KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have a rather large and imposing problem to deal with Monday night. And the dilemma comes in the form of 6-6, 265-pound New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. “He brings so much to the table,” Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith said. “With his size and his length combined with (Patriots quarterback) Tom Brady’s accuracy, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs string of bad luck with ruptured Achilles tendons struck again. Chiefs head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder on Friday announced running back Joe McKnight suffered the injury during Thursday’s practice. “McKnight ruptured his Achilles tendon and so he’s in the evaluation process right now,” Burkholder said. “We’re trying to determine when he’ll have surgery and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs returned to the practice field Thursday in preparation for Monday night’s game with one All-Pro, but still down another. Running back Jamaal Charles (ankle) was on the field participating in warm-ups and individual drills during the portion of practice open to the media. The bad news surrounds strong safety Eric Berry, who suffered an …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick knows tight ends. Belichick has one of the NFL’s best in two-time Pro Bowl selection and All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski. And it was Belichick’s two-tight end sets featuring Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez from 2010-12 that presented a blueprint for the league to emulate. Of course, the Chiefs have an …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs offensive line blew open holes for a ground attack that gained 174 yards rushing on 41 carries during Sunday’s 34-15 win against the Miami Dolphins. Second-year running back Knile Davis paced the Chiefs with 132 yards rushing and a touchdown on 32 attempts, and Cyrus Gray chipped in with a rushing touchdown. “Normally if …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs could be at full strength later in the week. Coach Andy Reid said during his weekly Monday media session running back Jamaal Charles (ankle), rookie running back/wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas and strong safety Eric Berry (ankle) “will most likely start practicing” when the team returns to practice Thursday. The Chiefs are off Tuesday and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The saga of 2014 Chiefs continues to unfold for the worse as they traverse a perilous route toward their Week 6 bye. The same football gods that cloaked the Chiefs in health and good fortune last year, have turned their celestial gaze away from the team this season. Consequently, their postseason road, paved with yellow bricks …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs could have a primary offensive weapon Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Running back Jamaal Charles (ankle) was present Friday morning on the practice field, raising optimism for his availability in Week 3. Charles, who did not practice Wednesday, was observed participating in warm-ups and position drills during the 20-minute period open to the media …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Mystery surrounds the status of Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Charles returned to the field Thursday just four days after suffering a high ankle sprain and put in a limited practice. While it remains to be seen if Charles will play Sunday, the Chiefs have a backup plan in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs media members were treated to a surprise Thursday afternoon. Running back Jamaal Charles (ankle) was on the practice field in helmet and shorts participating in warm-ups and position drills during the 20-minute window open to the media. Charles, who recovers from a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 2, appeared to move without favoring either …
