ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The phone didn’t ring often with offers during the offseason, but Josh Mauga wasn’t discouraged. The former New York Jets inside linebacker continued training and rehabbing a back injury that landed him on season-ending injured reserve in 2013. All the 6-1, 245-pound Mauga wanted was another shot. And then the calls arrived, all expressing interest in the …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs wrapped up an 11th day of practice Monday before taking the next two days off ahead of Thursday night’s preseason opener. Coach Andy Reid said the team went through some situations, which included four-minute work, for the matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. While Reid didn’t specify playing time for the entire roster, he touched …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – A knee scope after minicamp limited running back Joe McKnight to observing 10 straight training camp practices on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. But good news arrived Monday, as McKnight returned to the field for the first time since the second day of minicamp on June 18. “It felt good just to get out …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs made three transactions Sunday, signing defensive lineman Jarius Campbell, and waiving fullback James Baker and cornerback David Van Dyke. Campbell, an undrafted free agent out of Bowling Green, is listed at 6-5, 317 pounds. He started 13 games in 2013 at defensive tackle for Bowling Green and recorded 33 total tackles with 1 ½ …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The video of Chiefs quarterbacks throwing footballs at medicine balls made the rounds on the Internet in recent days, even receiving a posting on NFL.com. So who came up with the idea? “I sort of brought the quarterback competition thing here from New Orleans,” second-year Chiefs backup signal caller Chase Daniel said. “We do it every single …
ST. JOSEPSH, Mo. – The Chiefs had good news Sunday with the return of All-Pro strong safety Eric Berry, who missed the last two days of practice with a right heel injury. “It felt good today and went well,” Berry said. The fifth-year pro suffered the injury Thursday. Chiefs coach Andy Reid originally said Berry had a sore ankle before …
The Chiefs on Saturday night released the initial depth ahead of the Aug. 7 preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Because the first chart is often fluid, it’s best to remember there’s plenty of training camp left in addition to the four preseason games for numerous battles to settle. Players currently buried on the depth chart, especially at the deep wide …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Another day brings another hamstring injury. Chiefs cornerback Marcus Cooper left Saturday’s practice after experiencing spasms in his hamstring, coach Andy Reid said. Cooper left Thursday’s practice with a hamstring, but returned Friday before Saturday’s setback. The second-year cornerback joins a bevy of players currently dealing with hamstring injuries, all of whom missed practice. The list includes …
Publisher’s note: Story written for The Associated Press ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) – ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs entered training camp with 13 wide receivers after not addressing the position through in the draft. While Dwayne Bowe and Donnie Avery remain the starters, the Chiefs are looking to get contributions from A.J. Jenkins and Kyle Williams. …
ST. JOSESPH, Mo. – The Chiefs didn’t waste time getting recently signed defensive back Steve Gregory on the field. Gregory, who signed a one-year deal Thursday, participated in Friday’s practice wearing jersey No. 47. The ninth-year pro, who spent the past two seasons with the New England Patriots, was set to sign with another team when the Chiefs called. “I’ve …
