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 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo.- The Kansas City Chiefs (5-3) made easy work of the New York Jets (1-8) Sunday, toppled the Jets 24-10 with most of the scoring coming in the first half. Quarterback Alex Smith completed 21-of-31 passes for 199 yards and two touchdowns on the afternoon. The Jets quarterbacks weren’t as fortunate. Michael Vick started ahead of Geno Smith, who …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith and company set the tone early against the New York Jets – ranked fifth in the NFL against the run – with an 81-yard touchdown opening drive. Short passing routes and running back Jamaal Charles kept the Jets (1-8) defense off balance all afternoon en route to a 24-10 Chiefs (5-3) win at …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs rookie Cairo Santos’ area of expertise is kicking field goals. But tackling? Not so much. New York Jets returner Percy Harvin fielded a Santos kickoff late in the second quarter and burst through the first wave of defenders before finding himself in the open field. All he needed to do was get by Santos for …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs don’t have any surprises on the inactive list, as strong safety Eric Berry (ankle) will play against the New York Jets. The Chiefs list wide receiver Donnie Avery (groin), cornerback Jamell Fleming (hamstring), cornerback Chris Owens (knee), linebacker Josh Martin (hamstring), quarterback Aaron Murray, offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and center Eric Kush as inactive. …
