KANSAS CITY, Mo. – John Dorsey enters his fourth NFL Draft with the Chiefs since becoming the general manager in 2013 and this is the time of year he carries extra enthusiasm. “We’re six days closer to the draft and from a personnel guy like myself, that’s an exciting time,” Dorsey said Friday. “You have an exciting time to better …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are on track to have outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) for the 2016 regular season, after all. “I’m not a medical expert, but I can tell you that Justin Houston will be playing this season,” general manager John Dorsey said Friday. “When is a good time – but not being a medical expert – …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Continuity proved a main theme for the Chiefs entering 2015, especially when considering the past season marked the first time in 12 years the team had the same coaching staff for a third straight year. The Chiefs didn’t disappoint, reeling off 10 straight wins to finish the regular season at 11-5 and advanced to the second …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs held a predraft visit Tuesday with University of Manitoba defensive lineman David Onyemata, 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, 300-pound Onyemata, a native of Lagos, Nigeria, didn’t start playing football until arriving in Canada in …
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 …
