KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs general manager Brett Veach had a 53-player roster in mind heading into Thursday night’s matchup against Chicago, which culminated in a Bears victory that sent the Chiefs to a dismal 0-3 finish in the preseason. It’s hard to see any significant performances coming out of the game that would have affected the shuffling of the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL’s new dynamic kickoff faced its first serious challenge in Saturday night’s Chiefs-Jaguars contest. While the officials eventually got the call right on the field the question remains if the rule needs some tweaks. With 26 seconds left in the first half, Jacksonville’s Cam Little sent a kickoff toward returner Deneric Prince, who let the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Reducing a football team from 91 players to 53 in one day is never easy, and that was especially the case this year for Chiefs general manager Brett Veach and his staff. “As always, this time of year is a bittersweet time,” Veach said Wednesday during a Zoom press conference with reporters. “We’re certainly excited for …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The third preseason game each year provides an opportunity for NFL roster bubble candidates to bolster their cases for jobs during the upcoming campaign. After Saturday’s 33-32 victory over Cleveland, Chiefs receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette and running back La’Mical Perine can safely say they made persuasive arguments. “I feel like I definitely made it hard for them,” …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — No, there’s not a quarterback controversy involving Patrick Mahomes for the Chiefs. But there might be one brewing among 12th-year-veteran Blaine Gabbert and third-year understudy Shane Buechele. And head coach Andy Reid did nothing to dispel the competition after Monday’s practice. “Those two are real close, they’re real close in there,” Reid said. “So they’re competing, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s a small sample size to be sure but after three preseason games there’s one conclusion that can be drawn about the Chiefs’ starting defense. These guys might be pretty good, and head coach Andy Reid thinks so too “I like the speed they’re playing with. I like the communication that’s taken place there,” Reid said …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs tight end Blake Bell has undergone surgery for the hip flexor injury he suffered in the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears, head coach Andy Reid said Tuesday, with no timetable for his return. “I don’t think it’s going to be real quick though,” Reid said. When asked if Bell might start the season on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs returned to their training complex on Monday to resume workouts ahead of Thursday’s preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers, and they expect to have two starters back on the field. Defensive tackle Chris Jones and wide receiver Mecole Hardman both plan to work on Monday after sitting out Saturday’s win over Washington. Jones …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Head coach Andy Reid’s pregame plan called for Patrick Mahomes and his fellow starters to play most of the first half in Saturday’s 24-14 preseason win over the Washington Commanders. But as soon as Mahomes connected with tight end Jody Fortson for the duo’s second touchdown of the day, Mahomes and the No. 1 offense headed …
With viral videos showcasing 65-yard kicks through the goalposts on the practice field, Chiefs safety Justin Reid made no secret this week that he was planting seeds with the team’s coaches to let him take a swing at an extra point or field goal try in an NFL game. “I can finally check that one off,” Reid said with a …
