KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs released running back C.J. Spiller for the third time this month, clearing space on the roster for promoting running back Akeem Hunt from their practice squad. Hunt provides a utility that Spiller lacks — an ability to contribute in all phases of special teams. The Chiefs appear in need of additional special teams depth …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs placed safety Eric Berry on injured reserve and confirmed the signing of Steven Terrell, the former Seattle Seahawks safety waived by the Chiefs on the final day of cuts following the preseason. The 26-year-old Terrell played 32 games over the last three seasons for the Seahawks, primarily on special teams. He started …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs release running back C.J. Spiller — again — and offensive lineman just hours before the team kicks off the 2017 season against the New England Patriots. The move allows the Chiefs to avoid guaranteeing the contracts for the vested veterans for the coming season. Their contracts for the 2017 become fully guaranteed …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Looking around the Kansas City Chiefs running back room, C.J. Spiller knows exactly what makes him different from teammates like Kareem Hunt and Charcandrick West. “Experience,” Spiller said. “Being around this thing going on to eight years, obviously that stuff helps,” Spiller said. The Chiefs signed Spiller in February, and one reason became clear four days …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kareem Hunt’s excitement on draft night soared so how high he couldn’t remember who from the Kansas City Chiefs called him to tell him they selected him in the third round, his eyes watering from making his dream come true. One day shy of the four-month anniversary of that moment, and Hunt finds himself realizing another …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs running back Spencer Ware sustained a torn posterior cruciate ligament along with additional damage in his right knee that may require season-ending surgery. Ware also sustained damage to the posterolateral corner of his knee, according to Chiefs head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder. Sometimes referred to as “the dark corner” of the knee, the PLC is …
NFL teams are stocked with 90 players for training camp and the preseason but only 53 making the opening week roster, which means opportunities for career advancements as well pitfalls remain on the horizon for a dozen or more players on each team. The Chiefs are no different than any other NFL club. Here’s a run down of some of …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs could catch the Buffalo Bills at less than 100 percent on offense when the two teams meet Sunday at Orchard Park. Standout rookie wide receiver Sammy Watkins, who leads the Bills with 590 yards receiving and five touchdowns on 38 receptions, suffered a groin injury during Wednesday’s practice. “He didn’t finish practice,” Bills coach …