KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There is arguably a short list of athletic tight ends around the NFL having their number called for bubble screens. The play is designed to get an athletic player quickly in space, and tight ends capable of thriving on the outside include the likes of Jimmy Graham of the New Orleans Saints, Rob Gronkowski of the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs spotted the St. Louis Rams the game’s first seven points, and then slammed the door with 34 unanswered points en route to a 34-7 win. Running back Knile Davis punctuated the victory with a 99-yard return for a touchdown to start the second half. And Davis’ kick return came at a perfect time to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry is inactive for Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Rams. Berry entered the weekend listed as questionable with an ankle injury. The All-Pro safety put in a limited practice the past week and hasn’t played since suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 2. Sunday’s inactive status marks the fifth straight game …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed defensive tackle Jerel Worthy to the practice squad, according to Saturday’s NFL Transactions report. The 6-2, 308-pound Worthy rejoins the organization four days after the Chiefs released him on Tuesday in favor of guard Jarrod Pughsley. The Chiefs released offensive tackle Curtis Feigt to make room on the 10-man practice squad for Worthy. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL’s apparent desire for more offense has paid off. Teams league-wide combined to score 4,250 points two weeks ago, marking the most points through six weeks of action in NFL history. To put the scoring binge in perspective, the Chiefs currently allow 20.2 points per game entering Week 8, yet rank as the sixth-best defense …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs could have strong safety Eric Berry (ankle) Sunday against the St. Louis Rams. Berry put in a third straight day of a limited practice and the Chiefs officially list him as questionable, offering a hint of optimism on Berry’s availability. “He actually looks pretty good and he feels pretty good,” coach Andy Reid. “So …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs center Rodney Hudson inconspicuously goes about his business as the steady force on the offensive line. “He’s very quiet,” offensive coordinator Doug Pederson said Thursday. “He’s very kind of to himself, but yet he gets out onto the football field and he becomes a different player.” The 6-2, 299-pound Hudson doesn’t command the spotlight, but …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs had good news on Thursday’s injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Rams. Wide receiver Junior Hemingway (hamstring) returned to the practice field, albeit in a limited basis, after missing Wednesday’s workout. Hemingway joins strong safety Eric Berry (ankle), tight end Travis Kelce (ribs) and cornerback Sean Smith (groin) as officially listed …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Thursday signed linebacker Darin Drakeford to the practice squad. The 6-1, 240-pound Drakeford is familiar with the Chiefs scheme. He originally entered the league in 2013 as an undrafted free agent out of Maryland with the Chiefs. Drakeford spent training camp with the Chiefs before being signed to the practice squad on Sept. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith has nine touchdown passes against an interception in the last four games. Smith takes care of the football, evidenced by a 1.4 interception percentage in 2013, which marked the best among quarterbacks with a minimum of 350 passing attempts last season. “The offense that he’s operating within,” St. Louis Rams coach Jeff …
