KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Buffalo Bills quarterback Kyle Orton spent a short period with the Chiefs during the 2011 season after being claimed off waivers from the Denver Broncos on Nov. 23. Apparently Orton didn’t believe he would be around for long based on his chosen living accommodations. “Stayed in a hotel,” Orton said during Wednesday’s conference call with Chiefs media …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs could catch the Buffalo Bills at less than 100 percent on offense when the two teams meet Sunday at Orchard Park. Standout rookie wide receiver Sammy Watkins, who leads the Bills with 590 yards receiving and five touchdowns on 38 receptions, suffered a groin injury during Wednesday’s practice. “He didn’t finish practice,” Bills coach …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver Donnie Avery returned to the practice field Wednesday for the first time since undergoing a sports hernia procedure on Oct. 3. Avery was observed going through stretching and warm-up drills during the portion of practice open to the media. The Chiefs officially listed Avery as a limited participant. Cornerback Chris Owens (knee) also …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Wednesday signed fullback Anthony Sherman to a contract extension. While the Chiefs did not disclose the terms of the contract, Dave Skretta of The Associated Press reports the deal is a three-year, $7 million extension. “It was important for us to keep Anthony here in Kansas City,” general manager John Dorsey said in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Wednesday signed defensive tackle Hebron Fangupo to the practice squad. The Chiefs waived offensive lineman Jarrod Pughsley to make room for Hebron. The 6-0, 324-pound Hebron was originally signed to the practice squad on Sept. 1 before being waived on Sept. 9. Hebron, who has six career appearances, originally entered the league in …
Chiefs wide receiver Donnie Avery’s eventual return to the lineup offers more than just another weapon on offense. What his presence brings to the team headlines this version of the mailbag. @HerbieTeope #ChiefsDigest how will Averys return impact this team — Countryboi567 (@Countryboi567) November 3, 2014 The Chiefs are hopeful wide receiver Donnie Avery can practice in the coming days …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Look no further than the numbers as proof of the Chiefs’ increased faith in rookie cornerback Phillip Gaines. Gaines logged only three defensive snaps from Weeks 1-5 before the team’s Week 6 bye. He has since logged 34 defensive snaps against the San Diego Chargers, 39 snaps against the St. Louis Rams and a season-high 66 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver Donnie Avery appears on the road to a return since undergoing sports hernia surgery on Oct. 3. “There’s a chance Donnie Avery can get out and start practicing again here as we get going this week,” coach Andy Reid told reporters during his Monday media session. Avery has missed four straight games since …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former Chiefs running back Priest Holmes electrified Chiefs fans while wearing red and gold from 2001-07. Holmes, who ranks second on the team’s all-time career rushing list with 6,070 yards, anchored a running game on one of the NFL’s top offenses during the early to mid-2000s. His pile-leaping touchdowns at the goal line captivated fans not …
KANSAS CITY, Mo – Eric Berry made a long-awaited return to the football field during Sunday’s 24-10 win against the New York Jets. Berry, who missed five straight games with a high ankle sprain, didn’t take the field with the starters. But the All-Pro strong safety appeared fine with the backup role. “It was just what they (coaching staff) came and …
