KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The 2015 season provided a series of career firsts for Chiefs offensive lineman Jarrod Pughsley. He was elevated from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Dec. 8, marking the first time on an active roster since he entered the league in 2014 as an undrafted free agent out of Akron with the Dallas Cowboys. Less …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) will miss a fourth straight game after being ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. The status of outside linebacker Tamba Hali, however, remains in the air. The Chiefs designate Hali as questionable despite the starting linebacker missing a full week of practice after undergoing surgery Tuesday to repair …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs kicker Cairo Santos has a firm grasp of soccer traditions, a sport he grew up playing in his native Brazil. And one of the oldest customs Santos knows well surrounds the postgame exchange of jerseys. “You see a lot of the young players swapping jerseys with older veterans just because they grew up watching them …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – “And a little child shall lead them.” That passage from the Old Testament is relevant with the 2015 Kansas City Chiefs. Marcus Peters is not a little child in the normal world; he’s 22 years old. But in professional football, he is a toddler, a rookie with just 14 games of NFL experience. With the season …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – From offense to defense through 15 games, the Chiefs epitomize the “next man up” mentality while dealing with an assortment of injuries on both side of the ball. That approach won’t change in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns with the Chiefs now dealing with outside linebacker Tamba Hali’s thumb injury, which required surgery earlier in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are set to welcome back wide receiver/punt returner De’Anthony Thomas. Thomas, who hasn’t played since suffering a concussion in Week 11, put in a full practice Thursday for a second straight day and appears on track to resume his role on offense and special teams Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. And Thomas believes he is …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (rib) returned to a full practice Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Ware, who played just two snaps on special teams in Week 15, should be on track for a bigger role Sunday against the Cleveland Brown barring a setback. Wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas (concussion) put in a full practice for …
The Chiefs are just one win and a Steelers or Jets loss away from punching their ticket to the playoffs. Here’s how the Chiefs can complete their part of the task against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. 1. Controlled Rush The Chiefs will need to rush Johnny Manziel similar to Aaron Rodgers, Tyrod Taylor and Russell Wilson …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs safety Eric Berry’s incredible journey a little more than a year after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma received a high mark of recognition Tuesday night when the NFL announced Berry was named to the Pro Bowl. But while Berry appreciates the honor of making a fourth Pro Bowl in his sixth season, he has other goals. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list seven players on the initial injury report ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Cleveland Browns. And the report has good news. Wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas put in a full practice for the first time since sustaining a concussion in Week 11. The second-year pro has missed four straight games, but could be on …
