KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The first hint arrived on social media within minutes of the official announcement. Cornerback Brandon Flowers sent a tweet thanking the Chiefs for the past six seasons, and then the team made it official by announcing his release. “We appreciate Brandon’s contributions to the team over the last six seasons,” Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Thursday signed wide receiver Deon Anthony and cornerback Justin Rogers, and waived defensive lineman Risean Broussard. Rogers, 26, originally entered the league in 2011 out of Richmond as a seventh-round pick of the Buffalo Bills. The Bills released Rogers, who measures 5-foot-11, 181 pounds, in November 2013. He spent the rest of the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Tuesday waived offensive lineman Colin Kelly. Kelly, 24, originally signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon State on May 1, 2013. The 6-foot-5, 298-pound offensive lineman spent the 2013 season on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury during training camp. Kelly’s departure places the Chiefs offseason roster …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs announced Saturday the signing of first-round pick (23rd overall) outside linebacker Dee Ford, bringing all members of the team’s 2014 draft class under contract. Ford appeared in 52 games with 20 starts at defensive end at Auburn, but projects as a pass-rushing outside linebacker for the Chiefs. “I just want to play football,” Ford …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s been a busy early week out of the Chiefs headquarters with numerous personnel transactions since Monday, and the pace continued Wednesday. The Chiefs announced the signings of fifth-round pick (163rd overall) quarterback Aaron Murray and undrafted free agent linebacker DeRon Furr. To make room on the roster for Furr, the team waived offensive tackle R.J. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Tuesday afternoon brought more tweaking to the Chiefs’ offseason roster with three signings and two waivers ahead of the weekend’s rookie minicamp. The Chiefs announced the signings of defensive tackle Kyle Love, which was covered Monday evening, defensive tackle Jermelle Cudjo and defensive lineman Kona Schwenke, an undrafted free agent from Notre Dame. In addition to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A familiar face on defense from the 2013 regular season returned Monday evening. The Chiefs signed free-agent defensive tackle Kyle Love to a one-year deal at the veteran minimum, his agent, Richard Kopelman of Klass Sports, confirmed in a telephone interview. “Kyle is very happy,” Kopelman told ChiefsSpin.com. “Kansas City has come a long way. We …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs added versatility and experience to the offensive line Monday morning by announcing the free-agent signing of offensive tackle J’Marcus Webb. “J’Marcus Webb is excited with the opportunity to join the Kansas City Chiefs organization,” Webb’s agent, Kendall Cooper, shared in an email with ChiefsSpin.com. “He’s looking forward to stepping onto the field and playing …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A highly anticipated explosive element to the Chiefs offense and special teams is officially in the mix ahead of the May 24-26 rookie minicamp. The Chiefs announced Friday the signing of fourth-round pick (124th overall) De’Anthony Thomas. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Listed at 5-foot-8, 174 pounds, Thomas brings versatility as a running …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s been busy at One Arrowhead Drive with the 2014 draft class, as a third straight day brings another Chiefs’ draft selection under contract. The Chiefs on Thursday signed cornerback Phillip Gaines, the team’s third-round pick (87th overall), to a four-year deal, his agent, Leonard Roth, confirmed with ChiefsSpin.com. The Chiefs later confirmed the signing in …
