ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs rookie cornerback Marcus Peters didn’t waste time announcing his presence Monday morning while filling in for cornerback Phillip Gaines. Peters, who took over Gaines’ spot with the first-team offense after Gaines tweaked his knee, intercepted an Alex Smith pass on the right sideline intended for tight end Travis Kelce during 11-on-11 drills. The Chiefs’ first-round …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs on Monday evening announced the signing of former Missouri star wide receiver L’Damian Washington. Washington’s arrival bolster’s depth with Junior Hemingway (hip) and Chris Conley (knee) missing time in training camp with injuries. The 6-4, 205-pound Washington broke out his senior season at Missouri in 2013 with 50 catches for 893 yards and 10 …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs coach Andy Reid mixed and matched offensive linemen throughout organized team activities and mandatory minicamp in an attempt to find the best five players. But the Chiefs may have found – or at least are on the way to identifying – the top group if the first three days of training camp are an indication. …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Quarterback Alex Smith’s crisp throws to wide receiver Jeremy Maclin on Saturday afternoon were replaced Sunday morning with errant passes. Smith was clearly off the mark – either throwing high or behind – with his new No. 1 receiver throughout practice. But Sunday’s performance shouldn’t cause alarm. “It’s the second day and you’ve got to take …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs have 15 offensive linemen in training camp and aren’t likely to carry more than 10 on the active 53-man roster into the regular season Competition outside of the established starters leading to final cuts will be tough, of course. But offensive tackle Tavon Rooks looks forward to the task of battling for his spot. …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs on Sunday swapped out running backs two days into training camp. The Chiefs announced the signing of running back Darrin Reaves and waived running back LaVance Taylor. The 5-10, 220-pound Reaves, a native of Birmingham, Ala., originally entered the league in 2014 as an undrafted free agent out of Alabama-Birmingham with the Carolina Panthers. …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs on Sunday added two players to the injured list. Wide receiver Junior Hemingway participated in a portion of practice before leaving with a back injury, according to a team spokesman. The Chiefs will evaluate Hemingway and likely have an update Monday. Undrafted rookie defensive end David Irving is also dealing with a back injury …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs are set to experience life without two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dontari Poe, who is out indefinitely after undergoing back surgery on July 15. Poe’s absence could forecast doom for a run defense coming off a 2014 season where the unit ranked 28th against the run (127.2 yard allowed per game). Concerns heighten when …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith spoke on the value of training camp earlier in the week and why he looks forward to it. Smith pointed out the camaraderie built during camp, but his view of fully embracing arriving for camp isn’t widely regarded as typical with established veterans. Friday offered proof the 11th-year pro isn’t alone. The reasons, …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Rookie running back LaVance Taylor was oblivious to what was happening behind the scenes leading to his signing with the Kansas City Chiefs. Taylor spent Wednesday afternoon sending tweets to NFL teams, including the Chiefs, introducing himself and with a link to his 12-minute highlight package on YouTube.com. “My dad gave me the idea,” Taylor said. “He …
