KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs wrapped up the first week of organized team activities (OTAs) without a key player on offense. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin did not finish Thursday’s workout because of an ankle injury, but coach Andy Reid didn’t appear concerned. “He just tweaked his ankle a little bit,” Reid told reporters. “He’s OK. No problem.” While a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs defensive tackle Dontari Poe won’t be the first person to come to mind when thinking of yoga practitioners. But the 6-3, 346-pound Poe, who underwent back surgery to fix a herniated disk in July 2015, decided to incorporate yoga to his offseason. That proved a good idea when considering he needed to fully recover from …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Whether based on injuries or an open job, the Chiefs have lived the “next man up” mentality the past three seasons. The latter scenario applies to the backup quarterback position with Chase Daniel now with the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Chiefs need to identify a No. 2 signal caller to starter Alex Smith. Fourth-year pro Tyler …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (knee) and outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) led a quartet of players recovering from injuries to not practice Tuesday. Outside linebacker Tamba Hali (knee) and wide receiver Mike Williams (hamstring) joined the duo as not participating on the first day of organized team activities (OTAs). But the players were at the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs kicked off voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) Tuesday without two-time All-Pro safety Eric Berry. Berry’s absence doesn’t come as a surprise when considering he has yet to sign a non-exclusive franchise tender. The Chiefs have until July 15 to hammer out a long-term contract or extension with Berry. After July 15, Berry can only sign …
The Kansas City Chiefs begin Phase Three of the offseason workout program Tuesday with the first of 10 days of organized team activities (OTAs) at the team’s training facility. OTAs, which are voluntary, are scheduled for May 24-26, May 31-June 2 and June 7-10, and then followed by a three-day mandatory minicamp on June 14-16. The Chiefs can run team-related …
The outside linebacker position produced 21 of the Kansas City Chiefs’ 47 sacks in 2015. This number is down from the prior season when Justin Houston had 22 of the position’s 28 sacks. Houston, who signed a six-year, $101 million deal last offseason, anchors the position. But the Chiefs could experience a transition with Tamba Hali’s future remaining uncertain. Additionally, …
The Kansas City Chiefs face a challenging offseason at the cornerback position with a lack of experience. Marcus Peters, the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, accounted for half of the 16 interceptions totaled by the Chiefs in 2015. But the top three cornerbacks on the current roster combine for four years of experience if Sean Smith tests the market …
Tight ends accounted for 86 of the Kansas City Chiefs’ 310 receptions the past season, with Travis Kelce leading the group with 72 catches and five of the six touchdowns by a tight end. The Chiefs have the cornerstone at the position with Kelce and need the others to step up in the blocking game. TRAVIS KELCE: The former third-round …
Uncertainty surrounded the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive line entering the 2015 season, but the unit came together as the weeks went on. Here is how the offensive line progressed the past season: T ERIC FISHER: The former first overall pick in 2013 made strides over the past three seasons. During his rookie year, Fisher would routinely drop his head at …
