KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Friday reinforced depth on the defensive line by bringing in a new body, while a familiar face returned to the linebacker corps. With defensive end Tyson Jackson now with the Atlanta Falcons, the Chiefs found his replacement by signing defensive lineman Vance Walker. Terms of Walker’s deal weren’t announced, but it’s a three-year, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After mostly sitting out the action of Day One’s free-agent market – choosing to sign one of their own after losing five players – the Chiefs joined the fray Wednesday. With the re-signing of free safety Husain Abdullah, the Chiefs officially announced the signings of former Houston Texans inside linebacker Joe Mays and former Colts offensive lineman …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After watching five players leave via free agency within the first few hours of the official start of league’s calendar year, the Chiefs apparently have re-signed one of their own. The Chiefs lost left tackle Branden Albert to the Miami Dolphins, wide receiver/punt returner Dexter McCluster to the Tennessee Titans, defensive end Tyson Jackson and guard Jon Asamoah …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs made two roster moves ahead of the March 11 start of free agency, according to Thursday’s official NFL Transaction report. The Chiefs waived tight end Dominque Jones and released linebacker Robert James, moves that potentially saved a little more than $1 million in cap space. Jones originally joined the Chiefs practice squad in October …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs re-signed tight end Richard Gordon to a one-year contract earlier in the week, Gordon’s agent confirmed Friday in a phone interview. “We are excited about continuing with the Chiefs,” agent Alonzo Shavers said. “We look forward to contributing to Kansas City’s goal of a Super Bowl.” While terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, NFLPA records …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs continue to tinker with the roster, but this time on the opposite end of signing a player. The Chiefs announced Friday the release of veteran cornerback Dunta Robinson after just one season. Robinson, who signed a three-year, $13.8 million free-agent contract with the Chiefs in March 2013, eventually gave way at the No. 3 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs announced Thursday the hiring of Brock Olivo as assistant special teams coach. Prior to joining the Chiefs, Olivo spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach at Coastal Carolina where he coached running backs and assisted on special teams. Before becoming a member of the Coastal Carolina coaching staff, he coached running backs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have re-signed long snapper Thomas Gafford to a one-year contract, Gafford’s agent, Glenn Schawartzman, confirmed in an email. The Chiefs haven’t announced the signing, but the deal is worth $730,000, according to the NFLPA’s database. The signing represents a $15,000 increase from Gafford’s 2013 salary. Gafford, who has been with the Chiefs since 2008, was …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs entered the offseason with a need at wide receiver and are apparently leaving no stone unturned ahead of free agency and May’s NFL Draft. After reports emerged from Canada on Jan. 30 of popular Canadian Football League star Weston Dressler signing with the Chiefs, there’s finally official confirmation via Tuesday’s NFL Transaction report. The Chiefs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed defensive tackle Risean Broussard to a reserve/future contract, according to Wednesday’s official NFL Transaction report. This marks the second time around for Broussard, who originally signed with the Chiefs on May 13, 2013 as an undrafted free agent out of Hinds Community College before being waived on May 28. Given another opportunity with …
