The Kansas City Chiefs are once again at the center of NFL front office movement - not just for what they’re building on the field, but for the talent they’re developing behind the scenes. This time, it’s assistant general manager Mike Bradway who’s drawing attention, having recently interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons for their vacant GM role.
Bradway’s name might not be front-page material for most fans, but inside league circles, he’s a rising figure - and his resume backs it up. Since joining Kansas City in 2018, Bradway has been part of a front office that’s done more than just win games. We're talking about a stretch that includes multiple Super Bowl titles, consistent division dominance, and a roster that’s been as deep as it is dynamic.
He started as the assistant director of player personnel, moved up to director in 2021, and took over as assistant GM in 2025. That’s a steady climb through one of the league’s most respected personnel departments. And now, with the Falcons looking to reset after a frustrating 8-9 campaign that saw them just miss the postseason, Bradway could be the next Kansas City product to take the reins of his own operation.
The Falcons, of course, are entering a new era themselves. With former quarterback Matt Ryan now installed as team president, Atlanta is clearly looking to blend football IQ with front office savvy. Bradway fits that mold - someone with years of experience evaluating talent, building rosters, and operating within a winning culture.
This potential move would continue a growing trend: Kansas City’s front office tree is starting to look a lot like the coaching trees we usually talk about. Just look at Ryan Poles in Chicago.
A former Chiefs personnel man himself, Poles helped engineer a major turnaround for the Bears in 2025. If Bradway lands in Atlanta, he’d be the latest branch to extend from Brett Veach’s front office.
For the Chiefs, it’s a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s a testament to the organization’s culture and eye for talent - not just on the field, but in the building.
On the other, it means constantly reloading in the front office, not just the roster. But that’s what happens when you set the standard.
Success breeds opportunity, and Kansas City continues to be a proving ground for future NFL leaders.
Bradway’s next step isn’t locked in yet, but one thing is clear: the Chiefs’ influence is growing far beyond Arrowhead.