Charles Goldman
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Charles Goldman
@goldmctnfl.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Articles by Charles Goldman
Articles by Charles Goldman
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Elijah Mitchell's peculiar time with the Chiefs is over. Two others may have played their last snaps in Kansas City. Three practice squad players get promoted to the 53-man roster, and two more are up this week via standard elevation.
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December 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Elijah Mitchell's peculiar time with the Chiefs is over. Two others may have played their last snaps in Kansas City. Three practice squad players get promoted to the 53-man roster, and two more are up this week via standard elevation.
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If the final three games of the 2025 NFL season are it for Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, he's determined to go out the right way.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
If the final three games of the 2025 NFL season are it for Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, he's determined to go out the right way.
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The Chiefs' final injury report for Week 16 is here -- and it looks insurmountable even going against a two-win Titans team.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The Chiefs' final injury report for Week 16 is here -- and it looks insurmountable even going against a two-win Titans team.
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Chiefs LB Nick Bolton on Travis Kelce: "He's been doing it his whole career. He's leading by example... doing everything the right way and holding everybody to the right standard... He might not move as fast as he used to, but everything that goes into games, he's doing it the right way."
December 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Chiefs LB Nick Bolton on Travis Kelce: "He's been doing it his whole career. He's leading by example... doing everything the right way and holding everybody to the right standard... He might not move as fast as he used to, but everything that goes into games, he's doing it the right way."
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce on the example he's setting by playing the final three games: "You could roll the balls out in a Wal-Mart parking lot, sign me up, baby. If I get a chance to play in the NFL, I'm going to do it."
December 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce on the example he's setting by playing the final three games: "You could roll the balls out in a Wal-Mart parking lot, sign me up, baby. If I get a chance to play in the NFL, I'm going to do it."
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce on the possibility of reaching 1,000 yards this season: "If it comes with winning three more games with the guys I work with, no doubt."
December 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce on the possibility of reaching 1,000 yards this season: "If it comes with winning three more games with the guys I work with, no doubt."
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce on finishing strong: "It's just integrity. I signed up to be a Kansas City Chief. I love doing what I do. I've been dreaming of these moments and playing for an NFL team since I was a kid... That's just how you need to go about work, whether you're in the race or not..."
December 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce on finishing strong: "It's just integrity. I signed up to be a Kansas City Chief. I love doing what I do. I've been dreaming of these moments and playing for an NFL team since I was a kid... That's just how you need to go about work, whether you're in the race or not..."
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce on his reaction to Week 15: "It's just disappointing and on top of that just an absolute dagger into the back knowing how the season ended for 1-5... It sucks, man. But that's the reality of it. Right now, we've got three games left to enjoy it with the guys in the building.."
December 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce on his reaction to Week 15: "It's just disappointing and on top of that just an absolute dagger into the back knowing how the season ended for 1-5... It sucks, man. But that's the reality of it. Right now, we've got three games left to enjoy it with the guys in the building.."
Chiefs HC Andy Reid on backup QB Gardner Minshew: "He loves to play the game. You can see that when you're around him. He's got a good attitude. He's a good player. Look forward to seeing what he can do."
December 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Chiefs HC Andy Reid on backup QB Gardner Minshew: "He loves to play the game. You can see that when you're around him. He's got a good attitude. He's a good player. Look forward to seeing what he can do."
Chiefs HC Andy Reid says Leo Chenal (shoulder), Derrick Nnadi (illness), Trent McDuffie (knee), Tyquan Thornton (concussion), Rashee Rice (concussion), Jaylon Moore (knee), and Jawaan Taylor (knee) didn't practice today. He says he'll get with Rick Burkholder to figure out who will be ruled out.
December 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Chiefs HC Andy Reid says Leo Chenal (shoulder), Derrick Nnadi (illness), Trent McDuffie (knee), Tyquan Thornton (concussion), Rashee Rice (concussion), Jaylon Moore (knee), and Jawaan Taylor (knee) didn't practice today. He says he'll get with Rick Burkholder to figure out who will be ruled out.
Just spoke to a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon to get some more clarity on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' injury, surgery, rehab, and recovery timeline. Very excited to share what I learned with you all, coming soon to @AtoZSportsNFL.
December 19, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Just spoke to a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon to get some more clarity on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' injury, surgery, rehab, and recovery timeline. Very excited to share what I learned with you all, coming soon to @AtoZSportsNFL.
If you're hoping the Chiefs are going to intentionally tank the rest of the season to score better 2026 NFL Draft picks, you're going to be sorely disappointed.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
If you're hoping the Chiefs are going to intentionally tank the rest of the season to score better 2026 NFL Draft picks, you're going to be sorely disappointed.
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Trent McDuffie surprised as a limited participant in practice on Thursday after the Chiefs said he wouldn't participate. His upgraded status shouldn't be viewed as good news, especially if he winds up playing in Week 16.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Trent McDuffie surprised as a limited participant in practice on Thursday after the Chiefs said he wouldn't participate. His upgraded status shouldn't be viewed as good news, especially if he winds up playing in Week 16.
