ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs on Sunday swapped out running backs two days into training camp. The Chiefs announced the signing of running back Darrin Reaves and waived running back LaVance Taylor. The 5-10, 220-pound Reaves, a native of Birmingham, Ala., originally entered the league in 2014 as an undrafted free agent out of Alabama-Birmingham with the Carolina Panthers. …
Training camp paves the path to the first round of roster cuts from 90 to 75 occurs Sept. 1, followed by cuts from 75 to 53 on Sept. 5. The establishment of the 10-man practice squad can begin Sept. 6. With those dates in mind, here is an initial prediction on the Chiefs’ 53-man roster – based on spring practices …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Rookie running back LaVance Taylor was oblivious to what was happening behind the scenes leading to his signing with the Kansas City Chiefs. Taylor spent Wednesday afternoon sending tweets to NFL teams, including the Chiefs, introducing himself and with a link to his 12-minute highlight package on YouTube.com. “My dad gave me the idea,” Taylor said. “He …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs on Thursday evening announced the signing of running back LaVance Taylor. The 5-11, 195-pound Taylor, a native of Raytown, Mo., played collegiately at Central Missouri where he rushed for 1,918 yards and 15 touchdowns on 245 carries during his senior season in 2014. Taylor added 427 yards receiving and two touchdowns on 38 catches and …
