ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs offensive lineman Jarrod Pughsley flew under the radar entering training camp, and it could be attributed to his low-key nature. “He’s a nice guy,” coach Andy Reid said. “He’s very soft-spoken.” Place the 6-4, 310-pound Pughsley on the football field, however, and a transformation occurs. “On the field, though, he’ll take care of business,” Reid …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Starting left tackle Eric Fisher is out for an undetermined time after leaving Monday’s training camp practice with an ankle injury. The Chiefs on Tuesday revealed the severity of Fisher’s injury. “It is what we call a high ankle sprain,” head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder said. “We really never put out timeframes because all these are different, …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs on Monday announced the signing of linebacker Ja’Gared Davis, and waived rookie wide receiver Adam Drake to make room on the 90-man roster. The signing of Davis addressed depth as the Chiefs deal with injuries to linebackers Josh Mauga (heel), D.J. Alexander (ankle) and Justin March (knee). Neither player practiced Monday. Davis previously spent a …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The injury bug reared its head yet again Monday at Chiefs training camp. Left tackle Eric Fisher, safety Sanders Commings and offensive tackle Tavon Rooks and left the practice field with various ailments, while rookie inside linebacker Justin March was not present. Fisher suffered an ankle sprain during 9-on-7 drills and was taken up the hill …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs suddenly have injury problems at both starting tackle positions. Left tackle Eric Fisher limped off the field Monday during a 9-on-7 drill and was taken to the trainer’s tent, where team personnel removed his left cleat. Fisher was then given a ride up the hill on a cart and did not return. “It’s an …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Battles along the offensive line will continue with three days of training camp and preseason games remaining before the Chiefs settle on a starting unit. “I’m going to meet with the coaches here after we’re done,” coach Andy Reid said Sunday during a media conference call. “The offensive coaches, we’re going to go back through the …
Free safety Eric Berry returned to live action Saturday night less than a year after defeating Hodgkin lymphoma as the Chiefs defeated the Arizona Cardinals, 31-19, in the preseason opener. While Berry was limited to eight snaps in the second quarter before he exited the game, the former first-team All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection took nothing for granted. “Everything …
The Chiefs opened preseason action Saturday night on the road against the Arizona Cardinals with a welcomed face in the lineup. Free safety Eric Berry didn’t start, but his presence on the field less than a year after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma provided awe-inspiring moments as the Chiefs thumped the Cardinals, 34-19. “It was great to have Eric back,” …
This edition of the mailbag addresses questions on what counts against the 53-man roster following roster cuts and specific wide receivers from training camp, among other subjects. @HerbieTeope how does cut down day work with suspended/IR/PUP players? Can Chiefs essentially carry more than 53? #chiefsdigest — Tanner Graver (@gravertanner) August 13, 2015 The short answer to carrying more than 53 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A return to football begins Saturday night when the Chiefs travel to Glendale, Ariz., to take on the Cardinals in preseason action. While there are plenty of position battles yet to be determined, don’t expect all of them to be fully settled in the first exhibition game. The preseason offers an evaluation period for the coaching staff, especially …
