (JaMarcus Russell)
Year 2: 1 (Carson Palmer)

[Zak Gilbert @zaksgilbert]

@jessenewell Do they have Diet Dr. Pepper or Coke Zero?

[Zak Gilbert @zaksgilbert]

Kansas City is expected to be in the rotation after the Chiefs open their indoor home in 2031.

[Albert Breer @AlbertBreer]

Super Bowl slate …

• LXI, Feb. 2027: Inglewood.
• LXII, Feb. 2028: Atlanta.
• LXIII, Feb. 2029: Las Vegas.

Lots of discussion now that Nashville could wind up being up next, to host Super Bowl LXIV in Feb. 2030.

[Zak Gilbert @zaksgilbert]

Wrote about this photo yesterday. https://t.co/beI5nkb9tH

[Mark Dalton @CardsMarkD]

2025 head coaches photo at NFL Annual Meeting at Arizona Biltmore .... Harbaughs & LaFleurs side by side

[John Brice @JohnDBrice1]

BREAKING: Football ops & services giant @Teamworks - which works w/ all 32 @NFL teams & every @NCAA D1 program - is acquiring data analytics powerhouse @PFF in a major sports business deal. Exclusive insights, what it means @USATODAY @usatodaysports: https://t.co/K8b4y22ein