​The Kansas City Chiefs will head into the 2026 NFL season with a renewed sense of urgency after missing the playoffs last year. A serious lower-body injury sidelined quarterback Patrick Mahomes and ultimately contributed to Kansas City’s early-season struggles in 2025. Still, with Mahomes poised to return in Week 1, the Chiefs will hope that his presence will inject momentum and confidence as they chase another Super Bowl run.
As training camp approaches in St. Joseph, Missouri later this month, here is a concise profile of Mahomes and each quarterback currently on Kansas City’s 90-man roster. Training camp is set to begin at Missouri Western State University.
Patrick Mahomes was selected by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft and has established himself as the team’s franchise quarterback. He is expected to start again in 2026 and is anticipated to play with extra intensity as he makes his return from the knee injury that prematurely ended his 2025 campaign. For the 2026 season, his cap number is projected at $34,653,888.
Meanwhile, a notable addition in free agency, Justin Fields, is anticipated to serve as Mahomes’ backup next season. Fields, who originally entered the league as a first-round pick with the Chicago Bears in the 2021 NFL Draft, provides a dynamic option behind the starter. Kansas City has pegged his 2026 cap number at $3,000,000.
Rounding out the quarterback group is Garrett Nussmeier, who Kansas City selected with its final pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. Nussmeier is expected to contend for a role on the practice squad after training camp, although coach Andy Reid will decide whether to keep a third quarterback on the 53-man roster. His cap number for 2026 is projected at $915,122.
The Chiefs also feature Chris Oladokun, a seasoned veteran who is likely to vie for opportunities on the practice squad throughout 2026. Although he is unlikely to push for a long-term roster spot, Oladokun is expected to see playing time in Kansas City’s preseason games. His cap number for 2026 is $1,005,000.
This overview reflects the roster situation ahead of training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, and offers a snapshot of the quarterback depth chart as Kansas City aims to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season. This piece originally appeared on Chiefs Wire as a pre-camp look at each quarterback on the Chiefs’ 90-man roster to set the stage for preparations, competition, and strategy heading into the 2026 campaign.