KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Thursday signed linebacker Darin Drakeford to the practice squad. The 6-1, 240-pound Drakeford is familiar with the Chiefs scheme. He originally entered the league in 2013 as an undrafted free agent out of Maryland with the Chiefs. Drakeford spent training camp with the Chiefs before being signed to the practice squad on Sept. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed guard Jarrod Pughsley to the practice squad, according to Tuesday’s NFL Transactions report. The Chiefs terminated defensive end Jerel Worthy’s practice squad contract to make room for Pughsley. The 6-5, 313-pound Pughsley entered the league in May as an undrafted free agent out of Akron with the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas waived Pughsley on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed a familiar name to replace linebacker Nico Johnson, who signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday. Johnson, the Chiefs’ fourth-round pick in 2013, was signed to the Chiefs practice squad before the start of the regular season after being waived on Aug. 30. The Bengals signed Johnson to its active roster. “We wish him …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed tight end Brandon Barden to the practice squad, according to Monday’s NFL Transactions report. Monday’s signing filled the final open spot on the Chiefs’ 10-man practice squad. Barden, who measures 6-4, 253 pounds, recently spent training camp with the Jacksonville Jaguars before his release in late August. He recorded three preseason catches for 18 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs had two practice squad spots available after releasing fullback Jordan Campbell and tight end Justin Jones on Tuesday. The Chiefs filled one of the open positions with the signing of cornerback Deji Olatoye, according to Wednesday’s NFL Transactions report. The 6-1, 194-pound Olatoye entered the league in May as an undrafted free agent out …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Tuesday released fullback Jordan Campbell and tight end Justin Jones from the practice squad. Campbell originally signed a reserve/future deal in January 2014 and spent the entire offseason and training camp with the Chiefs. The Chiefs originally waived Campbell as part of the final roster cuts to get to the 53-man roster. He …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Tuesday placed running Joe McKnight, who ruptured his Achilles last Thursday during practice, on injured reserve. McKnight, a fourth-year pro, finishes the season with 67 total yards (3 rushing) and two receiving touchdowns. He also contributed three kickoff returns for 65 yards. Tuesday’s transaction freed a roster spot, which in all likelihood belongs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs earlier in the week placed defensive end Mike Catapano on season-ending injured reserve from the reserve/non-football injury list. The daily NFL Transaction report reflects the move occurred Monday, Sept. 22. Catapano, a second-year pro out of Princeton, battled an illness for most of training camp and the preseason. He was observed Thursday in the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs tweaked the practice squad Tuesday and brought back a familiar name. The Chiefs signed fullback Jordan Campbell, who spent the entire offseason and training camp with the Chiefs, and tight end Justin Jones. The 5-11, 240-pound Campbell began the regular season on the Chiefs practice squad. The Chiefs first released Campbell on Aug. 30 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ early bad luck with injuries continued Friday, as another player suffered a season-ending injury. “Jeff Allen is having surgery today on his elbow,” coach Andy Reid announced after Friday’s practice, “his bicep tendon, so he’ll be most likely out for the season.” Less than two hours later, the Chiefs officially placed Allen on injured …
