Counting Down to Chiefs Football: Remembering Willie Lanier

With the 2026 NFL season still some time away, anticipation is building for the Kansas City Chiefs' return to the gridiron. The current countdown places the start of the season at 63 days out.

This particular day in the countdown is being highlighted by a nod to a significant figure in the franchise's history: linebacker Willie Lanier. Lanier, a dominant force for the Chiefs during his playing career, represents a rich legacy of defensive prowess for the team.