Kansas City Chiefs news Friday, November 6, 2026

No. 1 in the 30-second version

Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice files for federal bankruptcy, citing more than $3.45 million in debts.

According to ESPN, the filing cites more than $3.45 million in debts, with $2.1 million tied to multiple plaintiffs in the accident caused by Rice's street-racing incident in early 2024. Rice is in the final year of a four-year, $6.45 million rookie contract and is due to become a free agent in March. ProFootball Talk reports he has played well enough to draw interest from the Chiefs or another team.

Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, listed with a knee injury, was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

USA TODAY says Mahomes was coming off a strong Week 8 performance against Denver and could easily finish as a QB1 this week. The practice report was sourced to Chiefs.com.

Source: USA TODAY Sports

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Chiefs sign receiver Bub Means to the practice squad a day after he tried out.

According to the NFL Transactions Report as relayed by Arrowhead Pride, Means was one of nine players Kansas City hosted for tryouts on Wednesday. Means was a fifth-round pick of the Saints in 2024 and appeared in seven games as a rookie, with nine receptions for 118 yards. He was cut after this preseason and later spent time on the Browns' practice squad.

Source: Arrowhead Pride

Jaguars rout Ravens 33-10 on Thursday Night Football, with Baltimore starting undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano.

The Baltimore Ravens are starting undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano at quarterback in their primetime Week 9 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. That is a real, factual sentence that barely begins to describe the crisis that has hit Baltimore.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN · Bleeding Green Nation

Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton is ruled out with a hip injury in Thursday's loss to Jacksonville.

Yahoo Sports reports Hamilton, a three-time All-Pro in the past three seasons, was ruled out for the rest of the game and later seen standing on the sideline, which could be a hopeful sign. ProFootball Talk says he was hurt in the second quarter and briefly returned after halftime, while Yahoo Sports puts the injury in the third quarter. Coach Jesse Minter said the team would have more information later.

Sources: Yahoo Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk

Vikings start Carson Wentz Monday against Bills as Kyler Murray is ruled out with hamstring injury.

Murray suffered the hamstring injury in Minnesota's Week 8 loss to the Lions, according to Buffalo Rumblings, a fan blog. Wentz has made two appearances this season, one relief and one start, with three touchdowns and no interceptions, per the same report. Daily Norseman, a fan blog, notes the Vikings have scored just 11 touchdowns in seven games this season.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Daily Norseman · Buffalo Rumblings

Jaguars' Thursday win over Ravens lifts them to third in AFC; Steelers, on bye, slip to fourth.

According to SB Nation, a fan blog, Jacksonville has five AFC wins to Pittsburgh's three, which moves the Jaguars ahead of the Steelers in the standings. Buffalo leads the AFC at 6-1 and Denver is second at 6-2, per the same report. SB Nation says the Jaguars could move into second and a tie for first if things go their way this weekend.

Sources: Behind the Steel Curtain · Big Cat Country

Saquon Barkley upgraded to limited practice for Eagles ahead of their game against the Giants.

ProFootballTalk reports Barkley missed Wednesday's practice with hamstring and back injuries after playing 22 snaps against the Commanders. DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks are tracking to miss a third straight game, and Jihaad Campbell is also expected to be out, with Jeremiah Trotter Jr. likely starting again. Bleeding Green Nation, a fan blog, argues the Eagles should rest Barkley before their Week 10 bye, which is opinion rather than team news.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · Bleeding Green Nation