A total of 323 players, including 71 underclassmen, are invited to attend the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The annual week-long draft prospect evaluation commences Tuesday, Feb. 17 and runs through Monday, Feb. 23 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Combine is one of the few offseason events where all 32 teams with general managers, coaches and scouts will be …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The bolstering of the Chiefs’ offseason roster continues. The Chiefs signed defensive end Vaughn Martin to a free-agent contract, according to Monday’s NFL Transaction report. The 6-4, 300-pound Martin entered the league out of Western Ontario as a fourth-round pick of the San Diego Chargers in the 2009 NFL Draft. Martin, a native of Jamaica, played four …
KANSAS CIY, Mo. – The fourth time around proved a charm for former Chiefs guard Will Shields. Shields, one of the most decorated players in Chiefs history, earned enough votes to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as announced Saturday night. “Will’s achievements and contributions to our franchise and community over 14 seasons were extraordinary,” Chiefs chairman …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – At least one Chiefs’ 2015 regular-season game is officially in the books with a start time. The Chiefs will host the Detroit Lions for a home game in London on Nov. 1, 2015 with an 8:30 a.m. CST kickoff at Wembley Stadium, the NFL announced Thursday. The Lions-Chiefs matchup is one of three International Series matchups scheduled …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs announced Tuesday that backup quarterback Tyler Bray suffered a torn ACL in his left knee. The offseason injury occurred at Bray’s home and he is scheduled for surgery in the coming days, according to the Chiefs. The 6-6, 215-pound Bray originally joined the Chiefs in 2013 as an undrafted free agent out of Tennessee. He …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are secured with a summer home until at least after 2017. Missouri Western State University’s Board of Governors on Thursday voted to approve a contract amendment to continue hosting Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph for three more years, the school and Chiefs announced in a press release. The contract includes two one-year option …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – More than two weeks have passed since the end of the 2014 regular season, and one pressing issue remains in limbo. The Chiefs and outside linebacker Justin Houston’s representatives have had “zero talks” on a contract during that span, a source familiar with the negotiations informed ChiefsDigest.com Thursday. Houston played the final year of his contract …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs had to wait four games to start the regular season to unleash rookie running back/returner De’Anthony Thomas, who battled a hamstring injury from Weeks 1 to 4. But Thomas made up for the delay on his return in Week 5 with explosive plays on offense and special teams in the final 12 games. His …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston was named All-NFL, the Pro Football Writers of America announced Monday. The All-NFL recognition from the professional organization composed of team beat writers and league-wide reporters marks a first for Houston. He was previously named a first-team All-Pro by The Associated Press on Jan. 2, also the first such honor on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former Chiefs defensive end Art Still is one of 15 players selected for induction to the College Football Hall of Fame, the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced Friday. Still, who played 10 seasons with the Chiefs from 1978 to 1987, was a four-year starter at Kentucky where he enjoyed a decorated …
