KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs finalized their initial 53-man roster for the 2016, announcing 20 waiver transactions and concluding two trades before the league’s final deadline Saturday afternoon. The Chiefs began Friday with 76 players on the active roster, and had to make 23 moves to get down to 54 players by 3 p.m. Saturday. The team has a …
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to enter training camp with the league maximum of 90 players on the offseason roster, which breaks down as 44 on offense, 43 on defense and three specialists. Four players return from spending the 2015 season on injured reserve: Running back Jamaal Charles (knee), cornerback Phillip Gaines (knee), tight end James O’Shaughnessy (foot) and …
The predictions below are based on observations from three rookie camp practices, 10 days of organized team activities (OTAs) and three mandatory minicamp practices. QUARTERBACKS (3): Alex Smith, Kevin Hogan, Aaron Murray ON THE BUBBLE: Tyler Bray OUTLOOK: Rookie Kevin Hogan was the second-best quarterback during spring practices, showing touch, velocity, anticipation and accuracy. The fifth-round selection did not get the same amount of snaps …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ draft board should be set by now, leaving last-minute strategy meetings before the 2016 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night. While the Chiefs have seven total picks this year, one course of action sure to draw discussion between general manager John Dorsey and his staff during the draft surrounds working around not having a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Veteran depth at the wide receiver position arrived Saturday. The Chiefs and wide receiver Rod Streater agreed to terms on a one-year deal, a source familiar with the transaction confirmed with ChiefsDigest.com and The Topeka Capital-Journal. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the signing. The 6-2, 195-pound Streater …
The Kansas City Chiefs finally washed away the no-receiver touchdowns during the 2015 season with 12 touchdowns by receivers. The position saw much needed upgrades, but there is still work to be done. JEREMY MACLIN: The former Missouri Tiger provided the Chiefs with eight more receiving touchdowns than they had the prior season. Maclin’s presence in the offense quickly showed …
The best approach when viewing a roster before the start of free agency and the NFL Draft is like Gumby – be flexible when considering additions and subtractions will occur. Teams are allowed a maximum of 90 players on an offseason roster and the Kansas City Chiefs currently have 78 players, including 17 signed to reserve/future contracts. Six players return from injured …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nine of 10 members from the 2015 practice squad when the season ended are under contract for 2016. The Chiefs signed wide receiver Da’Ron Brown, offensive tackle Reid Fragel and running back Darrin Reaves to reserve/future contracts, according to Monday’s NFL Transaction report. The signing of wide receiver Fred Williams, offensive lineman Laurence Gibson, tight end …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs officially have a 10-man practice squad. ChiefsDigest.com previously reported through independent sources the signings of wide receivers Fred Williams and rookie Da’Ron Brown, defensive tackle Hebron Fangupo, rookie offensive lineman Daniel Munyer and rookie defensive lineman David Irving. The Chiefs announced the remaining five signings as offensive lineman Jarrod Pughsley, fullback Spencer Ware, tackle …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A fan favorite returns to the Chiefs less than 24 hours after being waived. Wide receiver Fred Williams signed with the Chiefs practice squad, a source familiar with the transaction confirmed Sunday afternoon with ChiefsDigest.com. The 6-0, 190-pound Williams emerged during training camp and led the Chiefs with 15 catches for 167 yards and three touchdowns …