Every year, the National Football League's Players' Association releases a series of Team Report Cards. Every year, the Kansas City Chiefs take their lumps in what's reported inside. Why would 2025 be any different?
The 2025 Team Report Cards have been officially unveiled, as you might have guessed, and once again, the Chiefs are middling performers when it comes to overall metrics. The good news is that the team has made some real improvements in key areas, but some of the responses from players are still embarrassing.
It should be noted, first of all, that the report cards are comprised of anonymous player responses in a variety of categories about the most recent season. Per the NFLPA's release: "1,695 of our players provided information to share with one another about their current club, to not only help them make important career decisions, but also help raise standards across the league."
To lead with the bad news, the Chiefs took their lumps in an overall score that placed them 26th out of 32 NFL franchises overall on the list. Specifically, the Chiefs took the biggest hits in categories related to their facilities and personnel at Arrowhead—the state of the locker room, the training room and staff, and the weight room. Clark Hunt also came in No. 26 overall as team owner—largely due to a willingness to invest (or not) in those facilities.
Perhaps the most hilarious entry here (or sad, if that's the angle for you) is related to the team's hotel stays. Per the NFLPA's summation, "They report that it is outdated, the beds are uncomfortable, and many players even keep their shoes on in their rooms because the floors—especially in the bathroom—are dirty and sticky. Leftover trash from previous occupants is also a common issue."
Hunt took his licks last year, too, for a perception of being stingy with the team's facilities. However, nothing was worse than the 2023 edition—the first year of the NFLPA Report Cards—as players stated they were discouraged from reporting their injuries.
The good news is that the Chiefs improved in a number of areas, including care for the families of players on game days (providing child care, etc.) as well as earning strong reviews for the team's dietician, who was hired away from the New York Jets last season.
You can read the full NFLPA Report Card for the Chiefs here.
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