KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Strong safety Eric Berry has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a form of cancer, the Chiefs announced Monday. Berry recently underwent medical testing in Atlanta under the care of Dr. Christopher Flowers, director of Emory Lymphoma Program at Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute. “This is a diagnosis that is very treatable and potentially curable with standard chemotherapy …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles came out banged up from Sunday’s loss against the Arizona Cardinals. “His knee swelled up, the same one that he hurt last week,” coach Andy Reid said Monday. “The ankle that he had sprained earlier in the year, he had some issues with that on that one play during the game.” …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A locker room theme in recent days surrounds the Chiefs returning to basics on the heels of a two-game losing streak. While there are issues on run defense, the slide on offense arguably could be pointed to an area flying under the radar. And the solution to the offensive woes may have arrived with the return …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs (7-5) face a tough test in Arizona against the Cardinals (9-3), as both teams look to snap two-game losing streaks. Kansas City has seen this before. During an 0-2 start to the season, Kansas City followed up a loss to the struggling Tennessee Titans with a frustrating loss to the Denver Broncos, much like …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A two-game losing slide has the Chiefs sitting on 7-5 record and in a precarious position with four games remaining. Kansas City is one of eight teams jockeying for a wild card playoff spot, but a third straight loss Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals would drastically hurt the Chiefs’ chances. Still, outside linebacker Tamba Hali believes …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ offensive line came under fire after allowing six sacks during Sunday night’s loss to Denver Broncos. Coach Andy Reid hinted Monday of leaving options open considering Donald Stephenson saw playing time late in the game in relief of right tackle Ryan Harris. A permanent change at the position, however, won’t occur as the Chiefs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles is dealing with a bruised knee from Sunday night’s game, coach Andy Reid announced during his Monday media session. “I’m not even sure exactly when he did it,” Reid told reporters. “He just had a little bit of swelling on it, the knee. He kept playing.” Charles finished the contest with …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning poses the obvious problems to the Chiefs defense. Manning enters Sunday night’s game holding a 10-1 career record against Kansas City, including 5-0 since joining the AFC West in 2012. While dealing with Manning presents a challenge, the Chiefs have more to consider with the Broncos appearing to achieve offensive balance after coming …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – AFC West rivals battle as the Chiefs (7-4) look to reclaim a share of first place against the division-leading Denver Broncos (8-3) in primetime on Sunday. After a sloppy loss on the road against the Oakland Raiders, the Chiefs return home to Arrowhead Stadium, where they have won their last four games. “Our season is not …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Wide receiver Jason Avant is new to the Chiefs organization, but he isn’t experiencing coach Andy Reid’s version of the West Coast offense for the first time. The 31-year-old Avant played seven seasons for Reid with the Philadelphia Eagles (2006-12), and his reunion with Reid four days after being released by the Carolina Panthers proved a …
