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 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs officially have two draft picks under contract with Wednesday’s announcement of offensive tackle Laurent Duvernay-Tardif inking a deal. Duvernay-Tardif, the second of two sixth-round picks (200th overall), first announced the transaction by posting a photo on his official Facebook fan page with the caption: “Officially a Chief!!!” The Chiefs later confirmed the signing. Terms …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs announced Tuesday evening the signing of rookie offensive lineman Zach Fulton, who was the first of two sixth-round picks (193rd overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. Fulton, who is listed at 6-foot-5, 323 pounds, becomes the first of the Chiefs’ six draft picks to sign a contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Monday announced numerous roster moves, including the signing of six undrafted rookie free agents and waiving of two players. Signed as rookie free agents are: • Tennessee-Martin linebacker Ben Johnson (6-1, 234). • Brigham Young safety Daniel Sorensen (6-2, 208). • Louisiana-Lafayette wide receiver Darryl Surgent (6-0, 185). • Tennessee State cornerback David …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ post-draft moves began Monday morning. Two days after the NFL Draft, the Chiefs waived fullback Eric Kettani, his agent, Ed Brown, confirmed with ChiefsSpin.com. Kettani originally joined the Chiefs on Dec. 24, 2013 after being signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future deal on Jan. 6, 2014. A native of Kirtland, Ohio, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed offensive guard Otis Hudson, formerly of the Cincinnati Bengals, to a free-agent contract, according to Thursday’s NFL Transaction report. Hudson, whom the Bengals waived on Aug. 27, 2013, worked out for the Chiefs on Wednesday before signing a one-year deal to the league minimum, his agent Vinnie Porter told ChiefsSpin.com in a phone …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It was a social media déjà vu surrounding Monday afternoon’s news that free-agent wide receiver wide receiver Kyle Williams had signed with the Chiefs. Williams originally tweeted on Nov. 13, 2013 he was heading to the Chiefs after being claimed off waivers. And following a period of time as an unrestricted free agent since the start …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Friday saw two transactions involving addition and subtraction out of One Arrowhead Drive, as the Chiefs continue to tinker with the offseason roster. The Chiefs signed cornerback Chris Owens to a free-agent deal, while waiving defensive lineman Brandon Moore. Terms of Owens’ deal were not disclosed. Owens, who enters his sixth season, originally joined the league …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed defensive tackle Cory Grissom to a free-agent contract, according to a source. While the source didn’t disclose the terms of Grissom’s deal, Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post reports it’s a one-year deal. Wilson was the first to report Grissom’s signing on Twitter. The Chiefs haven’t officially announced the signing. Listed at …
