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If you didn’t know this, the Chiefs currently play in Missouri. They are now expected to cross state lines and leave the Show Me state without an NFL franchise and abandon Arrowhead Stadium. (It turns out that no matter how many times we were forced to say “GEHA Field” it wasn’t enough to create as much money for the Chiefs ownership group as a new stadium.) The Chiefs are targeting a 2031 move and a state-of-the-art domed stadium in Wyandotte County with a training facility in Olathe. Between the Patrick Mahomes injury, becoming the only team in the NFL to be convincingly pantsed by the Titans in 2025, and this, it’s been a momentous few weeks for Chiefs fans.

Per the report, the request indicates that the Chiefs’ “potential move across the state line from Missouri is a legitimate possibility.” Some initially thought that the Chiefs and Royals, who both play at the Truman Sports Complex on the east side of Kansas City, Missouri, would use the Kansas offer as leverage for a better deal from Missouri, but the two organizations appear to be seriously considering a move to Kansas. Both teams’ leases expire in January 2031. The Kansas Legislative Coordinating Council will consider the Chiefs’ request at a meeting on July 7.

The decision comes after extensive talks between the team and Native American communities. The organization said “fans will be asked to remove any American Indian-themed face paint prior to passing security screening outside the stadium.” The team is also “engaged in a thorough review process of the Arrowhead Chop.” It’s the latest in the NFL’s reckoning with racial and social justice.

The interview will take place either Tuesday evening or Wednesday. Ex-GM John Dorsey was fired five days ago. With player movement essentially finished for the offseason, the Chiefs have little reason to rush, though the sooner the better as Dorsey’s replacement familiarizes himself with the roster.

Co-personnel directors Mike Borgonzi and Brett Veach would seem to be the most likely candidates. Veach was a candidate for the Bills’ GM opening before it went to Brandon Beane. Kansas City is interviewing Seahawks executive Scott Fitterer for the gig on Wednesday and will be thorough in the search.

Veach’s name was thrown around during the Bills’ search for a general manager, so it is not a surprise he is a candidate for promotion. In fact, he may be the favorite to land the job. The Chiefs also approached Vikings assistant GM George Paton, but he turned down an interview request.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Chiefs have requested interviews with both. Current Chiefs co-director of player personnel Brett Veach looks like the favorite for the job, but owner Clark Hunt wants to explore all options. Vikings assistant GM George Paton was also approached, but he turned down an interview request.

Kansas City also has an interview scheduled with current co-director of player personnel Brett Veach and has requested an interview with Seahawks co-director of player personnel Scott Fitterer. Veach is the early favorite for the job.