ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs addressed depth on the defensive line ahead of Saturday’s first full training camp practice. The Chiefs announced the signing of defensive tackle Hebron Fangupo, who adds an additional body on the defensive line with Dontari Poe out indefinitely following back surgery. The Chiefs waived running back Keshawn Hill (hamstring) to make room on the roster. The …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs on Thursday evening announced the signing of running back LaVance Taylor. The 5-11, 195-pound Taylor, a native of Raytown, Mo., played collegiately at Central Missouri where he rushed for 1,918 yards and 15 touchdowns on 245 carries during his senior season in 2014. Taylor added 427 yards receiving and two touchdowns on 38 catches and …
The Chiefs are back to 89 players on the offseason roster following Wednesday’s release of running back Cyrus Gray. Gray earlier in the morning took to Twitter offered gratitude to the organization while rookies, quarterbacks and select players were practicing: Thank You lord! Thank you ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/hTBvD6Ekec — Cyrus Gray (@CyrusGray32) July 29, 2015 Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed Gray’s release …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A player familiar with the Chiefs’ defensive scheme returned to fill an open roster spot ahead of training camp. The Chiefs signed rookie cornerback Kenneth Penny, according to Tuesday’s NFL Transaction report. Penny attended college at UNLV, where he appeared in 31 games and totaled 113 tackles (77 solo), an interception and 32 passes defensed. He …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rookie cornerback Justin Cox’s inability to avoid trouble before training camp proved costly. The Chiefs on Tuesday announced the waiving of Cox a little more than 24 hours after he was arrested and charged in Starkville, Miss., on allegations of aggravated domestic violence, burglary and trespassing. The 6-1, 191-pound Cox, who played collegiately at Mississippi State, originally signed with the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs made sure All-Pro outside linebacker Justin Houston didn’t enter the market as an unrestricted free agent on March 2 by designating him as a non-exclusive franchise player. Kansas City has now ensured Houston won’t be going anywhere in the near future by securing his services to a lucrative deal. The Chiefs signed Houston to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Friday announced the signing of defensive back Kevin Short. Short’s signing comes after he went undrafted during Thursday’s NFL Supplemental Draft. The 6-2, 185-pound Short began his college career at Fort Scott Community College, where he was a NJCAA First-Team All-America selection in 2012. Short, a native of Florissant, Mo., transferred to Kansas …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed rookie wide receiver Jeret Smith to a contract, a source familiar with the situation confirmed Friday with ChiefsDigest.com. The Chiefs later announced the signing. The 5-10, 211-pound Smith, who played collegiately at McMurry, attended the recent minicamp on a tryout basis. He also attended the rookie minicamp on a tryout basis in May. Smith, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs made roster moves Thursday, which marked the final day of mandatory minicamp. Cornerback Kenneth Penny, who attended minicamp as a tryout player, signed after a successful workout. The 5-11, 173-pound Penny, who played collegiately at UNLV, also attended the rookie minicamp on a tryout basis in May. The Chiefs waived cornerback De’Vante Bausby and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo – The Chiefs had to make room on the roster with Monday’s signing of offensive lineman Tavon Rooks. And the team accomplished the mission Tuesday morning by announcing the waiving of wide receiver Da’Rick Rogers and offensive tackle Kelvin Palmer. The moves put the Chiefs’ offseason roster at 89 players, leaving one available spot to reach the league …
