KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs spent part of the offseason upgrading an offensive line that played a large role in allowing 49 total sacks in 2014. Kansas City chose to not bring back guards Mike McGlynn and Jeff Linkenbach, and right tackle Ryan Harris. Also gone is center Rodney Hudson, who signed a free-agent deal with the Oakland Raiders. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs began the first set of organized team activities (OTAs) Tuesday without nine players. And at least one name shouldn’t surprise when considering the voluntary nature of the workouts. All-Pro outside linebacker Justin Houston, who hasn’t signed his non-exclusive franchise tender, was not present as expected. Houston seeks a long-term contract after playing the 2014 season …
The Chiefs kick off Phase Three of the offseason workout program with the first set of organized team activities (OTAs) on May 26-28. Teams are allowed 10 total days of OTA activities, and the Chiefs will conduct the second set on June 2-4 before closing out on June 9-12. The Chiefs will hold a mandatory three-day minicamp on June 16-18 …
The Chiefs enter Phase Three of the offseason workout program with the first set of voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) on May 26-28. The next period of OTAs occur June 2-4 and June 9-12, and then the three-day mandatory minicamp on June 16-18 before the Chiefs report for training camp sometime in late July. Kansas City’s pass defense remains intact from …
NOTE: This is obviously not related to sports or the Kansas City Chiefs, but it is a subject close to my heart. The below originally appeared in 2009 at the now-defunct website KCMetroSports.com, and was written to honor Army Sgt. Major Cornell Gilmore, a fallen comrade, mentor and friend. While it is common for the well-intentioned to offer a thank you …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The adjustment of the offseason roster continued Wednesday. The Chiefs signed tight end Ryan Taylor and waived guard Ricky Henry, according to Wednesday’s NFL Transaction report. The moves keep the Chiefs’ offseason roster at the maximum of 90 players ahead of the first set of organized team activities (OTAs) on May 26-28. Taylor entered the league …
The NFL owners voted Tuesday to change the distance of the point after touchdown, NFL vice president of officiating Dean Blandino announced on Twitter. The extra point rule for 2015 just changed. Snap for kick from the 15-yard line, 2-pt try stays at 2-yard line and defense can return. — Dean Blandino (@DeanBlandino) May 19, 2015 The rule moving the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Four players attending Chiefs rookie minicamp were rewarded for successful showings. The Chiefs signed running back Keshawn Hill, guard/center Melvin Meggs, center Daniel Munyer and offensive tackle Kelvin Palmer, according to Tuesday’s NFL Transaction report. Hill, Meggs and Munyer are bona fide rookies, while the 6-3, 302-pound Palmer originally entered the league in 2014 as an …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There wasn’t much doubt when it came to Chiefs rookie outside linebacker Sage Harold’s athletic talent. Harold starred at wide receiver and defensive end at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Va., and he burst on the scene his senior season at James Madison University with 13 ½ sacks to land on the Chiefs’ radar. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs wrapped up a three-day rookie minicamp on Monday, and the outcome left coach Andy Reid impressed. “I liked what I saw,” Reid said. “We looked a little bit bigger and faster and they picked it up well, so we’ll see how everything goes.” Of course, it can be difficult to properly gauge players while they …
