KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have been hammered by injuries this season and another “next man up” scenario present itself entering Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers. Nickel cornerback Chris Owens (knee) missed a second straight practice Thursday, placing his status in doubt for Week 7. The Chiefs could turn to rookie cornerback Phillip Gaines or cornerback Jamell …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs face a daunting task Sunday against arguably one of the hottest quarterback in the NFL. San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has topped 300 yards passing in two of the past three games. Rivers also has 15 touchdown passes against two interceptions on the season while leading his team on a five-game winning streak. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs safety Eric Berry (ankle) did not practice Thursday after working out Monday and Wednesday. The coaching staff was not available after practice, so it remains to be seen if Berry suffered a setback or if the Chiefs are resting him. Those scenarios will likely be addressed Friday when coach Andy Reid addresses the media. Defensive …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – San Diego Chargers cornerback Brandon Flowers gets the first of two desires in Week 7 when it comes to facing his former team. The Chiefs released Flowers on June 13 in a move that saved $7.5 million against the salary cap. He eventually signed a one-year, $3 million free-agent deal with San Diego on June 25. Flowers, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed a familiar name to replace linebacker Nico Johnson, who signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday. Johnson, the Chiefs’ fourth-round pick in 2013, was signed to the Chiefs practice squad before the start of the regular season after being waived on Aug. 30. The Bengals signed Johnson to its active roster. “We wish him …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list six players on the initial injury report for Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers. And it appears strong safety Eric Berry (ankle) is on the path to make a return after missing the last three games. The Chiefs list Berry as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice, and he practiced Monday. “He came …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed tight end Brandon Barden to the practice squad, according to Monday’s NFL Transactions report. Monday’s signing filled the final open spot on the Chiefs’ 10-man practice squad. Barden, who measures 6-4, 253 pounds, recently spent training camp with the Jacksonville Jaguars before his release in late August. He recorded three preseason catches for 18 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Toss out the Week 1 performance against the Tennessee Titans and a case presents itself the Chiefs (2-3) are close to turning the corner. The Chiefs’ other two defeats came at a combined 12 points, including the 5-point loss to San Francisco 49ers in Week 5, and the players hung tough. That factor causes coach Andy …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs return from a bye with good news in preparation for Week 7’s game against the San Diego Chargers. Strong safety Eric Berry (ankle) will practice Monday, coach Andy Reid said during a morning conference call with beat writers. Still, how much Berry does during Monday’s workout and throughout the week will go a long …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – One of the biggest questions entering the regular season appears answered through five games as the Chiefs sit on a bye week. The Chiefs have turned the corner against the pass and maintain improvement every week to currently rank eighth in the league, allowing 214.4 yards passing per game. “I think a lot of it comes back to …