KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs picked the perfect time to get healthy with a playoff contest against the Houston Texans less than two days away. Only two players are listed as not practicing Thursday: Rookie center Mitch Morse (concussion) and outside linebacker Tamba Hali (thumb, knee). But only Morse is in danger of not playing after missing a second …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are a step closer to having a healthier defense for Saturday’s opening round of the playoffs against the Houston Texans. While outside linebacker Dee Ford (concussion) did not practice, Justin Houston is on track to return to the starting lineup after putting in a full practice Wednesday. This marked Houston’s first full practice since …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs coach Andy Reid has downplayed throughout the week what is at stake in the season finale. But don’t overlook the game’s importance to help clear an unsettled postseason picture. A win for the playoff-bound Chiefs (10-5) over the Oakland Raiders combined with a loss by the Denver Broncos (11-4) to the San Diego Chargers gives …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs appear healthier ahead of Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. Outside linebacker Justin Houston put in a limited practice for the first time since suffering a hyperextended knee in Week 12. Houston is listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report. Safety Husain Abdullah offers another sign of encouragement after he practiced in a limited …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah returned to a practice, albeit it in a limited fashion, Thursday for the first time since suffering a concussion Dec. 3. Abdullah has missed four straight games, but his presence on the field offers a good sign he could be on track to return potentially for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs outside linebackers Tamba Hali (thumb, knee) and Justin Houston (knee) are among six players not practicing Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. “Still making progress in the right direction,” coach Andy Reid said of Hali and Houston. Hali did not play in Week 16 after undergoing surgery on his right thumb early …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It didn’t take long for guard Jeff Allen to get back in the groove against the Cleveland Browns. Allen, who missed the past two games with an ankle injury, returned to the starting lineup at left guard and felt right at home. “I got back in there ready to roll,” he said. “Once I got that …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are on a magic carpet ride and everybody is along for the trip. Kansas City (10-5) clinched a postseason berth Sunday with a 17-13 win over the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The road to the playoffs, however, didn’t start off easy for the Chiefs, who began the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs will be without both starting outside linebackers Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Tamba Hali, who entered the game as questionable, is inactive along with Justin Houston (knee). Hali underwent surgery on his right thumb earlier in the week and missed all three practices leading to the weekend. Houston will miss a fourth straight game …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) will miss a fourth straight game after being ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. The status of outside linebacker Tamba Hali, however, remains in the air. The Chiefs designate Hali as questionable despite the starting linebacker missing a full week of practice after undergoing surgery Tuesday to repair …