KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The roster spot freed up with the release of cornerback KeiVarae Russell did not stay open long, with the Chiefs re-signing linebacker Dezman Moses. The team confirmed the tandem moves Wednesday morning. The team released Moses four days ago to clear roster space for Eric Berry. The veteran safety’s roster exemption ended on Saturday before the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly restructured the contract of linebacker Justin Houston, converting a portion of his 2016 salary into a bonus and creating approximately $6 million in cap space this year. ESPN’s Field Yates first reported the restructured contract. The team also reportedly waived rookie cornerback KeiVarae Russell, according to a report by NFL …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs released linebacker Dezman Moses to reduce their roster to 53 players before Sunday’s season opener against San Diego. The roster exemption for safety Eric Berry expired Saturday, requiring the Chiefs to make a move to clear space for the veteran safety. Berry reported to camp late following a holdout, allowing the Chiefs extra time …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs reshuffled their practice squad Tuesday, retaining linebacker Ramik Wilson and offensive lineman Jordan Devey, both of who officially cleared waivers Monday. The team also added Terrance Mitchell and Julian Wilson to the practice squad. The Chiefs cleared room on the practice squad by releasing linebacker Tyrell Adams, offensive linemen Daniel Munyer and defensive backs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs finalized their 10-player practice squad Sunday, but not without some surprises and departures. Running back Darrin Reaves and wide receiver Frankie Hammond Jr. highlight the players signed to the squad. All 10 players signed by the Chiefs participated in the team’s training camp. Reaves led the Chiefs in rushing during the preseason with 144 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs claimed inside linebacker Sam Barrington offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann on waivers Sunday, turning over two more roster spots as the team prepares to open the 2016 season. The Chiefs waived inside linebacker Ramik Wilson and offensive lineman Jordan Devey to clear roster space for the waiver moves. Green Bay drafted Barrington in the seventh …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs finalized their initial 53-man roster for the 2016, announcing 20 waiver transactions and concluding two trades before the league’s final deadline Saturday afternoon. The Chiefs began Friday with 76 players on the active roster, and had to make 23 moves to get down to 54 players by 3 p.m. Saturday. The team has a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs placed linebacker Juston Houton on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, meaning the veteran cannot play or practice with the team for the first six weeks of the season. Team head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder said Houston is right at the six month point in his recovery from surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs introduced new cornerback Kenneth Acker on Monday, acquired Saturday from the San Francisco 49ers for a reported 2018 seventh-round draft pick, according to ESPN. Acker said he’s happy to find himself in Kansas City. “It was a good move for me,” he said. “I like the organization, getting to know everybody, everybody seems pretty …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs waived eight players Sunday night ahead of Tuesday afternoon’s deadline to have a roster of 75 players. Coach Andy Reid said earlier Sunday the Chiefs had tough decisions to make to get the roster to 75 players by Tuesday. “Any time that you have to let guys go that you’ve seen out there busting …
