KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The long days of summer came to a close for general manager Brett Veach and his personnel staff this weekend as the Chiefs trimmed their roster to 53 players for the opening kicking off Thursday against the Houston Texans. Now the Super Bowl title defense truly begins in earnest. “It’s always a bittersweet time of year,” …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel will start the 2021 season on the sidelines after receiving a two-game suspension from the NFL on Tuesday. The exact nature of the suspension was not revealed but Pennel hinted at the cause in an apology message posted to social media. “First and foremost, I want to apologize to my family, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Forced to make a decision between returning to the Super Bowl champions for another run at a title or supporting his mother through her battle against cancer, Chiefs running back Damien Williams said it was a difficult but straight forward decision to opt out of the 2020 season. “For me, it was just kind of cut …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL and its players reached an agreement on paving the way forward for the 2020 season under the specter of COVID-19, but the campaign won’t include Chiefs right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, who announced on Friday night he is opting out of the upcoming season. “This is one of the most difficult decisions I have had …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs wandered through a quarterback desert for decades, and now that they have their guy the club has no intention of letting him go. The Chiefs on Monday agreed to terms on a 10-year contract extension with Patrick Mahomes. Steinberg Sports, which represents Mahomes, says the deal is worth $503 million. The deal …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs defensive tackles Chris Jones broke his silence about the impasse between himself and the club on a new contract, hinting on Twitter he may hold out if he doesn’t receive long-term deal before the league’s July 15 deadline. “Or I won’t play,” Jones tweeted in reply to a discussion regarding the prospect of a new …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — NFL teams will reportedly stay close to home for training camp this season, which means no trek to St. Joseph, Missouri for Chiefs for the 2020 season. ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday reported the NFL has decided teams must remain at home for training camps this summer. The decision is part of the league’s ongoing response …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs reopened the doors of the club’s training complex near Arrowhead Stadium on Tuesday to some non-essential employees, the first day the club was allowed to do so under NFL coronavirus protocols. The return of non-essential employees to the facility does not include coaches or players except for players who are undergoing medical treatment or …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs unveiled their schedule for the 2020 season Thursday night, a slate featuring five primetime games including the NFL season opener against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Sept. 10. The Thursday night showcase normally allows the defending Super Bowl champions to celebrate their title, but how much the Chiefs will celebrate remains up in the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday afternoon in York County, South Carolina, according to court documents. Authorities charged Breeland with resisting arrest, transporting alcohol in a motor vehicle with the seal broken, possessing an open container of beer or wine in a motor vehicle, possession of one or less of marijuana or …
