KANSAS CITY, Mo. – To no surprise Tuesday afternoon, the Chiefs placed inside linebacker Joe Mays on injured reserve with a designation for return. The transaction opened a roster spot for the Chiefs to officially announce the signing of free safety Kurt Coleman, whose agent, Blake Baratz, tweeted Coleman’s signing Tuesday morning. Mays, who enters his seventh season, recently underwent surgery …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs bolstered depth at the safety position with a familiar face to the coaching staff. The Chiefs on Tuesday signed defensive back Kurt Coleman, his Minneapolis-based agent, Blake Baratz, announced on Twitter. “Congratulations to my man @k4coleman on signing with the @KCChiefs,” Baratz’s tweet read. “Selfishly wanted him in MN, but great spot, great opportunity. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have a streak heading into the regular season. Undrafted free agents wide receiver Albert Wilson of Georgia State, strong safety Daniel Sorensen of Brigham Young and kicker Cairo Santos of Tulane made the initial 53-man roster. And their presence marks the 12th straight season the Chiefs have at least one college free agent on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s often said competition brings out the best in a person. But in the case of kickers Ryan Succop and rookie Cairo Santos, their preseason battle showed the best of both individuals, personally and professionally. Succop and Santos went head-to-head for the starting job during the summer. And the Chiefs declared Santos the winner after releasing …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Monday returned to the field for the first regular-season practice, albeit a short session lasting a little more than an hour. “It’s great to have our team together here and have an opportunity the last couple of days to work with them,” coach Andy Reid said. “We know we have a big challenge …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs released the depth chart Monday afternoon for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium. There are numerous tweaks from the preseason depth charts, including players moving to different positions. The Chiefs now list rookie running back De’Anthony Thomas at the X position, or split end wide receiver. The move offers a hint …
KANSAS CITY, Mo – The Chiefs made two transactions on Monday, signing one to the practice squad and releasing a veteran from injured reserve. The Chiefs announced the signing of defensive tackle Hebron Fangupo, 29, to the practice squad. The 6-0, 324-pound Fangupo entered the league in 2012 as an undrafted free agent out of Brigham Young with the Houston …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs received a long-term answer at the quarterback position Sunday evening after announcing Alex Smith signed an extension. While the Chiefs didn’t disclose the contract terms, Terez Paylor of The Kansas City Star reports Smith signed a four-year, $68 million deal with $48 million guaranteed. The contract details have since been confirmed by numerous media …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Familiar faces were among the players signed Sunday to the Chiefs’ 10-man practice squad. Various sources confirmed with ChiefsSpin.com early Sunday afternoon the Chiefs signed guard Ricky Henry, wide receivers Fred Williams and Darryl Surgent, and defensive end Kona Schwenke. Meanwhile, fullback Jordan Campbell posted an Instagram photo of himself signing his practice squad contract. Henry, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs claimed defensive lineman Damion Square off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles, a source confirmed Sunday morning with ChiefsSpin.com. The 6-3, 286-pound Square originally entered the league in 2013 as an undrafted free agent out of Alabama. He appeared in 10 games last season before the Eagles released him Saturday. The Chiefs confirmed the transaction …
