KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL on Tuesday released the official order of the 2016 draft, which occurs April 28-30 in Chicago. The Chiefs are set to enter the draft with seven picks, including the 28th overall pick in the first round. Kansas City originally had eight picks in this year’s draft before the NFL stripped the Chiefs of a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Free safety Husain Abdullah, who played for the Chiefs the past three seasons, took to social media Monday morning to announce his retirement on his Instagram page. Abdullah said in his announcement there were “numerous deciding factors” that led to his decision, citing “personal health” as a primary contributor. Abdullah, who turns 31 on July 27, points out …
A firm date for the NFL to hear the Chiefs’ appeal for violating the Anti-Tampering Policy apparently hasn’t been scheduled yet. But the Chiefs can expect commissioner Roger Goodell – not a league representative – to preside over the process. “I do not know if it’s scheduled yet,” Goodell told reporters Wednesday at the league’s annual meeting in Florida. “I know …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Outside linebacker Justin Houston’s knee surgery commanded headlines Tuesday morning and rightfully so given the dire circumstances. But Chiefs head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder offered additional news during a conference call on various players returning from injured reserve ahead of the team’s voluntary offseason workout program, which begins April 18. And the updates weren’t as grim …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jamell Fleming is set for a new position on defense when the Chiefs return for the offseason workout program ahead of training camp. Coach Andy Reid confirmed in a Tuesday morning conference call that Fleming, who played cornerback the past two seasons, will move to safety. “We obviously brought him back because he’s a talented kid,” …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are in danger of starting the 2016 regular season without an important piece on defense. Outside linebacker Justin Houston underwent a procedure on Feb. 15 to address the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee after a knee scope revealed a deeper issue. “When Dr. (James) Andrews took a look inside his knee, he determined …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs officially appealed the NFL’s punishment for violating the Anti-Tampering Policy, according to multiple published reports. The league’s punishment, which was announced on March 9, surrounds a ruling that the Chiefs had improper contact with wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, who was then under contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, during the open-negotiating period before the start …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Friday announced the signing of former Mississippi State track star Tautvydas Kieras. Kieras, who holds the school record in the discus throw, didn’t play college football and began training in January to make the transition. The native of Lithuania graduated in December 2015 and participated in Mississippi State’s recent Pro Day workout, where …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Signs pointed to ascending career for wide receiver Rod Streater in his first two seasons with the Oakland Raiders. And rightfully so when considering he produced 1,422 yards receiving and seven touchdowns on 99 catches from 2012-13. But Streater’s 2014 campaign saw him deal with a foot injury that cost him 13 games, and then he …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed cornerback Jamell Fleming to a free-agent contract, according to Saturday’s NFL Transaction report. The 5-11, 206-pound Fleming returns for a second stint. He originally joining the Chiefs in 2014 after being signed off the Baltimore Ravens practice squad and finished that season appearing in seven games with four starts, totaling 27 tackles (25 …
