Last season, the Chiefs ranked ninth among all NFL teams in average yards per game allowed to opposing offenses at 320.6. The year before that? 289.8, good for second-best overall. Their defense ...

The Kansas City Chiefs defense is going to be young in some areas this season. But the Chiefs still expect them to be good and take the next step to be a top defense.

In the defensive tackle rankings released July 8, Chris Jones dropped to No. 2, replaced by Giants lineman Dexter Lawrence. The move reflects concerns about Jones’ durability and production as ...