KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston was named All-NFL, the Pro Football Writers of America announced Monday. The All-NFL recognition from the professional organization composed of team beat writers and league-wide reporters marks a first for Houston. He was previously named a first-team All-Pro by The Associated Press on Jan. 2, also the first such honor on …
The Chiefs went with a youth movement at kicker and punt returner in 2014, and the results provided a promising future. 2014 ROSTER: Kicker Cairo Santos, punter Dustin Colquitt, long snapper Thomas Gafford, punt returner De’Anthony Thomas, kick returner Knile Davis, returner Frankie Hammond Jr. INJURED RESERVE: None 2015 FREE AGENTS: Thomas Gafford, Frankie Hammond Jr. (exclusive rights) POSITION REVIEW …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former Chiefs defensive end Art Still is one of 15 players selected for induction to the College Football Hall of Fame, the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced Friday. Still, who played 10 seasons with the Chiefs from 1978 to 1987, was a four-year starter at Kentucky where he enjoyed a decorated …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Will Shields once again finds himself among 15 modern-era finalists for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as announced Thursday night on the NFL Network. This marks the fourth straight year Shields has been a modern-era finalist. Shields, who played collegiately at Nebraska, turned in a remarkable 14-year …
The Chiefs’ safeties held their own on the back end of coverage and solidified one of the NFL’s best defensive secondaries against the pass. 2014 STRONG SAFETIES: Ron Parker, Kurt Coleman 2014 FREE SAFETIES: Husain Abdullah, Kelcie McCray, Daniel Sorensen NON-FOOTBALL INJURY LIST: Eric Berry (illness) INJURED RESERVE: Sanders Commings (ankle) 2015 FREE AGENTS: Kurt Coleman, Chris Owens, Ron Parker, …
The Chiefs underwent personnel turnover at cornerback during the offseason and regular season, but quickly developed into one of the NFL’s top pass defenses. 2014 ROSTER: Marcus Cooper, Jamell Fleming, Phillip Gaines, Chris Owens, Sean Smith INJURED RESERVE: None 2015 FREE AGENTS: Chris Owens POSITION REVIEW General manager John Dorsey’s preferred emphasis on strong, physical corners played a part in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed quarterback Terrelle Pryor and wide receiver Da’Rick Rogers to reserve/future contracts, according to Thursday’s NFL Transaction report. Pryor’s arrival gives the Chiefs five quarterbacks on the offseason. He joins Alex Smith, Chase Daniel, Aaron Murray and Tyler Bray. The 6-4, 233-pound Pryor entered the league in 2011 out of Ohio State as third-round …
The 2014 season brought mixed results from the linebacker corps, with the outside edge rushers producing a stellar effort rushing the quarterback and the interior struggling against the run. 2014 ROSTER: Dee Ford, Tamba Hali, Justin Houston, James-Michael Johnson, Josh Martin, Josh Mauga, Joe Mays, Frank Zombo INJURED RESERVE: Derrick Johnson (Achilles) 2015 FREE AGENTS: Justin Houston, Josh Magua, Josh …
Dontari Poe remains the foundation on the Chiefs defensive line, but securing a backup should be a priority. 2014 ROSTER: Allen Bailey, Jaye Howard, Dontari Poe, Kevin Vickerson, Vance Walker, Nick Williams. INJURED RESERVE: Mike Catapano (illness, concussion), Mike DeVito (Achilles) 2015 FREE AGENTS: Kevin Vickerson POSITION REVIEW Defensive tackle Dontari Poe led the charge for the defensive line all season, …
Last batch of questions and answers and again, thanks so much. I hope the answers are as good as the questions. ——————————————– Branden Albert (L), Jon Asamoah (C) & Geoff Schwartz (R) all left Chiefs in free agency Montanachief says – Hi Bob, great articles all year. Many thanks. My questions are about the offensive line. First, did Dorsey and …
