KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The stress of game week preparations were in full bloom Wednesday at the Chiefs training facility. But running back Joe McKnight, offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and linebacker Josh Mauga experienced a separate anxiety after the final preseason game. McKnight, Duvernay-Tardif and Mauga were among a group of players waiting on the Chiefs to make moves to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have a streak heading into the regular season. Undrafted free agents wide receiver Albert Wilson of Georgia State, strong safety Daniel Sorensen of Brigham Young and kicker Cairo Santos of Tulane made the initial 53-man roster. And their presence marks the 12th straight season the Chiefs have at least one college free agent on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s often said competition brings out the best in a person. But in the case of kickers Ryan Succop and rookie Cairo Santos, their preseason battle showed the best of both individuals, personally and professionally. Succop and Santos went head-to-head for the starting job during the summer. And the Chiefs declared Santos the winner after releasing …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs released the depth chart Monday afternoon for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium. There are numerous tweaks from the preseason depth charts, including players moving to different positions. The Chiefs now list rookie running back De’Anthony Thomas at the X position, or split end wide receiver. The move offers a hint …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs defensive tackle Kyle Love normally tackles opposing offensive players. But the 6-1, 315-pound defender has decided to tackle a cause close to his heart. Love, who has Type 2 diabetes, agreed to join Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and defensive tackle Jordan Hill to support CR3 Diabetes Association, Inc., Love’s agent, Richard Kopelman of Klass …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs tight end Sean McGrath’s sudden retirement from football came as a surprise. While the Chiefs haven’t provided details, McGrath’s agent, John Owens, offered an explanation Tuesday during a telephone interview. “Sean was concerned he no longer had the spark to get ready to play football,” Owens said, “and he didn’t want to be a detriment …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs offensive lineman Rokevious Watkins entered the offseason with a chance to compete for a starting job. But that opportunity and a roster spot are in jeopardy less than three weeks from training camp. Watkins has been suspended the first four games of the 2014 regular season for violating the league’s substance abuse police, the NFL …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs starting cornerback Sean Smith was arrested and cited for allegedly driving under the influence early Monday morning, according to a police report received from Darin Snapp, KCPD public information officer. Police said a patrol officer observed Smith on 10th Street and Grand Boulevard at approximately 12:24 a.m. attempting to make a left turn on 12th …
The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame announced Thursday the 2014 College Football Hall of Fame Class. The list of inductees includes 14 first-team All-America college players and two coaches. Of note among the list are former Chiefs and current Pro Football Hall of Fame members in linebacker Derrick Thomas, who played collegiately at Alabama (1985-88), and offensive …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Shortly after the Chiefs’ second organized team activities (OTAs) in early June, quarterback Alex Smith will shift attention from his teammates to the community. Smith is scheduled to host the inaugural Hy-Vee Alex Smith Football ProCamp presented by SunnyD at Shawnee Mission West High School in Overland Park, Kan., from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on …
