KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs announced Tuesday that backup quarterback Tyler Bray suffered a torn ACL in his left knee. The offseason injury occurred at Bray’s home and he is scheduled for surgery in the coming days, according to the Chiefs. The 6-6, 215-pound Bray originally joined the Chiefs in 2013 as an undrafted free agent out of Tennessee. He …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are secured with a summer home until at least after 2017. Missouri Western State University’s Board of Governors on Thursday voted to approve a contract amendment to continue hosting Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph for three more years, the school and Chiefs announced in a press release. The contract includes two one-year option …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs had to wait four games to start the regular season to unleash rookie running back/returner De’Anthony Thomas, who battled a hamstring injury from Weeks 1 to 4. But Thomas made up for the delay on his return in Week 5 with explosive plays on offense and special teams in the final 12 games. His …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston was named All-NFL, the Pro Football Writers of America announced Monday. The All-NFL recognition from the professional organization composed of team beat writers and league-wide reporters marks a first for Houston. He was previously named a first-team All-Pro by The Associated Press on Jan. 2, also the first such honor on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former Chiefs defensive end Art Still is one of 15 players selected for induction to the College Football Hall of Fame, the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced Friday. Still, who played 10 seasons with the Chiefs from 1978 to 1987, was a four-year starter at Kentucky where he enjoyed a decorated …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Will Shields once again finds himself among 15 modern-era finalists for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as announced Thursday night on the NFL Network. This marks the fourth straight year Shields has been a modern-era finalist. Shields, who played collegiately at Nebraska, turned in a remarkable 14-year …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The end-of-season accolades continue for Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston. Houston garnered first-team All-Pro honors, The Associated Press announced Friday. Houston totaled 47 of a possible 50 votes to lead all outside linebackers. Elvis Dumervil of the Baltimore Ravens was a distant second with 13 votes. The first-team recognition marked a first for Houston, who led the NFL with …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Quarterback Chase Daniel will make his second career start on Sunday as the Chiefs (8-7) try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive against the San Diego Chargers (9-6). Starting quarterback Alex Smith suffered a lacerated spleen during last week’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, leaving Daniel to start for the second time against the Chargers …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs backup quarterback Chase Daniel has one previous career start, also against the San Diego Chargers. But Daniel’s start in the final regular season game of 2013 arrived because the Chiefs rested starters after being locked in as the fifth playoff seed. The second time around against the Chargers offers different circumstances based on starting quarterback Alex Smith’s lacerated …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith will not play Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers because of a lacerated spleen. Backup quarterback Chase Daniel will start the regular-season finale in place of Smith with a postseason berth on the line. Smith suffered the injury in Week 16’s contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers, most likely during a hit …
