KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs fans seeking faith in a resurgent defense for the 2018 received a glimmer of hope on the opening day of organized team activities, even if the assurance only arrived via photos of safety Eric Berry on the team’s web site. The site of Berry on a football field with his helmet on is all many …
Any drama surrounding Kansas City’s quarterback situation for 2018 went by the wayside with news that the Chiefs agreed to terms with Washington sending Alex Smith to the nation’s capital and officially launching the Patrick Mahomes era. Mahomes already won the hearts of Chiefs fans as their first home-grown quarterback talent in more than three decades. Now it’s his turn …
The Chiefs finished the 2017 season with a far-different lineup at inside linebacker than it started with in training camp. In July, the club remained uncertain of the recovery of Derrick Johnson and re-signed veteran Josh Mauga as a potential starter. Defensive coordinator Bob Sutton mixed and matched his inside linebackers through training camp and into the regular season. It …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. –The Kansas City Chiefs pared down their roster to 53 players before Saturday afternoon’s deadline, with veteran running back C.J. Spiller and linebacker Justin March-Lillard among the surprise departures from the team. Spiller’s release leaves the Chiefs with just rookie Kareem Hut and veteran Charcandrick West i the backfield. General manager Brett Veach, however, think he may …
The Chiefs have finished the preseason with roster decisions looming before the 3 p.m. CT deadline on Saturday. Here is a final projection of the 53-man roster based on the four preseason games. (PS) indicates the player would be a quality practice squad candidate if their eligibility allows it. Quarterbacks (3) 11 Alex Smith, 15 Patrick Mahomes and 9 Tyler …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs and the 31 other NFL teams must pare down their rosters from 90 players to just 53 before 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon. That means 1,184 will hit the waiver wire, receiver their outright release or join the teams’ reserved lists within 48 hours of Thursday’s preseason finales. The Chiefs already began shortening …
The Chiefs are just a little more than a week away from their season opener against the New England Patriots. There are still last-minute touches general manager Brett Veach and the scouting department can make in some potential areas of concern. Here are some areas to keep in mind before the 53-man roster and waiver claims this weekend. Backup swing offensive …
The Chiefs have now wrapped up three preseason games with roster cuts looming on Saturday. Here is a snapshot of the 53-man roster projection. These predictions are based on observations at multiple training camp practices and three preseason games. Quarterbacks (3) 11 Alex Smith, 15 Patrick Mahomes and 9 Tyler Bray Smith had some placement issues during the Seahawks game …
With the Chiefs first preseason game on the horizon, here is a snapshot at the 53-man roster projection. These predictions are based on observations at three training camp practices in pads. A PS designation means there is potential for them on the practice squad. The players jersey numbers are also included before their name. Quarterbacks (3) 11 Alex Smith, 15 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs expect tight end Travis Kelce to be ready to go by the start of training camp, according to coach Andy Reid. “There’s a pretty good chance he’ll be ready,” Reid said following the close of the team’s mandatory three-day minicamp. Kelce underwent shoulder surgery following the season. Reid said in March he did not …
