KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Mystery surrounds the status of Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Charles returned to the field Thursday just four days after suffering a high ankle sprain and put in a limited practice. While it remains to be seen if Charles will play Sunday, the Chiefs have a backup plan in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have moving parts on special teams at kick returner if running back Knile Davis carries the load Sunday in place of Jamaal Charles (ankle). Second-year wide receiver Frankie Hammond Jr., who has filled in at punt returner, will likely be the first man up in Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins. “Frankie, having him, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs continue to list 12 players on the injury report, but with tweaking of designations from Wednesday’s report. Running back Jamaal Charles, who did not practice Wednesday, returned to the field Thursday just four days after suffering a high ankle sprain. Charles was observed participating in warm-ups and position drills during the portion of practice …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs media members were treated to a surprise Thursday afternoon. Running back Jamaal Charles (ankle) was on the practice field in helmet and shorts participating in warm-ups and position drills during the 20-minute window open to the media. Charles, who recovers from a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 2, appeared to move without favoring either …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs should have an explosive offensive player back in the lineup Sunday. Rookie running back/wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday in a limited fashion, marking his first practice since Sept. 3. The Chiefs’ fourth-round pick missed the first two regular-season games, but appears on track to play against the Miami Dolphins barring …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Miami Dolphins left tackle Branden Albert will see numerous familiar faces when he looks across the line of scrimmage Sunday. Albert, of course, anchored the left side of the Chiefs offensive line from 2008-13 before signing a free-agent contract with the Dolphins in March. The Chiefs’ former first-round pick (15th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – From domestic abuse to allegations of child abuse, the NFL has been rocked in recent weeks by some of its biggest stars. The NFL suspended indefinitely Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice after TMZ published a video showing Rice punching his then-fiancée, now wife Janay Rice inside an Atlantic City casino. Rice was previously suspended two …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list 12 players on the initial injury report for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Running back Jamaal Charles (ankle) and strong safety Eric Berry (ankle) did not practice. Neither was a surprise given coach Andy Reid addressed their status following the morning walk-through. “They both spent a lot of time here yesterday getting …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The statistics offer a dark forecast of what remains of the 2014 regular season for the winless Chiefs entering Week 3. Since 1990, only 23 of 198 NFL teams (12 percent) that start the season 0-2 made the playoffs, Pat Kirwan of CBSSports.com points out. Still, the Chiefs could have a little luck on its side when …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs tweaked the practice squad Tuesday and brought back a familiar name. The Chiefs signed fullback Jordan Campbell, who spent the entire offseason and training camp with the Chiefs, and tight end Justin Jones. The 5-11, 240-pound Campbell began the regular season on the Chiefs practice squad. The Chiefs first released Campbell on Aug. 30 …
