KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs offensive line appears on track to get healthier. Left tackle Eric Fisher (neck) returned to a full practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday, while left guard Jeff Allen (ankle) put in a limited practice after not practicing Wednesday. Rookie center Mitch Morse, however, missed a second straight day while recovering from a concussion. Joining …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Charcandrick West returned to full practices the past two days after missing Week 12 with a hamstring injury. And he left no doubt how he feels about his health. “I’m good,” West said. “I’m ready to get back out there.” The second-year pro totaled 292 yards rushing and three touchdowns from Weeks 7-11 …
The Kansas City Chiefs can complete their first road sweep over the division since 1995 on Sunday against the Oakland Raiders and the first time under this division format that was created in 2002. Here’s how Coach Reid and the roster can make it happen. 1. Disrupt the timing Defensive coordinator Bob Sutton and the Chiefs’ 11th ranked passing defense …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are likely to experience rotations along the offensive line as a trio of starters deal with injuries heading into Week 13. Left tackle Eric Fisher (neck) put in a limited practice Wednesday, while guard Jeff Allen (ankle) and rookie center Mitch Morse (concussion) did not practice. But quarterback Alex Smith isn’t concerned based on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Wednesday produced the Chiefs’ largest injury report of the season with 17 players listed ahead of Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. Safety Eric Berry is the only player without an injury, as Berry missed practice to see a cancer specialist in Atlanta for a routine checkup, which had been planned for months. Berry was diagnosed with …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs cleared the air Wednesday on the nature of outside linebacker Justin Houston’s knee injury. Reports surfaced in recent days the All-Pro linebacker sustained a PCL injury in Week 12 against the San Diego Chargers. But head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder left no ambiguity surrounding Houston’s injury. “We felt like we should clarify some things …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Guard Ben Grubbs’ season is officially over. The Chiefs placed guard Ben Grubbs (neck) on injured reserve and elevating rookie center Daniel Munyer from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster. Grubbs, whom the Chiefs acquired in a trade with the New Orleans Saints in March, has been dealing with a neck injury. The former …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs continue to bolster depth on the offensive line. Kansas City signed offensive tackle Reid Fragel to the 10-man practice squad, a source familiar with the transaction confirmed Wednesday morning with ChiefsDigest.com and The Topeka Capital-Journal. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Chiefs have not announced the signing. The 6-8, 308-pound …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs survived the war of attrition along the offensive line in Week 12 and should have the bodies to fill the starting five in Week 13. Depth, on the other hand, becomes the bigger issue. Already down guard Ben Grubbs, who missed a fourth straight game with a neck injury, against the Buffalo Bills, the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed rookie center Daniel Munyer to the practice squad, according to Monday’s NFL Transactions report. The 6-1, 305-pound Munyer has familiarity with the offense after spending the entire offseason and training camp with the Chiefs. He also spent time the first five weeks of the regular season on the practice squad before being waived …
