KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs weekly schedule doesn’t normally include a Monday locker room media session following coach Andy Reid’s presser. But a rare instance occurred this week with the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. While the player availability was relatively sparse due to ongoing team meetings, a few players did come through and the Denver Broncos appeared to be a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs coach Andy Reid offered numerous injury updates during Monday’s media session. The two headlining the list account for 20 of the team’s 37 sacks, outside linebackers Justin Houston and Tamba Hali, both of whom were injured Sunday against the San Diego Chargers. Reid said Hali, who was on crutches Sunday, has a “slight ankle sprain.” …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sunday’s game saw nine lead changes in a wild AFC West matchup that produced 79 combined points. San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers ensured his team hit the scoreboard last when it mattered en route to a 41-38 win over the Chiefs. After the Chiefs took a 38-24 lead with 1:22 remaining in the game, Rivers …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are without two starting offensive linemen against the San Diego Chargers. Rookie right tackle Eric Fisher (shoulder) and guard Jon Asamoah (shoulder) are inactive. The Chiefs will start Donald Stephenson in Fisher’s place, while Geoff Schwartz will shift to Asamoah’s spot at the guard position. Starting defensive end Mike DeVito (knee) was ruled out …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Coming off a 27-17 loss to the Denver Broncos, the Chiefs (9-1) face adversity for the first time this season. Are they focused on Sunday’s opponent, the San Diego Chargers (4-6), or playing a mental game of “What ifs” from Week 11? Or even worse, are the Chiefs looking ahead to Week 13’s rematch against Denver? …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A week after being claimed off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver Kyle Williams’ season is over with a torn ACL. The Chiefs on Friday placed Williams on injured reserve and brought back wide receiver Chad Hall, who was released last week to make room for Williams. Williams’ injury is a setback for the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A league-wide debate has ensued in recent days over San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks’ controversial hit on New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. The Week 11 play resulted in a 15-yard roughing the passer penalty, which ultimately cost the 49ers the game and a $15,750 fine to Brooks. Agree to disagree on that game-changing infraction, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs officially list four starters as not practicing Thursday. Defensive ends Mike DeVito (knee) and Tyson Jackson (abdomen) are joined by right tackle Eric Fisher (shoulder) and right guard Jon Asamoah (shoulder) as sitting out. DeVito and Asamoah were observed wearing helmets and participating in Thursday’s portion of warm-up drills open to the media. However, they apparently were …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs tweaked the practice squad Wednesday, announcing the signing of offensive lineman Chandler Burden and release of fullback Toben Opurum. Burden rejoins the team after being released on Nov. 12. The 6-foot-4, 310-pound lineman previously spent six weeks on the Chiefs practice squad. And with starting right tackle Eric Fisher battling a shoulder injury and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs inability to sustain drives throughout the season came back to haunt them in Week 11’s 27-17 loss to the Denver Broncos. And during Monday’s media session, coach Andy Reid pointed out the team’s slow starts. “I want to make sure that I get us in the right position to start games,” Reid said. “We’re …
