The Chiefs have now wrapped up three preseason games with roster cuts looming on Saturday. Here is a snapshot of the 53-man roster projection. These predictions are based on observations at multiple training camp practices and three preseason games. Quarterbacks (3) 11 Alex Smith, 15 Patrick Mahomes and 9 Tyler Bray Smith had some placement issues during the Seahawks game …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Looking around the Kansas City Chiefs running back room, C.J. Spiller knows exactly what makes him different from teammates like Kareem Hunt and Charcandrick West. “Experience,” Spiller said. “Being around this thing going on to eight years, obviously that stuff helps,” Spiller said. The Chiefs signed Spiller in February, and one reason became clear four days …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kareem Hunt’s excitement on draft night soared so how high he couldn’t remember who from the Kansas City Chiefs called him to tell him they selected him in the third round, his eyes watering from making his dream come true. One day shy of the four-month anniversary of that moment, and Hunt finds himself realizing another …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs running back Spencer Ware sustained a torn posterior cruciate ligament along with additional damage in his right knee that may require season-ending surgery. Ware also sustained damage to the posterolateral corner of his knee, according to Chiefs head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder. Sometimes referred to as “the dark corner” of the knee, the PLC is …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs head coach Andy Reid says every team has its own identity, and while he awaits the emergence of the 2017 team’s self-image he sees an edge in this year’s group. “The one thing they do is they do a great job of letting their personality show, and there’s some great personalities on this football team,” …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – NFL teams normally trim their rosters from 90 players to 75 after the third week of the preseason but a new rule means all 90 players stay until the last cut down on Sept. 2, creating a last-minute roster frenzy never seen. Nearly 1,200 players will hit the waiver wire just one week before the new …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs left guard Parker Ehinger returned to practice for the first this season Monday, adding more depth to the team’s offensive line for offensive coordinator Matt Nagy. “He’s done a great job at rehabbing and trying to get back to where he needs to be,” Nagy said. “Anytime you can get quality players back …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs players and fans alike enjoy the prestige and that six national television broadcast brings to the team but the spotlight comes at the price of losing the routine of playing every Sunday that makes quarterback Alex Smith and most NFL players creatures of habit. “Come regular season you do really live by the week,” Smith …
Kansas City’s first-team offense remained perfect in the preseason while quarterbacks Alex Smith and Patrick Mahomes turned in crisp performances in the Chiefs’ 30-12 over the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday night. “They love challenging each other,” head coach Andy Reid said of his quarterback stable. “They throw the ball against the goal post and compete there. Everything is a competition — …
The Kansas City Chiefs took an extended look at young players in their first preseason game. The progression of many young players stood out early in camp as well as against the San Francisco 49ers. Now rookie players look to build on that experience as they prepare for getting to against the Cincinnati Bengals. Tanoh Kpassagnon led the group by …
