KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Thursday hosted former Washington State defensive lineman Destiny Vaeao on a predraft visit, a source informed The Topeka Capital-Journal and ChiefsDigest.com. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Chiefs don’t announce predraft visits. The 6-3, 298-pound Vaeao, an intriguing prospect from American Samoa, also recently had a private workout with …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL on Thursday released the 2016 preseason schedule. The Chiefs play the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams on the road, while hosting the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers at Arrowhead Stadium, according to the league’s announcement. • Week 1, Aug. 11-15: Seahawks • Week 2, Aug. 18-22: @ Rams • Week 3, Aug. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – From Husain Abdullah, Kurt Coleman, Tyvon Branch to Quintin Demps, the Chiefs struck gold the past three seasons in finding veteran free-agent safeties on initial one-year deals. At the end of their respective original deals, Abdullah then signed a two-year contract to stay in Kansas City before recently retiring, Coleman left and became a key contributor …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs spent the first half of Friday evening adding depth to the defensive secondary with the signings of safeties Jimmy Wilson and Stevie Brown. The second half was spent strengthening the outside linebacker corps with the signing of Andy Mulumba, formerly of the Green Bay Packers. Mulumba’s agent, Tom Tafelski, confirmed Friday night in a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Veteran depth at the safety position arrived Friday evening. The Chiefs signed safety Jimmy Wilson to a one-year deal, a source confirmed with The Topeka Capital-Journal and ChiefsDigest.com. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Chiefs have not announced the transaction. ProFootballTalk.com reported the Wilson signing first. The Chiefs also signed safety Stevie …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Friday announced coaching moves, including five new roles and five additions. Britt Reid, the son of head coach Andy Reid, was promoted from assistant defensive line coach to defensive line coach. He replaces Tommy Brasher, who will now work on special projects. Al Harris was elevated from defensive assistant/secondary coach to secondary coach/cornerbacks. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL on Friday announced the dates for the league-wide offseason workout program. The NFL’s nine-week offseason workout program is broken down into three phases and the only event requiring mandatory participation is minicamp. Phase One, which for the Chiefs begins April 18, is voluntary in nature and the first two weeks of the program consist …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The contract extensions for running backs Charcandrick West and Spencer Ware provide stability in the Chiefs’ backfield. But the extensions also point to a crowded backfield with West, Ware and the anticipated return of Jamaal Charles from an ACL injury. Good thing West and Ware aren’t big on individual statistics despite their respective accomplishments the past …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former University of Texas-El Paso defensive end Roy Robertson is scheduled for a predraft visit with the Chiefs, a source informed The Topeka Capital-Journal and ChiefsDigest.com. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Chiefs typically do not announce predraft visits. The 6-7, 255-pound Robertson did not participate in the NFL Scouting Combine, but …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With running backs Charcandrick West and Spencer Ware signed to contract extensions, another member of the Chiefs’ backfield has become expendable. The Chiefs are working on a trade of running back Knile Davis, a source familiar with the situation confirmed Thursday with The Topeka Capital-Journal and ChiefsDigest.com. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because …
