Kansas City Chiefs Depth Chart 2026
2026 NFL Season · AFC West · Andy Reid · Record 3-0
Updated · Week 4
The Kansas City Chiefs 2026 depth chart has Patrick Mahomes at quarterback (backup: Justin Fields), Kenneth Walker as the lead running back, Tyquan Thornton, Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice at wide receiver and Travis Kelce at tight end. The Chiefs are 3-0 in 2026 under head coach Andy Reid. Below is the full offense, defense and special teams depth chart as of September 28, 2026.
Chiefs Offensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QBQuarterback | Patrick Mahomes | Justin Fields | Garrett Nussmeier |
| RBRunning Back | Kenneth Walker | Emmett Johnson | Brashard Smith |
| WR1Wide Receiver (X) | Tyquan Thornton | Cyrus Allen | — |
| WR2Wide Receiver (Z) | Xavier Worthy | Nikko Remigio | — |
| WR3Slot Receiver | Rashee Rice | Jalen Royals | — |
| TETight End | Travis Kelce | Noah Gray | Jake Briningstool |
| LTLeft Tackle | Josh Simmons | Kahlil Benson | — |
| LGLeft Guard | Kingsley Suamataia | Mike Caliendo | — |
| CCenter | Creed Humphrey | Hunter Nourzad | — |
| RGRight Guard | Trey Smith | Joshua Ezeudu | — |
| RTRight Tackle | Jaylon Moore | Diego Pounds | — |
Chiefs Defensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDELeft Defensive End | George Karlaftis | R Mason Thomas | Jack Pyburn |
| NTNose Tackle | Khyiris Tonga | Peter Woods | — |
| DTDefensive Tackle | Chris Jones | Bryson Eason | — |
| RDERight Defensive End | Felix Anudike-Uzomah | Ashton Gillotte | — |
| WLBWeakside Linebacker | Drue Tranquill | Jeffrey Bassa | — |
| MLBMiddle Linebacker | Nick Bolton | Jack Cochrane | — |
| LCBLeft Cornerback | Nohl Williams | — | — |
| SSStrong Safety | Chamarri Conner | Jaden Hicks | Xavier Nwankpa |
| FSFree Safety | Alohi Gilman | Chris Roland-Wallace | — |
| RCBRight Cornerback | Mansoor Delane | Kristian Fulton | — |
| NBNickel Back | L'Jarius Sneed | Jadon Canady | — |
Chiefs Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKicker | Harrison Butker | — | — |
| PPunter | Matt Araiza | — | — |
Chiefs 2026 Results
Record: 3-0.
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs Denver Broncos | W 31-10 |
| Week 2 | Indianapolis Colts | W 33-30 (OT) |
| Week 3 | at Miami Dolphins | W 24-10 |
Depth Chart Notes & Changes
- Kenneth Walker III acquired from Seattle; L'Jarius Sneed from Tennessee
- Week 4 vs LV Oct 4; bye Week 5
Chiefs: 2025 Season & 2026 Offseason
Kansas City went 6-11 in 2025 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014 after Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL in Week 15. In the 2026 offseason the Chiefs traded for QB Justin Fields, signed RB Kenneth Walker III, and re-signed TE Travis Kelce on a one-year deal.
2025 season: 6-11 · 3rd AFC West.
Chiefs Depth Chart FAQ
Who is the Chiefs starting quarterback in 2026?
Patrick Mahomes is the Kansas City Chiefs QB1 on the depth chart updated September 28, 2026, with Justin Fields as the backup.
Who is the Chiefs starting running back?
Kenneth Walker is RB1, followed by Emmett Johnson.
Who are the Chiefs starting wide receivers?
The top three Chiefs receivers are Tyquan Thornton, Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice.
Who is the Chiefs starting tight end?
Travis Kelce is the TE1 on the Kansas City Chiefs depth chart.
Who is the Chiefs kicker?
Harrison Butker is the kicker and Matt Araiza is the punter.
What is the Chiefs record in 2026?
The Kansas City Chiefs are 3-0 in the 2026 regular season under head coach Andy Reid.
How often is this depth chart updated?
Depth charts change every week with injuries, trades and coaching decisions. This page reflects the unofficial depth chart dated September 28, 2026; check the update date above before relying on it.
Unofficial depth chart compiled from public sources including team releases and Ourlads. Depth charts change weekly with injuries and roster moves. See all 32 NFL depth charts.