ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs veterans arrived early Wednesday afternoon in a steady stream for training camp. While it’s reasonable to expect the late-summer grind in sweltering heat to temper enthusiasm, the players, for the most part, had smiles on their faces as they returned to work. “It’s good to be back,” ninth-year outside linebacker Tamba Hali said as he …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Amid a Tuesday evening report of a possible Jamaal Charles holdout, the Chiefs expect two-time All-Pro running back to report Wednesday when veterans arrive for training camp. The team’s stance comes shortly after KCTV5 broke the news of Charles holding out due to his current contract, which expires after the 2015 season. Charles has two years …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs’ 2013 first-round draft pick (No. 1 overall) had a simple message following Tuesday morning’s training camp practice. “I’m ready to go,” left tackle Eric Fisher said. “I’m out here working and that’s all that matters.” Fisher was previously limited to individual position drills during organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp after offseason shoulder and …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs have 13 wide receivers for training camp, with at least four challenging for the slot position. Of course, that’s not including rookie running back De’Anthony Thomas, who can also play slot wide receiver. Wide receiver Weston Dressler is one of the four competing at slot. And he knows the competition will be fierce against …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs announced Monday running back Joe McKnight and cornerback David Van Dyke were placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. McKnight had his knee scoped following mandatory minicamp, while Van Dyke dealt with a hamstring injury throughout organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp. Both players can sit out the start of training camp, …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Rookie quarterback Aaron Murray continues to show remarkable recovery with his surgically repaired left knee. Murray, who underwent ACL surgery in late November 2013, participated without limitations during rookie minicamp, organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp. The Chiefs’ fifth-round pick expects the same for training camp. “The knee is great,” Murray said Sunday. “It really …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs rookies, quarterbacks and injured players arrived Sunday, representing the first group of players to report for training camp. Coach Andy Reid offered a preview of what’s on tap in the coming weeks. “The players prepared themselves for a tough, physical camp, which most of them have gone through,” Reid said. “So they have a little …
Emerging players from the Chiefs’ organized team activities (OTAs) such as tight end Demetrius Harris or wide receiver Weston Dressler aren’t secrets entering training camp. Defensive end Mike Catapano or rookie guard Zach Fulton also fall in that list. But for every player in the spotlight, there are others flying under the radar, all of whom could surprise when the pads …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fears of an extended summer holdout from Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston may no longer apply. Houston, who enters the final year of his contract, is expected to report for training camp without a contract extension, a source confirmed with ChiefsSpin.com Wednesday evening. Nevertheless, Houston is “upset” over his contract situation, according to the source. A report …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Moving equipment to St. Joseph, Mo., for training camp proves no simple task. The boxes stacked to the ceiling along the wall inside the dock area of the Chiefs training facility or the cargo containers outside the door for loading on a semi-truck offer proof. But thankfully for the team, equipment manager Allen Wright brings decades …