Year Three can be a special number for a general manager and head coach when building a program or have the opposite effect as the final ride before unemployment. By the third season, most of the roster should have their guys, players should know what is expected of them and the locker room culture should be built. The front office has a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – More than two weeks have passed since the end of the 2014 regular season, and one pressing issue remains in limbo. The Chiefs and outside linebacker Justin Houston’s representatives have had “zero talks” on a contract during that span, a source familiar with the negotiations informed ChiefsDigest.com Thursday. Houston played the final year of his contract …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs had to wait four games to start the regular season to unleash rookie running back/returner De’Anthony Thomas, who battled a hamstring injury from Weeks 1 to 4. But Thomas made up for the delay on his return in Week 5 with explosive plays on offense and special teams in the final 12 games. His …
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 …
