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Former Chiefs running back Larry Johnson says the Chiefs made the right choice in releasing Kareem Hunt. He points to the club letting him keep playing despite making similar mistakes.

Former Chiefs RB Johnson on Hunt’s Release: 'They were not going to let another No. 27 in the backfield make these same mistakes' Larry Johnson was a former All-Pro running back for the Chiefs who also ran into off-the-field issues during his time in…

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Kareem Hunt left the Chiefs with little choice once the security video of his altercation in a Cleveland hotel became public, writes Terez Paylor of Yahoo Sports.

Hunt portrayed the incident to the club in an entirely different light, and the video reflected poorly on the organization. The Chiefs took a calculated risk on Tyreek Hill, a move they felt comfortable enough to do based on Hill's candor and…

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Chiefs Releasing RB Kareem Hunt After Video Shows Altercation from February

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs parted ways with running back Kareem Hunt after a video posted online earlier Friday revealed he had not been truthful with the club regarding an altercation with a woman at a Cleveland hotel in February. The club…

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Chiefs RB Hunt appears headed to NFL exempt list

A source tells the Associated Press that Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt appears headed to the NFL's Commission Suspended Exempt list, which would keep him on the sidelines until a further investigation into the video published by TMZ on Friday. The Chiefs…

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Raiders Coach Jon Gruden Knows “What the Point Spread Is” against Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Jon Gruden joined the coaching staff of the Green Bay Packers in 1992, and he viewed himself as an “all-time grinder,” willing to arrive early and work harder than anyone else, yet he met his match in another newcomer to the staff…

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Chiefs RT Mitchell Schwartz Credits AFC West Competition for Sharpening His Game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Mitchell Schwartz can't stifle his smile when asked about the one player he won't see this weekend when the Chiefs travel to Oakland. The Raiders no longer have Khalil Mack in the silver and black after his trade to Chicago…

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Patrick Mahomes Says Former Texas Tech Coach Kliff Kingsbury Can Succeed in NFL

The architect behind the ascension of Patrick Mahomes as a college quarterback finds himself looking for a new job, and the successful of his former pupil expects to make Kliff Kingsbury a popular candidate as an offensive coach ing both the NFL and…

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Eric Berry Returns to Practice with Chiefs for First time Since Aug. 11

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs haven't seen Eric Berry on the field for a game in more than 14 months, so the sight of No. 29 back on the practice field Wednesday after missing the first 11 games of the season provided head coach Andy Reid with a…

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Andy Reid Setting “No Expectation” as Chiefs’ Eric Berry Nearing Return

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs return to work on Tuesday after a week-long break to start preparations for an AFC West road trip to Oakland, and head coach Andy Reid hopes it also marks the return of safety Eric Berry to the practice field.. Reid…

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Patrick Mahomes, Trio of Chiefs Among Top 10 Pro Bowl Voting Leaders

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Patrick Mahomes ranks No. 2 among fan voting for the 2019 Pro Bowl, trailing only New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Mahomes has hauled in 459,325 votes tallied through Nov. 20. Running back Kareem Hunt ranks No. 9 while…

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