KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs officially announced the signing of free-agent guard Paul Fanaika. While the Chiefs did not disclose terms of the deal, Fanaika signed a three-year, $8.1 million contract, a source familiar with the situation confirmed Thursday with ChiefsDigest.com. The signing comes a day after the Chiefs and Fanaika agreed to terms, as previously reported by ChiefsDigest.com. “Paul is a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed unrestricted free agent long snapper James Winchester to a two-year contract, a source confirmed Thursday afternoon with ChiefsDigest.com. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed and the Chiefs have not announced the transaction. Winchester’s signing was first announced on Twitter by his agent: CONGRATS to Long Snapper @J_Winchester86 on signing with the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Dwayne Bowe show has officially come to an end in Kansas City. The Chiefs released the eight-year veteran Thursday, giving Bowe the opportunity for a fresh start with a new team and freeing the Chiefs of significant salary cap constraints. “On behalf of my family and the entire Chiefs organization, I’d like to thank Dwayne for his contributions …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Retooling the offensive line at the guard position appears a top priority. The Chiefs traded a fifth-round pick to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for two-time Pro Bowl guard Ben Grubbs, a source confirmed Thursday afternoon with ChiefsDigest.com. Adam Schefter of ESPN was the first to report the news. With the Grubbs transaction, Kansas City …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The status of All-Pro outside linebacker Justin Houston remains in the air a week after the Chiefs designated Houston as a non-exclusive franchise player. General manager John Dorsey took a moment Wednesday to provide an update with a group of reporters and his underlying message surrounded patience. “I think the last time I talked to his …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have focused on bolstering the offensive line with a veteran player familiar with coach Andy Reid. The Chiefs are set to sign unrestricted free agent guard Paul Fanaika to a three-year contract pending a physical, a source familiar with the situation confirmed Wednesday afternoon with ChiefsDigest.com. The Chiefs have not announced the transaction. The 6-5, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jeremy Maclin had a decision to make, but it apparently wasn’t easy after he listened to other offers when the three-day “legal tampering” window opened prior to free agency. The final choice came between returning to the Philadelphia Eagles or coming to Kansas City for an opportunity to reunite with familiar faces. The latter scenario won. “Both of …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The worst-kept secret in Kansas City is now official with the Chiefs confirmed they have signed free agent wide receiver Jeremy Maclin. Maclin will be introduced to the media during a 2 p.m. press conference Wednesday. The contract is a five-year, $55 million deal according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport. Terms regarding the impact on this year’s salary …
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State held its annual Pro Day on Tuesday, and NFL scouts arrived in force to observe the workout at the school’s indoor football training facility. More than an estimated 30 personnel from the Giants, Steelers, Ravens, Jaguars, Redskins, Bengals, Panthers, Lions, Falcons, Colts, Buccaneers, Bears, Seahawks, Saints, Eagles, Texans, Patriots, Broncos, Chargers, Titans and Chiefs were …
After an eight-season run, the Dwayne Bowe show may be coming to an end. Multiple reports on Tuesday afternoon, notably from Adam Schefter of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, indicate the Chiefs plan to release the veteran wide receiver. PRE JUNE 1: The move frees up $5 million in cap space for the Chiefs this season, and clears $13 …
