KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The talent on the Chiefs’ roster from the 2013 NFL season already produced eight players named to the Pro Bowl, two first-team All-Pro and three second-team All-Pro members. The recognition continued Monday with the Chiefs producing a league-high three players – safety Eric Berry, running back Jamaal Charles, and punt returner Dexter McCluster – named to …
Former Kansas City Chiefs great, offensive guard Will Shields, was named one of 15 modern-era finalists for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as announced Thursday night on the NFL Network. Shields, a three-time first-team All-Pro, four-time second-team All-Pro and 12-time Pro Bowler, retired in 2006 after 14 NFL seasons, all coming with the Chiefs. The Chiefs selected …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs coach Andy Reid on Dec. 9 characterized special teams coordinator Dave Toub and assistant special teams coordinator Kevin O’Dea as Batman and Robin. Kansas City’s Dynamic Duo is no more, as the Buccaneers announced Thursday O’Dea is one of 11 assistant coaches hired by Tampa Bay’s new coach, Lovie Smith. With Toub and O’Dea at …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Current director of player personnel Chris Ballard is staying with the Chiefs, a team spokesman confirmed Thursday morning via email. In recent weeks, Ballard was reportedly the leading candidate for the vacant general manager position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A potential move to Tampa would’ve reunited him with Lovie Smith, whom the Buccaneers hired as …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The injury updates provided by the Chiefs Tuesday evening bore bad news for rookie running back Knile Davis. Davis, who scored two touchdowns in the opening round of the playoffs against the Colts, is currently rehabilitating a sprained knee and a fractured fibula. The revelation of the fractured fibula comes two days after coach Andy Reid held …
INDIANAPOLIS – Like a scene from “The Godfather,” people came over to shake hands with the two men sitting in the corner table at the Tilted Kilt the night before the Chiefs squared off against the Colts. On the surface, Marty McDonald and Eric Granell weren’t much different than their visitors adorned in red. Both men wore Chiefs gear to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The enormity of Saturday’s 45-44 implosion sunk in during Chiefs coach Andy Reid’s end-of-season presser. “As far as yesterday goes, it’s final,” Reid told reporters Sunday. “It hits you just like you get hit upside the head with a bat. It hits you hard and it should hit you hard.” For the Chiefs, the way the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The road to Super Bowl XLVIII begins Saturday, as the Chiefs (11-5, No. 5 seed) take on the Indianapolis Colts (11-5, No. 4 seed) at Lucas Oil Stadium for the first game of Wild Card Weekend. It’s also a rematch from Week 16, where the Colts defeated the Chiefs 23-7 at Arrowhead Stadium. Still, the second …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Less than a week after being named to his first Pro Bowl, Chiefs wide receiver/punt returner Dexter McCluster can add another first to his list. McCluster has been named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for December, the NFL announced Thursday. The fourth-year pro out of Mississippi had a month to remember, returning 12 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs starting right tackle Eric Fisher suffered a groin injury during Tuesday’s practice, leading to him not practicing Wednesday. For most teams, Fisher potentially being out of the lineup ahead of the first round of the playoffs could be a devastating blow. But the Chiefs are covered if Fisher is unavailable Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts, thanks …
