KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The end-of-season accolades continue for Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston. Houston garnered first-team All-Pro honors, The Associated Press announced Friday. Houston totaled 47 of a possible 50 votes to lead all outside linebackers. Elvis Dumervil of the Baltimore Ravens was a distant second with 13 votes. The first-team recognition marked a first for Houston, who led the NFL with …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The biggest question mark on the Chiefs defense entering the 2014 season surrounded the pass defense and for good reason. The Chiefs allowed an average of 306 yards passing per game the final seven games of the 2013 regular season to finish ranked 25th against the pass (247.6 yards allowed per game). Kansas City overhauled the unit …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed long snapper Brandon Hartson to a reserve/future contract, according to Wednesday’s NFL Transaction report. The 6-2, 238-pound Hartson entered the league in 2013 out of Houston as an undrafted free agent with the Chicago Bears. He spent 2014 training camp with the Bears before being waived in late August. Meanwhile, the Chiefs appear …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston, who led the league with 22 sacks, is the second-ever recipient of the Deacon Jones Award, the NFL announced Wednesday. The award was created in 2013 and named in honor of the late Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Deacon Jones. It is given annually to the NFL leader in quarterback …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Opposing running backs tearing through the Chiefs defense became a weekly occurrence in 2014. The Chiefs allowed 127.2 yards rushing per game to finish ranked 28th in the NFL. But the defense played without inside linebacker Derrick Johnson and defensive end Mike DeVito, both of whom suffered season-ending ruptured Achilles tendon injuries in Week 1. Coach …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs enter an evaluation period with the 2014 regular season in the rear view mirror. There are holes to fill on both sides of the ball from a season that saw the Chiefs finish 9-7 and miss the playoffs. “We’ll go back and we’ll evaluate everything,” coach Andy Reid said. “That’s what takes place in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed 14 players to reserve/future contracts, according to Tuesday’s NFL Transaction report. The players signed are: Tight end Brandon Barden, wide receiver Armon Binns, offensive lineman Curtis Feigt, guard Ricky Henry, long snapper Jorgen Hus, cornerback Deji Olatoye, offensive lineman Jarrod Pughsley, tight end Adam Schiltz, offensive tackle Derek Sherrod and running back Spencer …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs director of player personnel Chris Ballard’s name has been linked in various reports to a couple of vacant general manager positions around the league. But ultimately, the reports are speculative in nature so far. “I haven’t been approached yet truth be told,” general manager John Dorsey said Monday. Ballard has 14 years of experience in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A former highly-regarded draft prospect will have more time to develop with the Chiefs. Defensive lineman Jerel Worthy told ChiefsDigest.com the Chiefs signed him Monday to a reserve/future contract. “I’m just excited about the opportunity coming up,” Worthy said. “I’ve talked to the guys upstairs – they’re excited for me – I’m just ready to get …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston had a record-setting performance during Sunday’s 19-7 win against the San Diego Chargers. Houston recorded four of the team’s seven sacks on Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, pushing Houston’s league-leading total to 22 sacks, a new Chiefs single-season record. The fourth-year pro’s third sack on Rivers broke Pro Football Hall of Fame …
