KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs shuffled their practice squad, signing three new members to the developmental team while releasing two recent additions and filling to the spot vacated by running back Akeem Hunt, who earned promotion to the active roster before Sunday’s win over Philadelphia. Joining the practice squad: RB George Atkinson: The 6-foot, 1-inch, 220-pound former Notre Dame …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Running back Kareem Hunt fought for every last inch sneaking the ball over the end zone, so no one could begrudge the Chiefs rookie for taking a short rest on the field. But Hunt’s nap was more message than respite. “Stop sleeping on me,” Hunt said. “That’s what I want to let everybody know, and pretty …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs center Mitch Morse left Sunday’s 27-20 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, suffering a sprained foot according to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. Reid gave no details of the injury’s severity or if it could keep the third-year starter of the team’s next game at the Los Angeles Chargers in a week. “We’ll just …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Safety Ron Parker will start for the Kansas City Chiefs in their season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles after being listed questionable for the game with an ankle injury. The team also listed Parker questionable in week one against the New England Patriots. The starting free safety played all 81 defensive snaps in the game. The …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs released running back C.J. Spiller for the third time this month, clearing space on the roster for promoting running back Akeem Hunt from their practice squad. Hunt provides a utility that Spiller lacks — an ability to contribute in all phases of special teams. The Chiefs appear in need of additional special teams depth …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs safety Ron Parker enters Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles as questionable for the second-straight week with an ankle injury. Parker played all 81 defensive snaps against New England with the same injury designation. The injury takes on new light, however, given the safety Eric Berry’s season-ending Achilles rupture. Starting right cornerback Steven Nelson also …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Landing on the cover of Sports Illustrated following an NFL debut happens in movies and dreams, but now it’s the world in which Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt lives after his monstrous first outing against New England in week one. “It’s a lot of new people around,” Hunt said. “But I keep my circle tight, still …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs defensive tackle Bennie Logan did not practice Monday afternoon after suffering a knee contusion during the season opener against New England. Head coach Andy Reid on Monday said he did not believe Logan’s injury a long-term issue. “Bennie Logan has got a little bit of a knee, kind of quad contusion, but there’s a pretty …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs added defensive line depth to their practice squad with the signing of former Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Rickey Hatley. Hatley signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in May. He stayed with the team throughout training camp and the preseason. The team placed him on waivers during the final cut down …
National recognition continues flowing toward Alex Smith following his week one outing against New England. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback posted the league’s top performance, but how much does his effort from his past history? Head coach Andy Reid certainly shares credit for a successful game plan. The last few months proved Reid ample time building the right attack against the …
