KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There is no doubt the battle-tested New England Patriots have more recent playoff experience than the Chiefs, a team advancing beyond the first round of the playoffs for the first time in 20-plus years. The Patriots are the defending Super Bowl champions, after all, and have made the postseason in seven straight seasons, including two Super …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (ankle) did not practice Friday and the Chiefs officially designate Maclin as questionable for Saturday’s game against the New England Patriots. Coach Andy Reid said Thursday that Maclin, who suffered the injury during the opening round of the playoffs against the Houston Texans, would be a game-time decision. Rookie wide receiver Chris …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs coach Andy Reid faces New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick for the sixth time when the two collide in the AFC Divisional Round at Gillette Stadium. Reid is 1-4 in his career against Belichick, including a 24-21 loss in Super Bowl XXXIX. And Saturday’s game against the reigning Super Bowl champions has urgency when considering …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs kicker Cairo Santos has spent quality time getting ready for his first career trip to Gillette Stadium. While the second-year pro continues to kick during practice, it is more about what he accomplished off the field in the past week. Santos has been busy scouting to gain a better understanding how the wind conditions affect …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (ankle) made an appearance on the practice field Thursday, but didn’t do much. “Maclin came out and did a little bit during the stretch period and that was about it,” coach Andy Reid said. Maclin, who didn’t participate in the team-related portion of practice, hasn’t practiced in recent days since suffering …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to hire Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson as head coach, according to numerous media reports. Eagles beat writer Les Bowen of The Philadelphia Daily News was the first to report the news. The Eagles and Chiefs have not confirmed the anticipated move, but that doesn’t come as a surprise because the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson recently interviewed for the vacant head coach position with the Philadelphia Eagles. And Pederson appeared pleased with the results. “Gosh, it went great,” Pederson said. “It was a great opportunity to see (Eagles executive vice president of football operations) Howie (Roseman) again and Mr. (Eagles owner) Jeffrey Lurie and the chance …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) returned to practice Wednesday on a limited basis ahead of Saturday’s game against the New England Patriots. Houston did not practice Tuesday while the team was indoors, but the Chiefs moved outdoors Wednesday on the natural grass. And it doesn’t appear Houston experienced issues with his knee after playing last …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed defensive back Keith Lewis to a reserve/futures contract, according to Wednesday’s NFL Transaction report. The 6-1, 190-pound Lewis originally entered the league in 2014 as an undrafted free agent out of Virginia-Lynchburg with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also spent time with the New York Jets and San Diego Chargers. Lewis becomes the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Cairo Santos’ introduction to the postseason proved one to remember during the Chiefs’ 30-0 won over the Houston Texans in the opening round of the playoffs. Santos went 3 of 3 on field goal attempts, converting twice from 49 yards and 33 yards. He established a team record with the first 49-yard goal for the longest …
