By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Finding a franchise quarterback is the quickest path to success so it’s no surprise teams made them a priority in the NFL draft. Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson were among the top four picks Thursday night, an expected result in a
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The NFL Draft begins Thursday at Union Station in the Chiefs’ home city. ABC 17 News will provide live coverage from the event.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Before the 2023 NFL Draft even kicks off on Thursday evening, Kansas City has already managed to make some history. The stage taking over Union Station is the biggest in the draft’s nearly 90-year history. City Manager Brian Platt said it’s only fitting that a national event, introducing people to Kansas
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Kansas City is not only the home of the defending Super Bowl Champions this year, but it’s also the home of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Chiefs will have 10 total picks over the three days, including choosing last in round one on Thursday. There’s a few key needs that KC
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple members of the 2022 Mizzou football roster will wait to hear their fate once the 2023 NFL Draft starts in Kansas City on Thursday. The draft will run Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 at Union Station in downtown Kansas City. The headliner of the group is former Tiger defensive
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By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer After six weeks of waiting, Aaron Rodgers is leaving behind his brilliant legacy in Green Bay and heading to the bright lights — and massive expectations — of the Big Apple. The New York Jets agreed on a deal Monday to acquire the four-time NFL MVP from
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on the Columbia Tribune’s sports editor Chris Kwiecinski in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. The two talked about everything from the NBA to the NFL Draft. The big news on Sunday came in the form of MU star forward Kobe Brown’s announced that he
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) For the second time in his career, Matt Nagy is the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs. KC promoted the 2022 quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator, after former OC Eric Bieniemy took a job with the Washington Commanders. Nagy was Kansas City’s offensive coordinator in 2016 and 2017, before he
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After Kansas City won Super Bowl LVII, offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is now headed to Washington for a multiyear deal. Multiple news outlets have made this announcement, but neither the Chiefs or Commanders have put out official confirmation. Bieniemy was named the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach of the Commanders
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs enter Super Bowl LVII with a 16-3 record losing to some AFC rivals and battling through playoff games that went down to the wire. ABC 17’s Chanel Porter takes a look back at how the Chiefs got to the big game. Check it out in the player
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GLENDALE, Az. (KMIZ) Andy Reid has spent over 24 seasons leading the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles becoming the first NFL head coach to post at least 100 wins with two franchises. In Super Bowl LVII, Reid is making his fourth appearance in the big game as he guns for his second Lombardi Trophy while playing against his
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COLUMBIA,Mo. (KMIZ) The ABC 17 Sports team broke down everything you need to know before Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in our Gameday in Arizona Special Sunday morning. Watch a replay of the show in the player above.
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GLENDALE, Az. (KMIZ) Leading up to Super Bowl LVII, Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts have led the headlines, but it’s going to the guys up front in the trenches that will be the difference in deciding a win versus a loss. “The show runs through the quarterback. You know, I do my part, but I’m
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Media members have spent the entire week hearing from both the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles ahead of Super Bowl LVII. ABC 17’s Chanel Porter sat down with Fox 4’s Harold Kuntz to break down everything you need to know before kick off. Watch a replay of the sit down with
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (KMIZ) Super Bowl LVII will feature a historic match up between two brothers: Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Eagles center Jason Kelce. Sunday will be the first time in league history that a pair of brothers have met in the championship game. Both brothers already have a Super Bowl win under their
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (KMIZ) When Super Bowl LVII kicks off on Sunday evening, it will mark the first time that two Black quarterbacks have faced off in the championship game, as Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts battle for the Lombardi Trophy. “It’s a historic moment, with two historic football teams,” Mahomes said on Opening Night. “So
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After months of planning for the 2023 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Sports Commission released some details Friday for the big event. The draft on April 27-29 will take place at Union Station. Plus, the NFL Draft Experience will be set up between Union Station and the WWI Museum and Memorial.
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PHOENIX, Ariz. (KMIZ) Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes added hardware to his trophy case even before he plays in the Super Bowl this Sunday. Mahomes was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player for the 2022 season on Thursday night at the NFL Honors ceremony. This is the second time the Kansas City quarterback took home the
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PHOENIX, Ariz. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs have made it to three of the last four Super Bowls. KC has one championship under the belt and another still to be determined. The team has also hosted the past five AFC Championship games. Is there a dynasty in Kansas City? “I’m not really into all that.
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PHOENIX, Ariz. (KMIZ) Super Bowl LVII will feature a match up between Kansas City and Philadelphia, both of which have been coached by Andy Reid, which is why this one is being pegged ‘The Andy Reid Bowl.’ ‘Big Red,’ as he’s fondly known in Missouri, coached the Eagles for 14 years. In that time he
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