KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In a whirlwind around 72 hours, Kansas City linebacker Tamba Hali went from the physically unable to perform list on to the active roster, and appears ready to reinforce the Chiefs’ dinged up pass rush. Hali’s return comes at a time that linebacker Dee Ford misses his third game of the season and linebacker Justin Houston …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. But what happens when fooled a third time? That’s the question the Chiefs defense must ask itself after Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell torched the team for the third time in just more than a year. “They say to not take anything personal, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Linebacker Dee Ford joined the growing list of veteran Chiefs sitting out during the team’s voluntary organized training activities. Ford appeared during the first four workouts but did not join the team on the field for practice Wednesday or Thursday of this week. Coach Andy Reid issue a strong rebuke for fans and media placing any …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs finalized their 54-man roster Saturday afternoon and, barring any last minute waiver claims or trades, have fielded the squad that opens the season next Sunday against the Chargers. The team has a roster exemption for safety Eric Berry until next Saturday, which means one more roster move is required before next Sunday Here’s a …
The preseason has mercifully come an end, and that means “real” football is just around the corner. The junior varsity season, otherwise known as the final week of the preseason, is over and now everything counts. It seems that the NFL draft draws the comparison to Christmas morning, when fans get to unwrap their new toys. Does that make the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Linebacker Tamba Hali joined the Kansas City Chiefs on the practice field on Tuesday for the first time in the preseason, and his return marks a few changes for the team as they continuing preparing for the opener Sept. 11 against the San Diego Chargers. Head coach Andy Reid said the Chiefs will bring Hali along …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston will be in training camp to rehabilitate his knee. Coach Andy Reid, however, made it clear Houston, who underwent an anterior cruciate ligament procedure in mid-February, isn’t likely to see any work on the practice field throughout camp. “I don’t think that will happen,” Reid said Tuesday. “That one I can …
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 conclusion of mandatory minicamp came at a good time for the Chiefs to recharge ahead of training camp, which starts in late July. And getting healthy over the next month certainly applies to the outside linebacker position, where Justin Houston (knee) and Tamba Hali (knee) didn’t practice during organized team activities (OTAs) or minicamp. The …
