Rob Gronkowski characterizes Kansas City Chiefs dynasty as ended after 2025 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Following a 6-11 finish and a playoff absence, the Kansas City Chiefs enter the 2026 season looking to move past their 2025 performance. Patrick Mahomes is returning from a torn ACL and LCL suffered in Week 15 of last year. Former NFL player Rob Gronkowski stated that the initial era of the team's success has concluded, noting that opponents previously played with greater apprehension against the franchise. Kansas City’s roster now features additions such as running back Kenneth Walker III, while Travis Kelce returns for his 14th season alongside receivers Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy. The quarterback depth chart has been adjusted to include Justin Fields and rookie Garrett Nussmeier. The team now faces the challenge of re-establishing its standing as a top-tier NFL contender.
- •The Kansas City Chiefs finished the 2025 season with a 6-11 record.
- •Patrick Mahomes is returning to the field following a torn ACL and LCL.
- •Rob Gronkowski identified the team's previous period of dominance as a closed chapter.
- •The 2026 roster includes new additions Kenneth Walker III, Justin Fields, and Garrett Nussmeier.
- •Travis Kelce returns to the active roster for his 14th NFL season.
- 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — Rob Gronkowski Reveals ‘Secret Sauce’ Behind Chiefs’ Dominance With Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce
"The Kansas City Chiefs won back-to-back Super Bowls entering 2025, but last season the dynasty fell apart. They finished 6-11, missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014, and lost Patrick Mahomes to a torn ACL and LCL in Week 15. Now, as Mahomes and Co. work their way back ahead of 2026, questions […] The post Rob Gronkowski Reveals ‘Secret Sauce’ Behind Chiefs’ Dominance With Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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