KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Linebacker Dee Ford joined the growing list of veteran Chiefs sitting out during the team’s voluntary organized training activities. Ford appeared during the first four workouts but did not join the team on the field for practice Wednesday or Thursday of this week. Coach Andy Reid issue a strong rebuke for fans and media placing any …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Offseason training activities are optional for NFL players, and Chiefs coach Andy Reid underlined and punctuated that fact during his Thursday press conference following the third day of the team’s workouts. “It’s voluntary,” Reid said. “They can be here or not be here. It’s up to them.” Reid used the word “voluntary” eight times, sometimes as …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s been nearly two years since De’Vante Bausby last practiced with his hometown team yet, despite changes for himself, Kansas City still feels familiar. “It feels like I never left honestly,” Bausby said following Wednesday’s organized team activities (OTA). “I remember the playbook and everything. The same faces and how they embraced me, it was awesome.” Bausby was the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Nothing about the 2016 season went the way Jeremy Maclin envisioned it. Riddled by a nagging injury and facing personal loss off the field, the campaign turned into a lost year for the 29-year-old receiver. “I’ve got something to prove,” Maclin said Tuesday during the start of the team’s organized team activities. “I struggled a little …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs full roster returns to the practice field this week with the beginning of organized team activities. The offseason schedule includes 10 OTA practices before concluding with a mandatory in June. The practice schedule takes place at the team’s training facility near the Truman Sports Complex. Practices are scheduled for May 23-25, May 30-June 1 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The sun blazing down on a cloud-free day shone a spotlight on the man at the center of Kansas City’s rookie minicamp Saturday. A total of 69 players lined to show their skills to coach Andy Reid and his staff, but first-round draft pick Patrick Mahomes owned center stage. “Everything won’t be pretty today, but he’ll …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs finalized their 10-player practice squad Sunday, but not without some surprises and departures. Running back Darrin Reaves and wide receiver Frankie Hammond Jr. highlight the players signed to the squad. All 10 players signed by the Chiefs participated in the team’s training camp. Reaves led the Chiefs in rushing during the preseason with 144 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs finalized their 54-man roster Saturday afternoon and, barring any last minute waiver claims or trades, have fielded the squad that opens the season next Sunday against the Chargers. The team has a roster exemption for safety Eric Berry until next Saturday, which means one more roster move is required before next Sunday Here’s a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs finalized their initial 53-man roster for the 2016, announcing 20 waiver transactions and concluding two trades before the league’s final deadline Saturday afternoon. The Chiefs began Friday with 76 players on the active roster, and had to make 23 moves to get down to 54 players by 3 p.m. Saturday. The team has a …
The preseason came to a close on Thursday evening, and Chiefs General Manager John Dorsey and Head Coach Andy Reid will have arguably one of the toughest cuts to date with the depth on this roster. A consideration to keep in mind is that former Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson is now with the Philadelphia Eagles and has previously worked …