KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Depth along the outside of the defensive line arrived at the start of free agency Wednesday afternoon. The Chiefs signed outside linebacker/defensive end Jonathan Massaquoi, his agency, SportsTrusts Advisors, announced on Twitter. Massaquoi’s agency confirmed the signing with ChiefsDigest.com and The Topeka Capital-Journal when reached by telephone. Terms of the deal were not disclosed and the Chiefs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Free agency for older veteran players offers a period of uncertainty as teams often look to get young. Wide receiver Jason Avant, who turns 33 on April 20, understands the reality while he prepares to become an unrestricted free agent when the NFL’s new calendar year begins Wednesday afternoon. “We’ll see as the offseason rolls on,” …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A reunion of former Chiefs will occur in Philadelphia. Quarterback Chase Daniel has agreed to a multiyear deal with the Eagles, a source familiar with the transaction confirmed with ChiefsDigest.com and The Topeka Capital-Journal. The deal is effective when the league’s calendar year opens late Wednesday afternoon. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the …
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State defensive back/kick returner Morgan Burns has plenty of speed to burn and he used Tuesday’s Pro Day workout to prove it. Burns, the 2015 Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year, clocked a blistering 4.38 unofficial time on his first 40-yard dash, and then followed with a 4.34 in in front of NFL scouts …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The first known free-agent loss for the Chiefs comes on the offensive line and it is to an AFC West division rival. Offensive tackle Donald Stephenson is expected to sign with the Denver Broncos when the league’s new calendar year opens at 3 p.m. CT on Wednesday, a source confirmed Tuesday night with ChiefsDigest.com and The Topeka …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – One of the Chiefs’ most-prolific edge rushers won’t be hitting the open market as an unrestricted free agent, after all. The Chiefs and outside linebacker Tamba Hali agreed to a three-year contract, a source familiar with the transaction confirmed Tuesday with ChiefsDigest.com and The Topeka Capital-Journal. Terms of the deal were not disclosed and the source …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The hunt officially begins. A two-day window, commonly referred to as the “legal tampering period,” opens Monday at 11 a.m. CT for NFL teams to contact and negotiate with agents representing players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents Wednesday. Any agreed upon contract, however, can’t be executed with a new club until the league’s calendar year …
One of the top lead blockers out of the backfield in Chiefs history will receive lifetime recognition at Arrowhead Stadium this fall. Former Chiefs fullback Tony Richardson will be the 2016 inductee to the Chiefs Hall of Fame, chairman and CEO Clark Hunt announced Saturday night during the 101 Awards banquet in downtown Kansas City, Mo. “It is my pleasure …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The vision of the Chiefs defense without a cornerstone player took a step closer to reality. Outside linebacker Tamba Hali’s contract has been voided, a source familiar with the situation confirmed Saturday with ChiefsDigest.com and The Topeka Capital-Journal. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Chiefs have not made an announcement. The Chiefs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs took care of in-house matters ahead of the NFL’s new calendar year, which begins Wednesday. The Chiefs tendered running back Charcandrick West as an exclusive rights free agent, a source familiar with the transaction confirmed Saturday morning with ChiefsDigest.com and The Topeka Capital-Journal. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Chiefs have not announced …
