KANSAS CITY, Mo. – When the Chiefs drafted a player convicted of felony domestic assault and battery in the fifth round of the NFL Draft, team officials asked fans to trust them and insisted they performed their due diligence during the vetting process. On Monday, The Topeka Capital-Journal and ChiefsDigest.com confirmed that part of the team’s vetting included contacting the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are on track to have outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) for the 2016 regular season, after all. “I’m not a medical expert, but I can tell you that Justin Houston will be playing this season,” general manager John Dorsey said Friday. “When is a good time – but not being a medical expert – …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Continuity proved a main theme for the Chiefs entering 2015, especially when considering the past season marked the first time in 12 years the team had the same coaching staff for a third straight year. The Chiefs didn’t disappoint, reeling off 10 straight wins to finish the regular season at 11-5 and advanced to the second …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles is coming along well in his rehabilitation from an October 2015 surgery to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. “I’m in the stage (where I’m) back running right now,” Charles said Monday, the first day of the Chiefs’ voluntary offseason workout program. “Basically just trying to get …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Regular-season football returns for the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium with a season opener against the San Diego Chargers on Sept. 11. “I always look forward to the schedule coming out because it means we are closer to football,” coach Andy Reid said in a statement. The Chiefs have an early bye in Week 5 and are …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Defensive end Mike DeVito officially hung up his playing cleats after nine seasons. DeVito, who played the past three seasons for the Chiefs, announced his retirement Monday in an essay for 92.9 FM The Drive, which is part of The Bangor Daily News and BDN Media Network. “I want to thank the New York Jets, the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL on Thursday released the 2016 preseason schedule. The Chiefs play the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams on the road, while hosting the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers at Arrowhead Stadium, according to the league’s announcement. • Week 1, Aug. 11-15: Seahawks • Week 2, Aug. 18-22: @ Rams • Week 3, Aug. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Friday announced coaching moves, including five new roles and five additions. Britt Reid, the son of head coach Andy Reid, was promoted from assistant defensive line coach to defensive line coach. He replaces Tommy Brasher, who will now work on special projects. Al Harris was elevated from defensive assistant/secondary coach to secondary coach/cornerbacks. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL on Friday announced the dates for the league-wide offseason workout program. The NFL’s nine-week offseason workout program is broken down into three phases and the only event requiring mandatory participation is minicamp. Phase One, which for the Chiefs begins April 18, is voluntary in nature and the first two weeks of the program consist …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The contract extensions for running backs Charcandrick West and Spencer Ware provide stability in the Chiefs’ backfield. But the extensions also point to a crowded backfield with West, Ware and the anticipated return of Jamaal Charles from an ACL injury. Good thing West and Ware aren’t big on individual statistics despite their respective accomplishments the past …
