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The Cleveland Browns dropped to 1-5 with their Week 6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, so it may be time for the team to start thinking about the offseason.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 14

Chiefs' Linebackers Have Something to Prove After Strange Start

The Kansas City Chiefs' linebackers have been a topic of much discussion early in the 2024 season, with Nick Bolton at the helm, Drue Tranquill on the field more than 80% of the time and Leo Chenal's emergence as a unique defensive weapon.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 28

AFC Notes: Nick Bolton, Bryce Young, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders

Broncos HC Sean Payton said it was remarkable to see LB Alex Singleton play through a torn ACL in Week 3, only experiencing a “little soreness” following the game until realizing he suffered a substantial injury. “It was kind of remarkable [that he played through it],” Payton said, via BroncosWire.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Pride / September 28

Chris Jones on Chiefs’ middle linebacker Nick Bolton: ‘He’s a dog’

The Chiefs’ defense largely centers around its middle linebacker. The Kansas City Chiefs are heading into Week 4 with a 3-0 record. Their latest win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3 could have gone either way, but the Chiefs’ defense came up big with a fourth-down stop.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 27

Nick Bolton Praised for Consistent Toughness: 'Pillar of This Defense'

The Kansas City Chiefs' defense helped bring home another win last Sunday, and the entire unit played a role in defeating the Atlanta Falcons. For the first time this season, though, linebacker Nick Bolton stepped up and performed like the player Kansas City has grown to know over the years.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / September 26

Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo, DT Chris Jones squash an ongoing fan debate about LB Nick Bolton

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton has been a polarizing figure among Chiefs fans since being drafted in 2021. He is a high-energy, high-motor player who can lay the wood to ball carriers.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / September 25

Nick Bolton reminded Chiefs Kingdom of his game-altering ability in win over Falcons

The 2024 NFL season has been a rough one to start for Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton. In Weeks 1 and 2, Bolton faced harsh criticism for his inconsistent play, lapses in coverage, and shaky-at-best tackling that reared its ugly head in some nail-biting finishes against the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Apex Sports / September 24

Nick Bolton’s Heroics: Chiefs’ Defensive Anchor Returns To Form

The Kansas City Chiefs improved to 3-0 on the season after a hard-fought 22-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. While the Chiefs’ offense continues to iron out some early-season issues, Linebacker Nick Bolton delivered the game’s most critical play.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Pride / September 24

AP Premier: Nick Bolton brings out the best in the defense

What is Arrowhead Pride Premier? Arrowhead Pride Premier is our tri-weekly newsletter, one that provides analysis and exclusive insights directly from Arrowhead Stadium, delivered straight to your inbox.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Chiefs Wire / September 23

Chiefs twitter reacts to Nick Bolton's game-sealing tackle vs. Falcons

The Kansas City Chiefs remain undefeated after narrowly defeating the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football in Week 3. In a game where the offense continued to be plagued by the turnovers, Kansas City’s defense needed to step up to secure victory.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Gridiron Heroics / September 23

Nick Bolton Was Fired Up After Making Tackle That Sealed Kansas City Chiefs’ Win

Nick Bolton made one of the biggest plays of the Kansas City Chiefs‘ young season on Sunday night, when he stuffed Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson in the backfield on 4th down and 3 to clinch a 22-17 victory.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 23

Chiefs' Ability to 'Trust the Work' on Defense Paved Way for Week 3 Win

Salt and pepper. Peanut butter and jelly. The Kansas City Chiefs and finding ways to win close games. Week 3's triumph over the Atlanta Falcons was anything but comfortable, although Steve Spagnuolo's defense helped secure a victory in the end.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 23

Watch: Chiefs stuff Falcons on fourth down, improve to 3-0

Watch: Chiefs stuff curious fourth-down call to defeat Falcons, improve to 3-0

With the Chiefs leading by five points, 51 seconds to go and the Falcons threatening at the Kansas City 13-yard line, KC linebacker Nick Bolton stopped running back Bijan Robinson in the backfield on fourth-and-1 to seal the victory.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / September 21

Chiefs LB Nick Bolton receives punishment for breaking a rule the NFL is cracking down hard on

Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton has been fined $16,883 for performing a hip-drop tackle on Bengals tight end Erick All Jr. during Kansas City's 26-25 Week 2 victory over Cincinnati.

NFL News / Cincy Jungle / September 21

Ja’Marr Chase, Andrei Iosivas and Nick Bolton fined for actions during Bengals vs. Chiefs

Chase was not a fan of what he felt was a hip-drop tackle. Ja’Marr Chase was not happy Sunday. The Cincinnati Bengals’ star receiver received a 15-yard penalty for abusive language towards a referee after what he perceived as a hip-drop tackle that was done by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / September 17

Chiefs linebacker room is experiencing a shaky start to the new season

The Kansas City Chiefs have a lot of trust in their linebacker room. Part of the defense's success last season was due to what was described as a smart unit, especially in the spine of the defense.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / August 5

Chiefs GM optimistic about three extension candidates

The Chiefs have been busy this offseason with respect to retaining in-house players from the 2023 Super Bowl-winning team. Three key contributors remain as extension priorities ahead of Week 1.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / July 16

League Survey Shows Lots of Love to Chiefs LB Nick Bolton

The Kansas City Chiefs' defense might have been the league's best last season, and the linebacker position was a major reason why. Regardless of who commanded the defense throughout the year, Steve Spagnuolo's unit never skipped a beat and turned in one heck of a campaign.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / June 27

Nick Bolton on Contract Situation: 'Don't Want to Talk Extension' Yet, Not Looking to Sign Before 2024 Season

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton is entering the final year of his rookie contract, with many wondering if or when the Chiefs will attempt to sign their primary middle linebacker to a long-term deal to keep him in KC for years to come.