KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just last week, Kansas City Chiefs long snapper James Winchester appeared all fired up in the locker room. He bought his dad a new hunting rifle, and couldn’t wait to give it to him. The father and son loved hunting together as much as they enjoyed football. He planned to give his dad the gift in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry captured AFC defensive player of the week honors for his dominating performance in his team’s 20-17 comeback victory in week 10 against the Carolina Panthers. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Berry earned the award. “I didn’t have a vote, but he would have had my vote,” Reid said. “He did …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs added another primetime appearance to their schedule with the NFL moving the Nov. 27 game against the Denver Broncos to primetime. The game now kicks of at 7:30 p.m. central time on NBC Sunday Night Football. The move means that three of the team’s final six games are now scheduled as primetime …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — First place in the AFC West lies within the grasp of the Kansas City Chiefs as they visit the Carolina Panthers for a noon kickoff Sunday, but means dispatching the defending NFC champions on their own turf, just as the Panthers start showing signs of returning to winning form. “They look pretty good right now, and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Linebacker Justin Houston, asked how he expects to play after the Kansas City Chiefs added him to their active roster this week, uttered the words Kansas City Chiefs fans waited to hear since the All-Pro limped off the field in New England during last year’s playoff loss. “I expect what I normally do: Dominate,” Houston said. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When asked questions about NFL rules designed to protect quarterbacks, the eyes of Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid shows a flicker of apprehension and calculation, trying to find the fine line where speaking truth to power doesn’t incur the wrath of league rules that protect officials too. “You can answer that question and it won’t cost …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs activated linebacker Justin Houston to the active roster ahead of Wednesday’s deadline to remove the veteran from the physically unable to perform list or place him on injured reserve. Coach Andy Reid showed no determination, however, what role, if any, the team carves for him the game plan against the Carolina Panthers this week. “Obviously …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson received the team’s nomination for the annual Salute to Service Award, which recognizes NFL players, coaches, personnel and alumni who demonstrate commitment to honoring and supporting the military community. Johnson’s nomination highlights his time spent working with military-based charities and programs inspired by his father’s military service. Wayne Johnson earned a Navy Commendation Medal for …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs coach said he expects quarterback Alex Smith to return to he lineup this weekend when his team travels to meet the Carolina Panthers. “He’ll be back in, as long as there’s no setbacks,” Reid said. But while Smith may be back, doubt remains regarding injuries to running back Spencer Ware and wide receiver Jeremy …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs bring a three-game winning streak into Sunday’s matchup against struggling Jacksonville, a seemingly classic trap game, but the Chiefs have plenty of reasons to be wary hosting the Jaguars at Arrowhead Stadium. First and foremost, the Chiefs, 5-2, tackle the Jaguars, 2-5, without three offensive starters, including quarterback Alex Smith, who sustained …
