KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If the Chiefs managed to rally from losing six of seven games in the middle of the season to make a productive playoff run, safety Eric Berry might find a few votes for team most valuable player without even stepping foot on the field. Berry proved his value once again on Sunday, stepping into the circle …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs surrendered 417 yards to Oakland quarterback Derek Carr in last week’s loss to the Raiders, and that futility combined with the return of cornerback Steven Nelson promoted the Chiefs to shakeup up their secondary in Monday night’s 29-19 win over the Denver Broncos. Kenneth Acker earned his first start of the season, taking over at …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs added reinforcement to their maligned secondary Monday afternoon by activating cornerback Steven Nelson from injured reserve. Nelson could make his 2017 season debut as early as Monday night against the Denver Broncos. Nelson battled a groin injury during much of training camp and the preseason. He did play in three of the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs head into the 2017 season with a healthy 53-man roster, as every player participated in practice Monday in preparation for Thursday’s season opener at the New England Patriots. Tight end Travis Kelce took part in practice on a limited basis with a calf issue. Safety Ron Parker also played a limited role with an …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — When Chiefs wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas fires down field, he packs a punch that opponents and teammates alike notice, delivering a wallop with ferocity that belies his 176-pound, 5-foot-8 frame. “He plays like a 200 pounder,” special teams coordinator Dave Toub said. “He is not afraid to stick his head in there on kickoff and make tackles. …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs put the shoulder pads on for the second time during training camp, and the defense once again took advantage of the opportunity to level the playing field against the offense. The secondary turned in several interceptions and the entire defensive collected many big hits. The front seven also fared well against the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The emotional toll of Kansas City’s 18-16 loss to Pittsburgh with a bid to the AFC Championship game on the line hit the Chiefs hard, and tight end Travis Kelce expressed his frustrations clearly after the game. “This sucks,” Kelce said, in one of his more politically correct expressions after the game. Make no mistake, Kelce didn’t …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tight end Travis Kelce now shares a Kansas City Chiefs franchise record with future Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez after picking up his fourth-straight 100-yard receiving game. Kelce caught five passes for 101 yards in the team’s 21-13 win over the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium Thursday night. “It’s unbelievable,” Kelce said after the game. “I’m still …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs reshuffled their practice squad Tuesday, retaining linebacker Ramik Wilson and offensive lineman Jordan Devey, both of who officially cleared waivers Monday. The team also added Terrance Mitchell and Julian Wilson to the practice squad. The Chiefs cleared room on the practice squad by releasing linebacker Tyrell Adams, offensive linemen Daniel Munyer and defensive backs …