KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ offensive line appears on track for a transition period when the league’s calendar year begins March 9. Guard/tackle Jeff Allen and tackle Donald Stephenson are set to become unrestricted free agents, signaling the Chiefs could seek replacements in free agency or the draft if Allen and Stephenson aren’t re-signed. Then again, the Chiefs could …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Mike DeVito showcased his dancing ability in 2015, dabbing in Week 10 and he “ran off on da plug twice” in the season finale after recording sacks. The defensive end’s celebrations impressed teammates in the Chiefs’ locker room. “It’s funny because he’s the last guy you would expect to pull off those dance moves,” offensive lineman …
With the 2015 season in the books, the Chiefs shift focus to the offseason with a view to improving the roster for the 2016 campaign. The Chiefs have tools to utilize to accomplish that goal in the coming months, including free agency and the draft, but free agency headlines this edition of the mailbag. @HerbieTeope Out of the long list …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Offensive lineman Donald Stephenson enters a period of uncertainty. The Chiefs’ third-round pick (74th overall) out of Oklahoma in the 2012 NFL Draft played the 2015 season in the final year of his contract and is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent on March 9. While it remains to be seen if he returns or …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs received numerous contributions from the 2015 NFL Draft class. Of the team’s nine draft picks, eight went on appear in at least one regular-season game and log meaningful playing time during the Chiefs’ 11-5 season. The lone exception was wide receiver Da’Ron Brown, who spent the season on the practice squad after being selected …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Eric Berry is arguably the Chiefs’ biggest soon-to-be unrestricted free agent when the league’s calendar begins on March 9. And the Chiefs have had early dialogue with Berry’s agent with hopes to potentially keep the All-Pro safety with the team. “I’ve had various discussions with his representatives,” general manager John Dorsey said Thursday in a conference …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have a few months before reporting for the start of the voluntary offseason workout program, which is scheduled to begin on April 18. But it appears the team’s long-term plans include running back Jamaal Charles, who is recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee suffered in Week 5. “Well, as I look …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs general manager John Dorsey held an end of season conference call with beat writers Thursday afternoon. While Dorsey tackled a variety of subjects, one of the first subjects he discussed surrounded wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas, whose status has been shrouded in mystery since the season ended. “Well, what I would say is, before the Oakland …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Thursday officially announced Brad Childress and Matt Nagy will split duties as offensive coordinators. Childress and Nagy assume the position left vacant by the departure of Doug Pederson, who earlier in the week became the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. Childress previously served as the spread game analyst/special projects coach since 2013, while …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A day after coach Andy Reid said the new offensive coordinator was already in the house, the Chiefs are apparently staying the course. Spread game analyst/special projects coach Brad Childress is being elevated to offensive coordinator, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported Monday. The Chiefs have yet to confirm or officially announce the move. Barring word …
