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Eclipses 100 tackles in 2025 Tranquill recorded 103 tackles (55 solo) including 2.0 sacks, one pass defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 17 games with Kansas City in 2025.

Impact Tranquill was once again a steadying presence at linebacker next to Nick Bolton this season, and thanks to a higher defensive snap count (881) than last year (760), he was able to tally 100-plus tackles for the first time since 2022 with the Chargers. With that said, his per-snap tackle production was slightly down from 2024, and he was sometimes viewed as a liability in coverage. He will turn 31 in August, but he still figures to play a significant role in the Chiefs' front seven in 2026.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs nine stops Christmas Day Tranquill finished Thursday's 20-13 loss to the Broncos iht nine tackles (seven solo).

Impact Tranquill finished Thursday's loss as the Chiefs' third-leading tackler behind Nick Bolton (12) and Chamarri Conner (10). It snapped Tranquill's double-digit tackle streak at three games, at at 98 combined tackles through 16 regular-season games, the seventh-year pro is on the cusp of cracking the tackling century mark for the second time in his NFL career. Week 18 against the Raiders on Sunday, Jan. 4 is Tranquill's last opportunity to reach that milestone.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit tackles in defeat Tranquill recorded 10 tackles (two solo) and one forced fumble in Sunday's loss to the Titans.

Impact After failing to reach double-digit tackles in any of his first 12 starts of the season, Tranquill has double-digit stops in three consecutive contests. On the season, Tranquill has logged 89 tackles (45 solo), including 2.0 sacks, one pass breakup, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 15 starts.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 14 tackles in loss Tranquill recorded 14 tackles (eight solo) in Kansas City's loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Tranquill's 14 tackles marked a new season-high and his most since Week 10 of the 2022 campaign. The 30-year-old veteran linebacker has started all 14 games this season, producing 79 tackles (43 solo), including 2.0 sacks, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery on 86 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drue Tranquill: 'We're Going To Have To Keep Bringing It In All Three Phases' | Press Conference 12/10 Drue Tranquill speaks to the media on Wednesday, December 10.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Notches 10 tackles in loss Tranquill compiled 10 total tackles (four solo) in Sunday night's 20-10 loss to Houston.

Impact Tranquill was able to cross the double-digit threshold in takedowns for the first time this season, finishing second to Nick Bolton (12) on the team in stops versus the Texans. The linebacker has now registered 65 total tackles (35 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and a fumble recovery over 13 contests this year.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Longtime Chiefs veteran could be nearing the end of his Kansas City run The Chiefs' salary cap space might shift Drue Tranquill out of the team's plans in 2026.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Drue Tranquill Stops Jonathan Taylor on Crucial Third-Down in Overtime Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill clobbers Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor for a loss of 2 yards.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Drue Tranquill: 'The Message is Consistency' | Press Conference 10/15 Drue Tranquill speaks to the media on Wednesday, October 15.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Quiet performance in Week 5 Tranquill recorded three total tackles (one solo) and a pass defensed in Monday's 31-28 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact Tranquill was limited to a season-low three takedowns in Week 5, failing to make much of a mark on the contest. The linebacker has now registered 27 total tackles (14 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also notching a pass defensed and a fumble recovery over five games this year. Tranquill will look to get back on track in Week 7 versus the Lions.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' penalty woes continue in loss to Jaguars, their third straight one-score defeat

The Kansas City Chiefs have struggled with penalties and close games this season

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

'We Gave This Game Away:' Chiefs Frustrated After Close Loss to Jaguars

Kansas City, once the king of one-score victories, falls to 0-3 in such games this season after letting a win slip away against the Jaguars.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

'We Gave This Game Away:' Chiefs Frustrated After Close Loss to Jaguars

Logs seven tackles in win Tranquill recorded seven tackles (four solo) and one fumble recovery in the Chiefs' win over the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact Tranquill's seven stops marked a new season-high for the veteran linebacker, and he's now up to 24 tackles (13 solo), including 2.0 sacks, two QB hits and one fumble recovery on 84 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps through four contests.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven tackles in win Tranquill recorded seven tackles (four solo) and one fumble recovery in the Chiefs' win over the Ravens on Sunday.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

FUMBLE: Lamar Jackson Loses the Football and Drue Tranquill is Ready for the Recovery Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs into the back of his own offensive lineman and fumbles the football away for his second turn...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Tallies five stops in Week 3 Tranquill recorded five tackles (one solo) against the Giants in a 22-9 victory Sunday.

Impact Tranquill's tackle total tied for fourth-most on KC. The veteran linebacker has been very consistent through three games, recording five stops in two contests and six in the other. Tranquill notched 2.0 sacks in Week 1 against his former team, the Chargers, but hasn't picked up a sack since.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs visit the Giants on Sunday night with each team off to an 0-2 start

The New York Giants are the only team the Kansas City Chiefs have not defeated on the road

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Upgrades to full practice Thursday Tranquill (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Tranquill opened the week as a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a knee injury he likely picked up during the Chiefs' Week 1 loss to the Chargers. His ability to practice without limitations Thursday indicates that he is on track to play against the Eagles on Sunday in a Super Bowl LIX rematch.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes keeps reliving painful Super Bowl loss as Chiefs prepare for Eagles rematch

Patrick Mahomes has been reviewing video of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Managing knee issue Tranquill (knee) logged a limited practice Wednesday.

Impact Tranquill enjoyed a big Week 1 against the Chargers, logging 2.0 sacks while playing 82 percent of Kansas City's defensive snaps. However, he's now dealing with a knee injury. Tranquill's practice status the remainder of the week should provide more clarity about whether he's in danger of missing Sunday's matchup against Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs coach Andy Reid says emotional outbursts in loss to Chargers are 'part of the game'

The Kansas City Chiefs are downplaying emotional outbursts during their season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Takes down QB twice Week 1 Tranquill registered five tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, in a loss to the Chargers on Friday.

Impact Tranquill started off the season in fine form, taking down Justin Herbert twice in the second half. He also briefly left the game after getting shaken up in the third quarter but was able to return without missing much time. Tranquill's 2.0 sacks Friday matched the amount he recorded over all 16 of the regular-season contests he participated in last year.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes down QB twice Week 1 Tranquill registered five tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, in a loss to the Chargers on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tranquill's blind-side sack on Herbert results in a loss of 8 yards Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill's sacked Los Angeles quarterback Justin Herbert for an 8-yard loss.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • NFL.COM

Drue Tranquill's Blind-Side Sack on Justin Herbert Results in a Loss of 8 Yards Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill's sacked Los Angeles quarterback Justin Herbert for an 8-yard loss.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

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Chiefs' penalty woes continue in loss to Jaguars, their third straight one-score defeat

'We Gave This Game Away:' Chiefs Frustrated After Close Loss to Jaguars

Chiefs visit the Giants on Sunday night with each team off to an 0-2 start

Patrick Mahomes keeps reliving painful Super Bowl loss as Chiefs prepare for Eagles rematch

Chiefs coach Andy Reid says emotional outbursts in loss to Chargers are 'part of the game'