INDIANAPOLIS – The Kansas City Chiefs have three safeties scheduled to become unrestricted free agents when the league’s new calendar year begins on March 9. And at least one of the three players is confirmed to be on the radar while the Chiefs are at the NFL Scouting Combine. The Chiefs have expressed interest in bringing back Tyvon Branch, a …
Chiefs general manager John Dorsey faced a tall task headed into the new league year. He could either stand pat and build through the draft or be aggressive by attacking immediate needs with veteran talent. Dorsey was aggressive in his attack at improving the 2015 roster. The moves allow the Chiefs to have flexibility to pick the best player available …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – General manager John Dorsey had a busy week retooling the Chiefs with impact signings and transactions to bolster depth. Dorsey, of course, likely hasn’t had much time for anything else since he leads the player personnel department. Not only are the Chiefs in full-blown free agency mode, Dorsey and his staff are also preparing for the NFL …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have been nothing short of active the first week of free agency before slowing down in recent days with just $135,675 remaining in available cap space. Chiefs general manager John Dorsey and head coach Andy Reid have attacked weaknesses, including the wide receiver position, offensive line and the secondary. The Chiefs also made a commitment …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Recently signed Chiefs safety Ron Parker drew heavy interest around the league during his brief time on the market as an unrestricted free agent. Parker, of course, listened to numerous suitors and even had a free-agent visit with the Chicago Bears. He said outside of the Chiefs, the Atlanta Falcons expressed the heaviest interest. But there …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Even a two-time Pro Bowl guard isn’t spared the harsh reality of the business side of the NFL. Ben Grubbs was reminded of that fact when he received notification the New Orleans Saints were about to trade him to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a fifth-round pick. “I was driving in my car,” Grubbs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Comfort and an opportunity to work with a familiar face played a major role in guard Paul Fanaika’s decision to sign with the Chiefs. Fanaika said he drew interest from other teams when he hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent following two seasons as the starting right guard for the Arizona Cardinals. But …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Coach Andy Reid’s passing game appears on track for better results in 2015 based on the reunion of two former Philadelphia Eagles teammates. The Chiefs on Wednesday signed wide receiver Jeremy Maclin to a free-agent contract, and then brought back wide receiver Jason Avant on Friday, a day after releasing Dwayne Bowe. A pair of former NFL players …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Lower leg injuries plagued strong safety Tyvon Branch’s final two seasons with the Oakland Raiders. A broken leg in 2013 and foot injury in 2014 resulted in Branch appearing in a total of five regular-season games during that span. While the past raises concern over durability, the new Chiefs safety wants to ensure everyone knows he is …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have focused on bolstering the offensive line with a veteran player familiar with coach Andy Reid. The Chiefs are set to sign unrestricted free agent guard Paul Fanaika to a three-year contract pending a physical, a source familiar with the situation confirmed Wednesday afternoon with ChiefsDigest.com. The Chiefs have not announced the transaction. The 6-5, …
