KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs released running back C.J. Spiller for the third time this month, clearing space on the roster for promoting running back Akeem Hunt from their practice squad. Hunt provides a utility that Spiller lacks — an ability to contribute in all phases of special teams. The Chiefs appear in need of additional special teams depth …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs added defensive line depth to their practice squad with the signing of former Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Rickey Hatley. Hatley signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in May. He stayed with the team throughout training camp and the preseason. The team placed him on waivers during the final cut down …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs placed safety Eric Berry on injured reserve and confirmed the signing of Steven Terrell, the former Seattle Seahawks safety waived by the Chiefs on the final day of cuts following the preseason. The 26-year-old Terrell played 32 games over the last three seasons for the Seahawks, primarily on special teams. He started …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs release running back C.J. Spiller — again — and offensive lineman just hours before the team kicks off the 2017 season against the New England Patriots. The move allows the Chiefs to avoid guaranteeing the contracts for the vested veterans for the coming season. Their contracts for the 2017 become fully guaranteed …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs prepared to add another member to their practice squad Monday with offensive lineman Isaiah Williams, a source told ChiefsDigest.com. Williams, a 6-foot, 3-inch lineman from Akron, signed with Washington as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He played in the preseason with the team and spent all of last year on the team’s practice …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs as expected returned running back C.J. Spiller to the active roster Sunday afternoon but the more stunning development came from how the team cleared room for the veteran back, placing starting cornerback Steven Nelson on injured reserve. Head coach Andy Reid hinted at a long-term issue with Nelson during his press conference Sunday but …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs general manager Brett Veach predicted a quiet waiver wire period for Kansas City, and true to his word the Chiefs maintained the status quo with their 53-man roster after Sunday’s claiming deadline passed. The Miami Dolphins claimed linebacker Justin March-Lillard on waivers. He is the only player waived by the Chiefs Saturday to land with …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs started preparations for paring down their roster from 90 players to 53 by Saturday with the release swing tackle Jah Reid. Reid’s release comes one day after the team acquired offensive lineman Cam Erving in a trade from the Cleveland Browns. Reid’s release gives another clear sign the club projects Erving filling …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — New Chiefs general manager Brett Veach continues wheeling and dealing, this time picking up former first-round draft pick Cameron Erving from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in next year’s draft. The 6-foot, 5-inch, 313-pound Erving struggled to find a home in Cleveland. The Browns drafted the Florida State offensive lineman with …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach made another move to bolster their depth at inside linebacker, acquiring Reggie Ragland from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2019 draft. The team released linebacker Josh Mauga to clear roster space for Ragland. Buffalo selected the 6-1, 247-pound Ragland with the 10th selection …
