K.C. Chiefs photo Receivers coach David Culley speaks with his receivers during practice at the Chiefs rookie mini-camp From the Truman Sports Complex Visually, Chiefs third-round draft choice Chris Conley is an impressive young man. The wide receiver out of the University of Georgia looks like an NFL pass catcher, at least the current incarnation of the position. He stands …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rookie cornerbacks Justin Cox and De’Vante Bausby went undrafted, but that doesn’t mean their services weren’t desired around the league. The 6-1, 191-pound Cox, who played at Mississippi State, said he drew post-draft interest from the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks and Chiefs. The 6-2, 182-pound Bausby, who played at Pittsburg State, said he …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The biggest question entering the weekend surrounded where offensive lineman Mitch Morse would play during rookie minicamp. The Chiefs spent a second-round pick (49th overall) on the 6-6, 306-pound Morse during the 2015 NFL Draft, but the versatile offensive lineman’s specific role was unclear in the days after the annual selection process. Apparently, Morse also couldn’t …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have 69 players, including all nine members of the 2015 draft class, present at rookie minicamp. The following 41 players are present on a tryout basis: • QB Michael Strauss, Richmond • QB Cody Sokol, Louisiana Tech • QB Chris Bonner, Colorado State-Puebla • QB Bo Wallace, Mississippi • RB Ricky Seale, Stanford • RB …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A hint of the return of football occurs with the annual rookie minicamp Saturday through Monday at the Chiefs training facility. The sound of smacking pads will be absent, however, as players practice in helmets and shorts, and hitting isn’t allowed during the three-day event. The weekend serves as an orientation for first-year players, where they receive …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs will enter the weekend’s rookie minicamp with the 2015 NFL Draft class under contract. The Chiefs signed cornerback Marcus Peters, the team announced Friday evening. Peters’ deal comes after cornerback Steven Nelson’s signing appeared on Friday’s NFL Transaction report. The Chiefs also confirmed the signing of Nelson, who was selected in the third round. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed cornerback Steven Nelson, according to Friday’s NFL Transaction report. Financial terms of Nelson’s contract were not disclosed. The 5-11, 194-pound Nelson joined the Chiefs as the second of two third-round picks (98th overall) out of Oregon State in the 2015 NFL Draft. He finished his college career as a two-year starter with 122 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Friday officially announced the signing of defensive tackle Charles Tuaau, an undrafted free agent out of Texas A&M-Commerce. The 6-3, 310-pound Tuaau, a junior college transfer, appeared in 23 games at Texas A&M-Commerce the past two seasons, totaling 86 tackles (45 solo) and 17 sacks. Tuaau’s signing was previously reported by ChiefsDigest.com. Kansas …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Seven draft picks down, leaving two to go. The Chiefs agreed to terms with wide receiver Chris Conley, a source familiar with the transaction confirmed Wednesday with ChiefsDigest.com. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Chiefs have not announced the signing. Financial terms were not disclosed. Terez Paylor of The Kansas City Star …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Six of the Chiefs’ nine selections from the 2015 NFL Draft are now aboard. The Chiefs and inside linebackers Ramik Wilson and D.J. Alexander agreed to contracts, sources familiar with the situation confirmed Monday afternoon with ChiefsDigest.com. The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Chiefs have not announced the transactions. The signings were …
