KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The roster moves have begun ahead of Tuesday’s league-wide deadline for teams to cut personnel from 90 to 75 players. The Chiefs on Saturday waived tight end Adam Schiltz and rookie cornerback Kenneth Penny, sources familiar with the transactions informed ChiefsDigest.com. The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Chiefs have not announced the transactions. Schiltz, a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs third-string quarterback Aaron Murray knew he was playing Friday night against the Tennessee Titans. But his focus fell on the second half as part of a game plan that originally called for the starters to go into the third quarter before giving way to the backups. The Chiefs coaching staff changed that decision late in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs rookie linebacker Ramik Wilson added to his team-leading preseason tackles during Friday night’s 34-10 win against the Tennessee Titans. Wilson recorded four solo tackles, pushing his total through three exhibition games at 13 (12 solo). While the game appears to come easy to the team’s fourth-round pick in May’s NFL Draft, Wilson is quick to point out …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs designated 10 players as “not expected to play” Friday night against the Tennessee Titans. The players not dressing are offensive linemen Jeff Allen (knee), Eric Fisher (ankle) and Tavon Rooks (shortness of breath); quarterback Tyler Bray (knee); tight end Demetrius Harris (foot); wide receivers De’Anthony Thomas (calf) and Junior Hemingway (hip); linebackers Josh Mauga …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Don’t get caught up in preseason records when the Chiefs (2-0) host the Tennessee Titans (1-1) at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday night. A win is nice, of course, but the biggest takeaway from the preseason surrounds the annual reminder the four exhibition games are for evaluation purposes. And none are more important than the third game …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The third preseason game is widely regarded around the NFL as a dress rehearsal for the regular season. And for good reason when considering starters on both sides of the ball typically experience the most action of the exhibition games after barely breaking a sweat in the first two preseason contests. Don’t expect the Chiefs to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs welcomed back wide receiver Jason Avant to the practice field Wednesday. Avant, who missed the past two days with a hip strain, appeared to run with no limitations. The Chiefs continue to ease in linebacker Josh Mauga, who missed time with a heel injury suffered in training camp. Mauga has yet to play in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are without Sean Smith to start the season while the starting right cornerback serves a three-game suspension. But the play of young cornerbacks Phillip Gaines and rookie Marcus Peters softens the blow and offers encouragement the pass defense should be OK during Smith’s absence. “I think we’re moving in the right direction,” defensive coordinator …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – NFL quarterbacks setting up in the pocket have a big enough problem worrying about Chiefs outside linebackers Justin Houston and Tamba Hali rushing off the edge. Opposing signal callers could have another defensive player to account for at the line of scrimmage. “I tell you, Mike DeVito is probably the most improved pass rusher on the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The annual national discussion rages entering the third week of preseason action with high-profile injuries taking its toll around the NFL. And the list of players grows. Former Kansas State and current Green Bay Packers Jordy Nelson suffered a season-ending ACL injury; Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncy sustained a broken ankle; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin …
