KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey entered the 2014 regular season in the final year of his contract. He will now be around at least another four years. The Chiefs on Saturday signed Bailey to a four-year, $25 million deal with a $10 million signing bonus, a source confirmed with ChiefsDigest.com. The Chiefs later announced the transaction …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL recognizes the armed forces throughout November with an annual “Salute to Service” campaign. The celebrations aren’t limited to the field, as players attend military-related functions or visit installations to gain an appreciation of what men and women in uniform experience on a daily basis. “I think it’s awesome,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “You …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs (6-3) face a big test this weekend as they take on the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks (6-3) at Arrowhead Stadium. Seattle rushed for 350 yards last week and totaled five rushing touchdowns against the New York Giants. Chiefs defensive coordinator Bob Sutton expects his defense to be ready for a physical battle this week. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are without two wide receivers for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. Wide receivers Donnie Avery (groin) and A.J. Jenkins (shoulder) are officially out for Week 11, as is cornerback Jamell Fleming (hamstring). Avery, who underwent a sports hernia procedure in early October after suffering the injury in Week 4 against the New England …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Temperatures call for highs in the 20s, lows in the teens for Sunday’s game between the Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks at Arrowhead Stadium. Those aren’t exactly ideal conditions for a kicker, especially one born in Brazil, lived in Florida and played collegiately inside a dome. But Chiefs rookie kicker Cairo Santos doesn’t expect the weather to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver A.J. Jenkins (shoulder) and tight end Anthony Fasano did not practice Thursday, while wide receiver Donnie Avery (groin) continues to be limited. Receiving options could prove an issue heading into Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. “I might have to suit up,” offensive coordinator Doug Pederson said Thursday. Pederson was kidding, of course. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver A.J. Jenkins (shoulder) and cornerback Chris Owens (knee) did not practice Thursday as the Chiefs prepare to host the Seattle Seahawks. Jenkins and Owens, both of whom put in a limited practice Wednesday, joined tight end Anthony Fasano (knee) and cornerback Jamell Fleming (hamstring) as non-participants Thursday marked a second straight day of …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs general manager John Dorsey claimed seven players from waivers on Sept. 1, 2013 in what has been categorized as the “Second Draft.” Notable players from that transaction period still contributing to the Chiefs’ roster include linebacker James-Michael Johnson, cornerback Marcus Cooper, defensive end Jaye Howard and defensive back Ron Parker. The latter two players, of …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Recently signed Seattle Seahawks tight end Tony Moeaki returns Sunday to where his career began. But Week 11 also offers Moeaki an opportunity to contribute against his former team at Arrowhead Stadium. “He practiced really well last week and again today, so he’s off and running,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday evening during a conference call …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Seattle Seahawks rank first in the league in yards rushing per game (170.9). Seattle has an advantage statistically against the Chiefs run defense, which ranks 20th (115.6 yards allowed per game). Still, the Chiefs bend, but don’t break against the run, evidenced by not allowing a rushing touchdown through nine regular-season games. That statistic is …
