KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Arthur Brown entered the NFL in 2013 with impressive credentials. The 6-0, 240-pound Brown, a native of Wichita, Kan., enjoyed a decorated career at Kansas State as an All-American selection and the 2012 Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Brown’s path, however, hit a road bump in Baltimore, where he …
Offensive, defensive and special teams keys for the Kansas City Chiefs (8-5) in Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens (4-9) at M&T Bank Stadium. OFFENSE In the last two games, the Chiefs offense has not been as efficient and productive as they were in the first five of the seven straight victories. There were four turnovers and six sacks given …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Force is strong in the Chiefs locker room. There has been an awakening, and it’s not based solely on a seven-game winning streak. Like millions around the world, numerous Chiefs players are eagerly anticipating “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which hits movie theaters in full strength Friday. “I would say everybody is a ‘Star Wars’ …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In his 11 NFL seasons with the 49ers and Chiefs, quarterback Alex Smith has played for a handful of head coaches, five to be exact: Mike Nolan, Mike Singletary, Jim Tomsula (1 game), Jim Harbaugh and Andy Reid. Only one of those coaches told the team that he wanted them to play with emotion, to allow …
The Chiefs (8-5) continue to enhance their chances for the playoffs and the latest opponent to stand in their way are the Baltimore Ravens (4-9). The Ravens are in unfamiliar territory with their first losing season in the past eight years. Baltimore also has 18 players currently on injured reserve including: Joe Flacco, Justin Forsett, Steve Smith Sr, Breshad Perriman, Matt …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Outside linebacker Justin Houston’s (knee) visit to renowned orthopedic surgeon, Dr. James Andrews, prompted shockwaves Wednesday to those outside of One Arrowhead Drive. Chiefs head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder on Thursday quickly alleviated the worry. “I don’t want anybody to be alarmed that he went to Dr. Andrews,” Burkholder said. “We knew it, we supported it, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo – The Chiefs signed offensive lineman Jah Reid to a three-year extension, a source familiar with the transaction confirmed Thursday afternoon with ChiefsDigest.com and The Topeka Capital-Journal. Terez Paylor of The Kansas City Star was the first to report the transaction. The Chiefs later announced the signing. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 6-7, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (rib) missed a second straight day of practice, putting his status for Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens in the air. Ware, who suffered the injury in Week 14, was on the field without his helmet observing teammates during the portion of practice open to the media. The Chiefs currently have …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Outside linebacker Justin Houston continues to miss practice since suffering a knee injury in Week 12. Houston, who recently saw the renowned Dr. James Andrews, is among five players not practicing Wednesday as the Chiefs prepare for Sunday’s road game in Baltimore against the Ravens. Joining Houston as non-participants are outside linebacker Tamba Hali (knee), safety …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) recently saw renowned orthopedic surgeon, Dr. James Andrews, a team spokesman confirmed Wednesday. Rand Getlin of the NFL Network was the first to report Houston’s visit. Houston suffered what the Chiefs categorized as a hyperextended knee in Week 12 against the Buffalo Bills and has missed two straight games. The …
