The Kansas City Chiefs remain a contender on the field, but the latest NFLPA report cards suggest there is still work to do behind the scenes. The 2026 survey, based on player responses from the 2025 season, paints a mixed picture for the organization and again places ownership under a microscope.
Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt Graded 7th-Worst in Latest NFLPA Rankings
Clark Hunt received a C+ in the ownership category in the 2026 NFLPA report card, according to ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler, who obtained the results.
Based on player voting, that grade placed him seventh-worst among the league’s 32 owners. He is not at the bottom of the list, but the ranking is notable given Kansas City’s recent run of Super Bowl appearances and sustained on-field success.
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For context, recall the 2024 report, which reflected the 2023 season. That year, Kansas City ranked 31st overall in the weighted team rankings, and ownership received an F-minus. Players at the time criticized the organization’s commitment to investing in facilities, particularly the locker room, following the 2022 Super Bowl-winning season.
The shift from an F-minus in the 2024 report to a C+ in the 2026 edition signals measurable improvement in perception, even though concerns have not fully disappeared.
Facility-related categories remain central to the discussion. In the 2026 report, the locker room again received an F. Team travel earned a D-, while the training room was graded C- and the training staff C. Treatment of families came in at C, and the food and dining area at C+.
There were bright spots. The home game field received an A-, and the nutritionist/dietitian also earned an A-. The defensive coordinator was graded A, the head coach A, and the general manager B+. The weight room and strength coaches landed in the B range.
The offensive coordinator category received a C+, a grade attached to Matt Nagy’s final season in that role. Nagy’s contract expired after the 2025 season, and he joined the New York Giants under new head coach John Harbaugh. Kansas City responded by bringing back former offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.
Across the league, the report again showed wide variance. Miami finished first overall, while Pittsburgh ranked last. Minnesota and Washington were among the top three, and Cleveland and Arizona were near the bottom.
The NFLPA report cards measure workplace conditions rather than wins and losses. For Kansas City, the 2026 results show progress compared to the 2024 survey. At the same time, persistent low marks in key facility areas indicate that players still expect more from ownership moving forward.
