KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs concluded the offseason workout program and now take the next month off before showing up for training camp in St. Joseph, Mo. Rookies and select players report on July 28, veterans report on July 31, and then the Chiefs hold the first full practice on Aug. 1. The Chiefs are at the maximum allowed …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With minicamp in the books, the Chiefs have a month’s worth of downtime before kicking off training camp in late July. Rookies and select players report on July 28, veterans report on July 31, and then the Chiefs hold the first full practice on Aug. 1. The biggest question surrounding the Chiefs’ roster ahead of training camp …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A little more than a month-long summer break before training camp begins officially arrived with the conclusion of Chiefs minicamp. The offseason workouts – 13 in total (10 days of organized team activities, three days of minicamp) – allowed the coaching staff an opportunity to install plays and evaluate personnel. Still, the evaluation process was accomplished …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed rookie wide receiver Jeret Smith to a contract, a source familiar with the situation confirmed Friday with ChiefsDigest.com. The Chiefs later announced the signing. The 5-10, 211-pound Smith, who played collegiately at McMurry, attended the recent minicamp on a tryout basis. He also attended the rookie minicamp on a tryout basis in May. Smith, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Thursday announced the complete training camp schedule in St. Joseph, Mo. Training camp officially starts on Aug. 1 at Missouri Western State University with a 3:30 p.m. CST practice open to the public. The final practice is scheduled for 8:15 a.m. on Aug. 19. Like with previous years, any practice moved indoors because …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Coach Andy Reid never wavered throughout the Chiefs’ offseason workouts when it came to the offensive line. Reid rotated various personnel groupings with the first-team offensive beginning in organized team activities, and the shuffling continued throughout mandatory minicamp. The Chiefs head coach liked what he saw as he seeks to finalize a starting unit heading into …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs made roster moves Thursday, which marked the final day of mandatory minicamp. Cornerback Kenneth Penny, who attended minicamp as a tryout player, signed after a successful workout. The 5-11, 173-pound Penny, who played collegiately at UNLV, also attended the rookie minicamp on a tryout basis in May. The Chiefs waived cornerback De’Vante Bausby and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs coach Andy Reid addressed safety Eric Berry’s status less than a week after an irresponsible Internet rumor took social media by storm. “There’s really no update on Eric Berry,” Reid said. “He’s having, like I mentioned, some testing done and the doctors will meet and talk it over along with Eric and his family.” Reid …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It was with a heavy heart that Chiefs safety Sanders Commings worked through the team’s final practice of mini-camp on Thursday. His cousin Rev. Clementa Pickney was one of the nine victims that were killed at the Emmanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston, S.C., on Wednesday evening. Pickney was a pastor at the church and was also …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Offensive tackle Tavon Rooks enjoyed a homecoming given his recent signing with the Chiefs. Rooks, a native of Randallstown, Md., played collegiately at Kansas State University and is thrilled to return to the area. “I call this my second home,” Rooks said with a smile. “It feels good to be back home. I just want to …