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The Chiefs don't seem too eager to do anything other than give guys opportunities out of necessity in the final three weeks of the 2025 NFL season, and that might be a mistake.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The Chiefs don't seem too eager to do anything other than give guys opportunities out of necessity in the final three weeks of the 2025 NFL season, and that might be a mistake.
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Chiefs DT Chris Jones on the Titans: "They've gotten better, a lot better. On defense, my boy Jeff (Simmons) is doing a lot better... They're making strides. The rookie (Cam Ward), he's a special kid. Has a heck of an arm... He's strong; he doesn't want to go down."
December 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Chiefs DT Chris Jones on the Titans: "They've gotten better, a lot better. On defense, my boy Jeff (Simmons) is doing a lot better... They're making strides. The rookie (Cam Ward), he's a special kid. Has a heck of an arm... He's strong; he doesn't want to go down."
Chiefs DT Chris Jones: "Success is rented every year, you've got to go out and earn it... We didn't earn it this year. Go out and finish strong and create momentum."
He says there's still a lot to play for and build off of from this season.
He says there's still a lot to play for and build off of from this season.
December 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Chiefs DT Chris Jones: "Success is rented every year, you've got to go out and earn it... We didn't earn it this year. Go out and finish strong and create momentum."
He says there's still a lot to play for and build off of from this season.
He says there's still a lot to play for and build off of from this season.
Chiefs DT Chris Jones: "There's still a name on the back of your jersey that you have to play for."
Jones says he doesn't expect any issues with motivation in the final three weeks.
Jones says he doesn't expect any issues with motivation in the final three weeks.
December 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Chiefs DT Chris Jones: "There's still a name on the back of your jersey that you have to play for."
Jones says he doesn't expect any issues with motivation in the final three weeks.
Jones says he doesn't expect any issues with motivation in the final three weeks.
Chiefs WR coach Connor Embree says Jalen Royals has stayed locked in the last few weeks and that they'll see if he gets an opportunity the next three weeks. Says that his knee tendinitis was "bad timing", but that he really likes where he's at right now.
December 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Chiefs WR coach Connor Embree says Jalen Royals has stayed locked in the last few weeks and that they'll see if he gets an opportunity the next three weeks. Says that his knee tendinitis was "bad timing", but that he really likes where he's at right now.
Chiefs WR coach Connor Embree on Xavier Worthy: "The stats might not be there. He's doing a lot of things that don't show up in the stat box. He's trying to be a leader in the room and take Jalen (Royals) under his wing... We can put him everywhere. I think he can continue to grow."
December 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Chiefs WR coach Connor Embree on Xavier Worthy: "The stats might not be there. He's doing a lot of things that don't show up in the stat box. He's trying to be a leader in the room and take Jalen (Royals) under his wing... We can put him everywhere. I think he can continue to grow."
Chiefs WR coach Connor Embree on man coverage: "I think it's a mixture of things. I don't think you can pinpoint it on one specific thing."
December 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Chiefs WR coach Connor Embree on man coverage: "I think it's a mixture of things. I don't think you can pinpoint it on one specific thing."
Chiefs OL coach Andy Heck on Kingsley Suamataia carving out a role at left guard: "I never had a question about that. He's done a really good job of steadily improving this year... Love to see him make steps every week here as we've gone through the year."
December 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Chiefs OL coach Andy Heck on Kingsley Suamataia carving out a role at left guard: "I never had a question about that. He's done a really good job of steadily improving this year... Love to see him make steps every week here as we've gone through the year."
Chiefs OL coach Andy Heck on Chu Godrick: "You don't design a tackle that looks any better than Chu looks... He's done a good job improving... I had every bit of confidence when he went out there that he would do what he did."
December 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Chiefs OL coach Andy Heck on Chu Godrick: "You don't design a tackle that looks any better than Chu looks... He's done a good job improving... I had every bit of confidence when he went out there that he would do what he did."
Chiefs OL coach Andy Heck on Esa Pole: "We were excited to get Esa here in the first place... He's a talented football player with a good future ahead of him. I love working with him."
December 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Chiefs OL coach Andy Heck on Esa Pole: "We were excited to get Esa here in the first place... He's a talented football player with a good future ahead of him. I love working with him."
Chiefs OL coach Andy Heck says he likes how the young guys have gone out, responded, and competed.
December 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Chiefs OL coach Andy Heck says he likes how the young guys have gone out, responded, and competed.
Chiefs LB coach Brendan Daley on who will play if Leo Chenal can't go in Week 16: "Leo's role is so diverse, he's not replaced by one person. There's a division of labor that would have to take place... It's not necesarily a swap it out, one for one type situation."
December 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Chiefs LB coach Brendan Daley on who will play if Leo Chenal can't go in Week 16: "Leo's role is so diverse, he's not replaced by one person. There's a division of labor that would have to take place... It's not necesarily a swap it out, one for one type situation."