Zak Gilbert

Zak Gilbert Zak Gilbert serves as beat writer for (Sports Illustrated). He’s worked 30 years in sports, including 18 NFL seasons.

A veteran of nine Super Bowls, he most recently spent six seasons in the NFL's New York office.

Chiefs don't get enough credit for solving their biggest 2025 issue, and Kingsley Suamataia put a lucrative P.S. on that...
03/17/2026

Chiefs don't get enough credit for solving their biggest 2025 issue, and Kingsley Suamataia put a lucrative P.S. on that Monday:

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kingsley Suamataia’s story got a bonus chapter on Monday afternoon – emphasis on bonus. The Chiefs’ starting guard got a $1,067,367 check thi

Every free agent comes with a buyer-beware asterisk. Here's one for Kenneth Walker:
03/13/2026

Every free agent comes with a buyer-beware asterisk. Here's one for Kenneth Walker:

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Joe Montana was a three-time Super Bowl MVP when he joined the Chiefs in 1993. He also was 37 years old. Another former Super Bowl MVP, Marcu

Fantastic interview on , including tables-turning Q&A on Kelce retirement:
03/04/2026

Fantastic interview on , including tables-turning Q&A on Kelce retirement:

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On many lists, Randy Moss rests the best wide receiver of all-time. He’s also a journalist, now an analyst on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown in

Andy Reid wasn't done, adds seventh new Chiefs coach:
02/18/2026

Andy Reid wasn't done, adds seventh new Chiefs coach:

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Eric Bieniemy has some competition on the Chiefs’ coaching staff. Competition for best beard on the team. The Chiefs on Wednesday morning an

Not every NFL coaching staff has a former Offensive Player of the Year. The Chiefs do now...
02/12/2026

Not every NFL coaching staff has a former Offensive Player of the Year. The Chiefs do now...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid just made arguably his most important hire this offseason. According to multiple reports, DeMarco Murray is Kansas City’s new runni

Random google search uncovered this throwback piece, timely considering the Cardinals and Raiders are in tug-of-war over...
01/31/2026

Random google search uncovered this throwback piece, timely considering the Cardinals and Raiders are in tug-of-war over Kubiak entering SB week:

May 18, 2010 By Zak Gilbert Athletic Media Relations HOUSTON, Texas -- Vince Lombardi was 26 when he ended his days as a semi-pro lineman and broke into coac...

NFL made misnomer mistake in naming newest award, and Creed Humphrey has uphill fight because of it.
01/29/2026

NFL made misnomer mistake in naming newest award, and Creed Humphrey has uphill fight because of it.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – First, first and second. That’s where Creed Humphrey ranked among 40 NFL centers in 2025 overall, pass blocking and run blocking according to

Take all the emotion out of it and a Trent McDuffie trade is still fairly complicated. Regardless, if the Chiefs do it, ...
01/12/2026

Take all the emotion out of it and a Trent McDuffie trade is still fairly complicated. Regardless, if the Chiefs do it, they need to get value:

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The decisions the Chiefs make in the next 15 weeks will significantly shape the rest of No. 15’s NFL career. That means supporting Patrick Ma

Bucs and Panthers aren't only ones with direct interest in . Chiefs will travel to play the winner next season. Of Kans...
01/04/2026

Bucs and Panthers aren't only ones with direct interest in . Chiefs will travel to play the winner next season. Of Kansas City's 14 opponents in 2026, 13 are known. Either Saints or Falcons will become No. 14.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Third-place schedules do wonders for NFL teams that want to simply win a lot more games in the new year. That’s the slate of opponents the Ch

Chiefs fans, don’t miss out on our daily coverage. Today, we wrote about PSLs and how Chiefs could move up in 2026 draft...
12/27/2025

Chiefs fans, don’t miss out on our daily coverage. Today, we wrote about PSLs and how Chiefs could move up in 2026 draft order. Here’s one-stop shop:

Since his freshman year at the University of Colorado, Zak Gilbert has worked 30 years in sports, including 18 NFL seasons. He's spent time with four NFL tea...

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