In a televised atmosphere normally expected of a Fantasy Football draft, the first-ever Pro Bowl draft concluded Wednesday following a two-night selection process. And the results showed 10 Chiefs players split evenly between the two teams. Joining running back Jamaal Charles, a co-captain, on “Team Sanders” are left tackle Branden Albert, defensive tackle Dontari Poe, linebacker Tamba Hali and safety Eric …
In a league of second chances, former Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli found his. The Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday announced the hiring of Pioli as an assistant general manager. He will answer to general manager Thomas Dimitroff. The hiring is effective Feb. 3 once Pioli’s contract with NBC Sports Network and Sirius XM expires. Pioli reunites with Dimitroff, as both …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs continue to send players to the Pro Bowl in Honolulu. Inside linebacker Derrick Johnson has been added to Pro Bowl roster, the Chiefs announced on Twitter. Congrats to #Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson who has been added to the Pro Bowl roster to replace injured #49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman — Kansas City Chiefs (@KCChiefs) January 20, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ postseason may have ended on a disappointing note following a 45-44 first-round loss to the Indianapolis Colts. But the 2013 regular season brought numerous individual and team accomplishments to remember. Here are 10 moments likely to bring a smile or laugh when looking back at the past year. Week 2: Parker shines in single play Down 17-13 …
Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles has been named one of four Pro Bowl team captains, the NFL announced Thursday. Charles will be paired with Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt for one team, while New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and St. Louis defensive end Robert Quinn captain the other team. The NFL is holding a draft-style selection process this …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs players have enjoyed Pro Bowl, All-Pro, All-NFL and All-AFC recognition in recent weeks. Thursday demonstrated general manager John Dorsey also belongs in the spotlight, as the Pro Football Writers of America named Dorsey as the 2013 Executive of the Year. The 2013 season proved a tremendous success under Dorsey and first-year coach Andy Reid, who …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe did a Tuesday guest spot on 810 WHB Sports Radio. And once his interview with hosts Steven St John and Nate Bukaty, and studio guest Eddie Kennison, a former Chiefs teammate of Bowe, rolled along, it proved hard to get away from. From Bowe’s midseason arrest in November surrounding allegations of speeding …
The 2014 schedule projects as a daunting task for the Chiefs, leading to some anxiety among fans in recent days while the march to Super Bowl XLVIII continues. Indeed, the indisputable fact surrounds the Chiefs squaring off against the current final four playoff teams. But there’s always more below the surface when it comes to the NFL, a league forever …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The talent on the Chiefs’ roster from the 2013 NFL season already produced eight players named to the Pro Bowl, two first-team All-Pro and three second-team All-Pro members. The recognition continued Monday with the Chiefs producing a league-high three players – safety Eric Berry, running back Jamaal Charles, and punt returner Dexter McCluster – named to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed seven players to reserve/future contracts, according to Saturday’s official NFL Transactions report. Headlining the list is running back Joe McKnight, who spent three seasons with the New York Jets before being released on Aug. 26, 2013. Listed at 5-foot-11, 205 pounds, McKnight entered the league in 2010 out of Southern California as a …
