KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles is coming along well in his rehabilitation from an October 2015 surgery to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. “I’m in the stage (where I’m) back running right now,” Charles said Monday, the first day of the Chiefs’ voluntary offseason workout program. “Basically just trying to get …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL on Monday denied the Chiefs’ appeal for violating the anti-tampering policy, signaling the Chiefs will enter the draft without a third-round pick. The NFL, however, made a concession with monetary penalties, reducing the team’s fine from $250,000 to $200,000 and coach Andy Reid’s fine from $75,000 to $60,000. All other portions of the penalty, …
This mock draft is unique from most, as it isn’t about guessing what player goes at what spot. Instead, the mock draft is about finding the best impact player for each organization and the system they run. Below are good spots for the players to land: 1. Los Angeles Rams: QB Paxton Lynch, Memphis The Rams have been a star running back and a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Regular-season football returns for the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium with a season opener against the San Diego Chargers on Sept. 11. “I always look forward to the schedule coming out because it means we are closer to football,” coach Andy Reid said in a statement. The Chiefs have an early bye in Week 5 and are …
The Kansas City Chiefs are headed into unfamiliar territory for the first time in more than decade with the lowest spot to pick in the NFL Draft since 2004 when the team had the 30th pick overall. The Chiefs arguably are the closest they have been to a Super Bowl run since 2003. Kansas City’s defense appeared tired in the New …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Defensive end Mike DeVito officially hung up his playing cleats after nine seasons. DeVito, who played the past three seasons for the Chiefs, announced his retirement Monday in an essay for 92.9 FM The Drive, which is part of The Bangor Daily News and BDN Media Network. “I want to thank the New York Jets, the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs hosted former Vanderbilt guard Jake Bernstein on a predraft visit the past week, a source familiar with the appointment informed The Topeka Capital-Journal and ChiefsDigest.com. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Chiefs don’t announce predraft visits. The 6-4, 310-pound Bernstein previously had a private workout with the Tennessee Titans and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Thursday hosted former Washington State defensive lineman Destiny Vaeao on a predraft visit, a source informed The Topeka Capital-Journal and ChiefsDigest.com. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Chiefs don’t announce predraft visits. The 6-3, 298-pound Vaeao, an intriguing prospect from American Samoa, also recently had a private workout with …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL on Thursday released the 2016 preseason schedule. The Chiefs play the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams on the road, while hosting the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers at Arrowhead Stadium, according to the league’s announcement. • Week 1, Aug. 11-15: Seahawks • Week 2, Aug. 18-22: @ Rams • Week 3, Aug. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – From Husain Abdullah, Kurt Coleman, Tyvon Branch to Quintin Demps, the Chiefs struck gold the past three seasons in finding veteran free-agent safeties on initial one-year deals. At the end of their respective original deals, Abdullah then signed a two-year contract to stay in Kansas City before recently retiring, Coleman left and became a key contributor …
