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The Kansas City Chiefs can't afford to have their receiving corps underperform in 2026 as star quarterback Patrick Mahomes makes his return from a serious knee injury he sustained last season.
When Mahomes completes his comeback, the two-time MVP will rely on Kansas City's dynamic pass-catchers to buoy the Chiefs' air attack while he adjusts to life under center.
Take a look at these brief profiles of every wide receiver currently on Kansas City's 90-man roster before training camp kicks off in St. Joseph, Missouri, later this month:
WR Rashee Rice
Despite missing time in 2025, Rice remains the Chiefs' top wideout and is expected to maintain his status as one of the NFL's most exciting pass-catchers. His rookie contract is set to expire at the end of the 2026 season, so Rice has plenty of incentive to prove his doubters wrong and earn a lucrative deal as a free agent next year.
2026 cap number: $2,066,660
WR Andrew Armstrong
Armstrong entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2025, spending time with the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions before eventually signing with the Chiefs earlier this year. A former Arkansas Razorback with outstanding size, Armstrong has a few valuable traits but will be lucky to earn a spot on Kansas City's practice squad after the preseason.
2026 cap number: $885,000
WR Jalen Royals
Some pundits expected Royals to earn playing time as a rookie last season, but Chiefs head coach Andy Reid had other plans. In 2025, Royals saw action in a total of seven games (two of which were starts) but only managed to catch two passes for a total of four receiving yards.
2026 cap number: $1,221,800
WR Jacob De Jesus
One of Kansas City's most underrated UDFA signings after the 2026 NFL Draft, De Jesus might be able to make enough noise in the Chiefs' preseason contests to earn a spot on the team's practice squad as a rookie.
2026 cap number: $885,000
WR Xavier Worthy
A pure speed threat, Worthy has struggled to find his niche in Kansas City's offense through two seasons as a professional, and faces a make-or-break 2026 campaign that could define the rest of his career. Another down season would cement Worthy's place as one of the Chiefs' most disappointing first-round picks of the 2020s.
2026 cap number: $3,760,981
WR Cyrus Allen
Kansas City picked Allen in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but if history is any indication, the Chiefs' coaching staff is likely to ease the former Cincinnati Bearcat into action next season. Expect Allen to get significant playing time in the preseason, but for his appearances to be few and far between when the games start counting toward Kansas City's playoff eligibility.
2026 cap number: $979,869
WR Tyquan Thornton
Thornton will pair with Xavier Worthy to give the Chiefs' receiving corps all the speed it needs to burn opposing defenses. The former Baylor Bear seemed to have a special chemistry with Patrick Mahomes last season and seems poised to have a particularly productive campaign in 2026 — if he and his starting quarterback can stay healthy.
2026 cap number: $3,500,000
WR Jeff Caldwell
This 6-foot-5 wideout ran a 4.31-second 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine but didn't hear his name called during the draft earlier this year. Despite his status as a UDFA signing, Caldwell's physical gifts may prove to be enough to help him crack Kansas City's 53-man roster
2026 cap number: $893,333
WR Nikko Remigio
The Chiefs gave Remigio playing time as a kick/punt returner last year, but the experiment largely failed. As a receiver, Remigio only managed to record one reception for 24 yards in 2025. His familiarity with Kansas City's coaching staff may work in Remigio's favor, but it will likely take Herculean performances in training camp and the preseason to get the Chiefs to take a mulligan on him.
2026 cap number: $1,075,000
WR Xavier Loyd
An absolute wildcard prospect, Loyd is a former Kansas State Wildcat and Missouri Tiger who only recorded three receptions for 37 yards in three seasons of FBS competition as a collegian. It will take a miracle for Loyd to earn a spot on Kansas City's 53-man roster, but fans should expect the Chiefs' coaching staff to give him extensive playing time in the preseason as they look to assess his true potential.
2026 cap number: $885,000
WR Omari Evans
Evans' impressive speed will dazzle fans at training camp and could be a valuable asset in the long term after a stint on Kansas City's practice squad to develop his raw talent.
2026 cap number: $886,666
WR Jimmy Holiday
If the Chiefs weren't so loaded at the wide receiver position, Holiday might have a better chance to sneak his way onto Kansas City's 53-man roster. But, as it stands, the former Louisiana Tech Bulldog remains a long shot to land anywhere better than the Chiefs' practice squad, or at the bottom of the depth chart for a wide receiver-needy team after the preseason.
2026 cap number: $885,000
WR Jason Brownlee
While Brownlee has technically been on Kansas City's roster in one way or another since 2024, he would need to do something truly special in August to earn playing time with the Chiefs' starters next season.
2026 cap number: $1,075,000
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Preview every WR on the KC Chiefs' 90-man roster before training camp
