KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry came out of Week 9 without a setback after missing the previous five games with a high ankles sprain. Berry entered the game as a backup and logged 51 snaps (74 percent) out of the Chiefs’ 69 defensive plays against the New York Jets. While he’s apparently healthy, the Chiefs aren’t …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs added two players to Thursday’s injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. Starting cornerback Sean Smith appears with a groin injury, but is officially listed as putting in a full practice. He should be available Sunday barring a setback. Linebacker Frank Zombo, who contributes mostly on special teams, is listed as …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Thursday announced the team will host the Detroit Lions for a home game in London on Nov. 1, 2015. The announcement marks the first time in team history the Chiefs will participate in the NFL’s International Series played at Wembley Stadium. “It is an honor for Kansas City to represent the NFL on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Buffalo Bills quarterback Kyle Orton spent a short period with the Chiefs during the 2011 season after being claimed off waivers from the Denver Broncos on Nov. 23. Apparently Orton didn’t believe he would be around for long based on his chosen living accommodations. “Stayed in a hotel,” Orton said during Wednesday’s conference call with Chiefs media …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs could catch the Buffalo Bills at less than 100 percent on offense when the two teams meet Sunday at Orchard Park. Standout rookie wide receiver Sammy Watkins, who leads the Bills with 590 yards receiving and five touchdowns on 38 receptions, suffered a groin injury during Wednesday’s practice. “He didn’t finish practice,” Bills coach …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver Donnie Avery returned to the practice field Wednesday for the first time since undergoing a sports hernia procedure on Oct. 3. Avery was observed going through stretching and warm-up drills during the portion of practice open to the media. The Chiefs officially listed Avery as a limited participant. Cornerback Chris Owens (knee) also …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Wednesday signed fullback Anthony Sherman to a contract extension. While the Chiefs did not disclose the terms of the contract, Dave Skretta of The Associated Press reports the deal is a three-year, $7 million extension. “It was important for us to keep Anthony here in Kansas City,” general manager John Dorsey said in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Wednesday signed defensive tackle Hebron Fangupo to the practice squad. The Chiefs waived offensive lineman Jarrod Pughsley to make room for Hebron. The 6-0, 324-pound Hebron was originally signed to the practice squad on Sept. 1 before being waived on Sept. 9. Hebron, who has six career appearances, originally entered the league in …
Chiefs wide receiver Donnie Avery’s eventual return to the lineup offers more than just another weapon on offense. What his presence brings to the team headlines this version of the mailbag. @HerbieTeope #ChiefsDigest how will Averys return impact this team — Countryboi567 (@Countryboi567) November 3, 2014 The Chiefs are hopeful wide receiver Donnie Avery can practice in the coming days …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Look no further than the numbers as proof of the Chiefs’ increased faith in rookie cornerback Phillip Gaines. Gaines logged only three defensive snaps from Weeks 1-5 before the team’s Week 6 bye. He has since logged 34 defensive snaps against the San Diego Chargers, 39 snaps against the St. Louis Rams and a season-high 66 …
